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<p>Many parents and guardians are finding it hard to say no to treats during the pandemic Picture: Pexels </p>

health and wellbeing

Half of parents admit lockdown has led to more treats for kids — Dr Noctor’s 5 tips on how to cut down

Parenting expert and child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor said it is important for parents to go easy on themselves if treats have gotten out of hand during the pandemic

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food

Parmesan, flour and Pop-Tarts: 17 foods you’ve probably never frozen — but really should

From spinach to flour and sandwiches, here’s how to reclaim your freezer from loose peas and crystal-encrusted lollies, to instantly improve your life in the kitchen

Michelle Darmody: Easy chocolate crinkle cookies that are fun to make with kids

Michelle Darmody: 'Melt-and-make' recipes for leftover chocolate

world

Choc-horror: Pet owners warned after dog which ate Easter egg nearly dies

Girl with bunny ears headband looking at the chihuahua on the kitchen table

people

Pet Corner: How to have a dog-friendly Easter egg hunt

Weekend Loves: Easter wreaths, cocktails at home and award-winning chocolate

Ruth O'Connor's weekly guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

The Menu: Chocolate, things to have with chocolate, and an Easter Sunday roast delivered

Bujo Easter Sunday Roast includes 21-day aged Irish striploin served with duck fat roasties, creamy garlic and nutmeg potato gratin, roasted root veg — and apple pie

Sat, 27 Mar, 2021

Top 8 Irish-produced Easter eggs to suit all tastes

Delicious chocolate options made by local suppliers

Wed, 24 Mar, 2021

How to make the perfect chocolate cake and the common mistakes to avoid

Birthdays, celebrations and when you need a pick-me-up, sometimes only chocolate cake will do

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Cooking with Colm O'Gorman: Chocolate, lime and smoked chilli cookies

Colm O'Gorman celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight, and shares a special recipe for Mother's Day

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Covid-19 lockdowns boost Remy Cointreau but hit Lindt chocolate appetite

Cocktails in lockdown helped to soothe the woes of distillers but the pandemic’s effect on hospital admissions is disrupting chocolate maker Lindt.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

Cork café brings back its popular Easter egg hot chocolate

A café in Cork city is bringing back a seasonal favourite - the Easter egg hot chocolate.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

There's a four-course chocolate and wine dinner being served in Cork

Chocoholics will surely drool over a cocoa-themed dinner being served in Cork this month.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2019

Online drive to help boost Bean and Goose chocolate sales

Luxury chocolate firm Bean and Goose has raised €200,000 to help drive online sales, writes Trish Dromey.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2019

Chocs away: Eight Easter eggs put to the kiddie test

Roz Crowley and her three helpers put a selection of tasty Easter eggs to the test

Thu, 04 Apr, 2019

Doctor: Reduced-price Easter eggs fuelling childhood obesity

A leading expert says cutting the cost of Easter eggs too early is fuelling childhood obesity.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2019

Bake: Delicious recipes with chocolate - the ultimate dessert ingredient

Michelle Darmody whips up some delicious desserts with chocolate - the ultimate dessert ingredient.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

The results are in - here's Ireland's favourite Christmas treat

There is nothing quite like the sound of cracking open the seal on a tub of sweets and the smell that follows when you lift the lid.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

Department urged to ban vending machines in schools

Politicians have told the Department of Education and Skills to ban vending machines amid claims that some schools are using them to supplement their income.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2018

Kerry chocolate factory closes for three days as sweets melt in heatwave

Staff at Skelligs Chocolate went on a ‘choco-holiday’ when production stopped for three days because of the heatwave.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2018

Chocolate spillage forces road closure in west Poland

Drivers in Poland found themselves in a chocolate mess today after a tanker carrying liquid chocolate overturned on a road connecting the city of Poznan to Warsaw.

