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Easter Chocolate Week: Week 16 of BigBarn’s food & drink weeks

Although Cadbury’s might be the most popular choice for hardened Easter egg buyers, it’s not the only option.

If you really want to treat yourself to the tastiest chocolate this Easter, then buy from one of Britain’s artisan chocolate makers. Not only will the quality beat the big boys hands-down, but you’ll save the planet by avoiding those overly-packaged eggs available in the supermarkets.

From delicious handmade truffles, to perfect bars boasting unusual flavours, or hand-decorated and beautifully-packaged eggs, your friends and family will know you’ve gone the extra mile. Plus, you’ll be supporting some very hard-working small producers while you’re at it!

Plus, with high-quality chocolate containing higher levels of cocoa, you’ll even be doing your health a small favour!

Beetroot chocolate truffles

Beetroot chocolate truffles

Artisan chocolate producers are in abundance in the UK, but if you’re not sure where to start then head to the BigBarn MarketPlace to buy online from a list of some of Britain’s finest. You can even order online! Or, if you want to spend your pennies closer to home, then search our local food map to find producers and retailers in your area.

If you have a favourite chocolate recipe you’d like to share, or any other recipe, and would like the chance to win a prize, please video your recipe and add it to KIS (Keep it Simple) Cookery. Please have a look at existing videos here and try and keep your video less than 2 minutes long.

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