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Introduction When Lavinia invited me to write a blog post for the Lavolio website after I had tagged their fabulous and unique chocolates in my latest Instagram post, several emotions started coursing through me: bewilderment, excitement and finally the sobering...

An Italian Treat Marrons Glaces are considered in Italy a little caramelised joy, with an ancient flavour that reminds us of our beloved roasted chestnuts, the famous “caldarroste”. What is this original Italian street food? “Caldarroste” is a traditional street...

Nougat, Nogado, or Nugá, better known as Torrone, is an ancient sweet whose date of creation is still unknown. But what is it made of? The basis of the recipe unites sugar, honey, roasted almonds, and egg whites. Nuts, usually...

Chestnuts season is finally here! This wonderful nutty and starchy ingredient is not only the secret to my delicious Marrons Glaces and a very fond memory of Christmas treats, but also very versatile, and savoury chestnuts recipes are actually great....

If you love my Marrons Glacés, I am sure you will simply adore this easy chestnut jam recipe, or spread, or cream, or however you'd like to call it. A jam by any other name... What is Chestnut Jam? The...

This recipe for chocolate Pistachio cake is delicious and comes together in the blink of an eye. At Lavolio we love Pistachios, and obviously chocolate. You can find this amazing flavour combination in Nutty Forest, with Pistachio Vanilla. Decadent Spiced...