World Chocolate Day: what to know

World Chocolate Day is here on Friday 7 July, and it’s time to indulge in some mouth-watering chocolate treats. Whether it’s a creamy chocolate mousse, a rich chocolate cake or a classic chocolate brownie, there’s something for everyone on this sweet occasion. We had the pleasure of speaking with world-renowned pastry chef Kirsten Tibballs for a fun Q&A session about all things chocolate. Here’s what she had to say: Tell us something about chocolate that we might not know “Chocolate is responsible for one of time’s greatest savers – microwaves. A scientist working in WWII noticed a correlation between his melting chocolate bar and a magnetron. He put the two together and a microwave was born!” What’s your go-to dessert when invited to a dinner party & why? “If I am bringing dessert for a dinner party, I always go for a chocolate option, which is continually well received. A yummy chocolate and Chantilly cream trifle or a decadent chocolate tart served with a dollop of cream is usually a crowd pleaser!” Favourite savoury dish to cook: “I love making gnocchi, and when my son was younger we’d spend a whole afternoon together doing this. My favourite is sage and Parmesan gnocchi with asparagus, garlic and chilli butter, broad beans, zucchini and Buffalo mozzarella.” The tool of the trade you couldn’t live without and why: “I have a set of global knives that were given to me in Germany when I won a gold medal at the Pastry Olympics. They have the Olympic logo on… Read More