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William Morris: The Story Of Seaweed Design For Lavolio's Keepsake Gift Tins
“History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed; art has remembered the people, because they created.” William Morris was a visionary designer, and his patterns are widely recognisable and beloved. I would love to share with you a...
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Parma Violets And The History Of Edible Flowers For Cooking
Parma Violets have long been a favourite British confectionery flavour, loved by children and adults alike, and what is the history of using violets in sweets? Violets have always been a symbol of delicateness and aesthetics, and unequivocally a sign...
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Filming in London Luxury Italian Chocolate
It was wonderful for Lavolio Confectionery to be selected as Amazon UK’s Storefront of the Week.Have you watched our film on the Storefronts landing page ? I am delighted with the results, and I have received some wonderful feedback and...
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From Sweets Lover To Luxury Confectionery Gifts: Creating An Italian Chocolates Business
Talking about my journey as a career shifter, going from banking to confectionery, I certainly learned a lot of different lessons. Here are some of the most frequent questions that I get asked about my change of career; my experience...
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The Best Traditional Italian Sweets
I have always been a foodie. Even before that was a word.I remember spending entire afternoons with my nonna preparing all sorts of dishes, for the entire family. And then, watching everyone eating together was such a joy! I grew...
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21 Curious Facts About Pasta & Some Handy Tips On How To Cook The Perfect Pasta
1. As Federico Fellini famously put it: “Life is a combination of magic and pasta." 2. According to the Encyclopedia of Pasta, 310 specific forms have been documented; it can be confusing, as they can have almost 1300 different names....