Notes on chocolate: a sweet response to the most bitter of times The conflict has failed to crush the spirit of these Ukrainian makers, plus other rewarding bars, says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Get into the Christmas spirit with edible baubles Treat yourself and your friends to spicy gifts and festive chocolates, says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022
Inside abandoned hospital containing creepy mask that was scene of huge massacre The psychiatric hospital in Italy was involved in a gory massacre during World War II, which saw a group of partisans locking over 70 soldiers in the premises after having forced the staff to leave Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022
Crunchy chocolate rewards for hard workers Perfect pieces for people who like their chocolate sweet and nutty. By Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022
Sometimes only a gummy bear treat does the trick There are times for grown-up chocolates, but is Halloween one of them? By Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022
Hot chocolate tastes even better when shared Nothing comforts like a warming, soothing cup among friends, says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022
Oat milk meets haute cuisine When the taste is this extraordinary, it’s all about the beans says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022
Notes on chocolate: mousse lessons for a bittersweet milestone Children grow up but they still know what they want for pudding, says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022
Channel your inner caveman with a dark, gritty bar Try Taza if you like your coffee ristretto, says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022
Notes on chocolate: from childish treats to thoroughly grown-up 100% bars Experience every kind of chocolate, but whatever you do, enjoy it, says Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022
A retro reading treat that’s good enough to eat Annalisa Barbieri discovers and rediscovers The Joy of Chocolate The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022
Dark chocolate bars that hit the spot Once in a while you come across something 100% delicious, writes Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2022
A sweet package to tear open with your teeth Pralines that bring out the ravening beast in Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
Keep spirits high in the Peak District with cake balls An instant feast guaranteed to keep tempers sweet. By Annalisa Barbieri The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022 Notes on chocolate: nutty treats with all the extras Unusual variations on a classic combination
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022 Notes on chocolate: the sumptuous tastes of the Amazon Unique micro-lot wild cacao flavours from a Brazilian maker. By Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022 Sweet memories of a capital life Where once there were derelict buildings, now there are niche chocolatiers, writes Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022 Notes on chocolate: life is sweet at a seaside tasting session Big colourful slabs of chocolate disappear in Dorset. By Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022 Notes on chocolate: two new bars from an artisan star Scrumptious roasted almond flavours from a bean-to-bar pioneer. By Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022 Notes on chocolate: is this the best ever dark chocolate? Superlatives come thick and fast in this column, but this time there’s no way round it. By Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022 Is this Leeds’s finest chocolatier? The city’s only artisan chocolatier, Stephen Trigg, is busy creating masterworks at Lauden Chocolate, says Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022 Truly tempting vegan chocolates These dreamy sweets are worth travelling for, says Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022 Notes on chocolate: bonbons to die for in the heart of Suffolk They have extremely high standards at the Leaping Hare, writes Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022 Notes on chocolate: the strange allure of caramelised whites Who knew they could be quite so tempting? By Annalisa Barbieri
The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022 Goat milk, white casholate… unusual flavours to try There’s something here for everyone, says Annalisa Barbieri