Wed, 09 May, 2018

Why we love chocolate

It was a bitter love affair until the the marriage of chocolate and sugar created a sweet confection known as ‘the food of the gods’ and often considered an aphrodisiac, says Regina Sexton.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2018

The chocolate revolution changing the rebel city

We are the third highest consumers of chocolate in the world, yet we have little experience of ‘real’ chocolate. Joe McNamee meets three Cork chocolatiers determined to bring quality to the masses.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Link between chocolate firm and hospital that runs Ireland's only childhood obesity clinic sends 'bad message', says obesity expert

A leading obesity expert has hit out at a charity partnership between Lindt chocolate and Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

Choc parade: Top eight Easter eggs put to the taste test

Roz Crowley selects the best eggs Easter has to offer.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2018

Take a bite of these tasty treats without the guilt

Here are our choices of tasty treats that you can enjoy without feeling guilty about abandoning your resolve to eat healthier, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2018

Bake with Michelle Darmody: For the love of dark chocolate

This week Michelle Darmody delivers some chocolate heaven.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2018

Irish 'third biggest chocolate eaters in Europe'

Irish people are the third biggest chocolate eaters in the world, according to a recent study.

Sun, 31 Dec, 2017

Fans slam ’chocolate tyranny’ as Cadbury removes Fudge bad from selection box

Cadbury has dropped the Fudge bar from its festive selection box and replaced it with a Dairy Milk Oreo, sparking anger from some chocolate lovers.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

Dealz confirm return of 'Twin Peaks' chocolate bar after dispute over shape

Dealz has confirmed its highly anticipated "Twin Peaks" €1.50 chocolate bar will go on sale across Ireland for the first time at 8.00am on Monday, December 4.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2017

Derval O’Rourke: Nutritious Nutella spread

This stuff is seriously addictive. I love it spread on toast, drizzled over pancakes or eaten straight out of the jar with a spoon.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2017

Cold comforts: Top 8 frozen ice-cream cakes tested

This season is an easy time for birthday and other celebrations and with any luck, we get to have a garden party or picnic, so it’s a good time to minimise fuss and work.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

Dublin lad will give you a KitKat if you let him give your brain electric shocks

Risk it for a biscuit?

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017

Tweets: The recipe for Milkybars is changing and people aren't too happy

Vegans, look away now!

Fri, 26 May, 2017

Not so sweet: HSE boss defends chocolate for nurses who get flu vaccine comment

The head of the HSE has defended suggestions that nurses be given chocolates to encourage them to get vaccinated.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

REPAK: Quarter of Irish residents will buy eight chocolate eggs or more this Easter

A quarter of Irish residents will buy eight chocolate eggs or more this Easter according to REPAK.

Sun, 16 Apr, 2017

Sweet treat for exporters as weak pound helps boost British chocolate demand

Chocolatiers are hitting the sweet spot this Easter, with new figures showing the Brexit-battered pound is helping boost overseas demand for British chocolate and fuelling a surge in exports.

Sun, 16 Apr, 2017

You can now get a deep fried Creme Egg in Dublin

Just in time for Easter.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Bad news for anyone who gave up chocolate for Lent

Pray that you will not fall into temptation.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Be mesmerised by this video of a chocolate fondue station in Cork

This looks SO good.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2017

Global appetite for Burren chocolate

Valentine’s Day will always be a special anniversary for Irish chocolate maker, writes Trish Dromey.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Living the dream: A day in the life of a master chocolatier

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Valentine treats. Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate

Valerie O’Connor goes for dark beans, dark chocolate and decadent truffles on lover’s day.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Battery found inside chocolate Easter bunny

A criminal investigation has been launched after a battery was found inside a chocolate Easter bunny.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

Two deliciously decadent dessert recipes for Christmas

Valerie O’Connor offers up a couple of dessert recipes for Christmas — one is healthy and delicious — the second is just deliciously decadent.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Nestlé to cut sugar levels in its chocolate

Food producer Nestlé claims it has discovered a way to drastically reduce the amount of sugar in its chocolate bars.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Recipe ideas from Michelle Darmody: Chocolate

How can you think of baking or desserts without thinking about chocolate. Dark, rich, milk or white chocolate, it is an addiction for many.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

A simple tweet about chocolate covered Brussel sprouts has turned into a serious #sproutgate

People had serious opinions about it.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Nestlé projects slower sales growth

Nestlé forecast the slowest full-year sales growth in more than a decade as food companies worldwide struggle against consumer resistance to price increases.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

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