Kokova Magazine

Great chocolate is created like great wine. It's crafted, not manufactured. It's grown, not processed. It's savoured, not swallowed. And there is a great story behind every bean, every bar and every taste. For chocolate fans that want to go beyond the world of simply dark, milk and white but don't know where to start, Cocoa Runners is the answer. Not only does it deliver hand-picked craft chocolate bars directly to your door each month, it offers unique access to insightful tasting notes and information on the process and the makers.

After 164 years of Alfred Lamb's family searching the Caribbean islands for the perfect blend, Lamb's Spiced was finally launch at RumFest last weekend (12th - 13th October 2013). A secret recipe of premium Caribbean golden rum, Lamb's Spiced is a discovery from several generations of the Lamb's family - a smooth golden liquid blended with natural spices, distinctive hints of cinnamon and caramel with a citrus finish. At 30% ABV and sweetly spiced, Lamb's Spiced is best enjoyed served neat over ice, or this versatile liquid is equally at home as the perfect base for an array of delicious cocktails.

Venice Bakery, the home of America's best free-from pizza, launched their thin and crispy free-from pizza bases and flatbreads at London's 'The Restaurant Show' under the name Venice Bakery UK. What sets their pizza bases apart from others already on the market is that they tick even more 'Free From' boxes - as they are free from gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, corn, nuts and egg.

Perfectly timed for National Chocolate Week (14th - 20th October 2013), The East India Company is launching a delicious and exciting new range of chocolates. From spice infused ganaches and fruit infused caramels to a delectable milk and dark truffle selection, the range takes inspiration from its early voyages, to create a truly unique and decadent chocolate experience.

Once again we have been out and about looking for new companies and products to share with our readers and at this year's Speciality & Fine Foods Fair we found a number of gems we felt were so good we just had to mention them. Oats you can drink, the softest of mallow, British cassis and fruit infused spirits - if you are looking for some tasty treats then you have come to the right place.

The majority of rice we eat tends to come from farms in India and Pakistan where harvest is pooled and sold as a commodity at auctions. Traceability is near impossible. However, The Real Basmati Rice Co is on a mission to change the way we buy rice and makes a point of only working with producers who cultivate rice in the most natural way. To those eating the rice this means the purest and tastiest Basmati rice with nothing nasty added.