Montezuma's Blog
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We started Montezuma's, our little chocolate business, in 2000 with only a kitchen sink-sized machine, huge enthusiasm, spades of naivety, and most importantly, a broad ideal to bring chocolate innovation to a boring and staid British chocolate market.
Montezuma's Blog
7M ago
HERE’S TO THE DADS AND FATHERS-FIGURES The third Sunday of every June – a day to celebrate Dads, quirks and all! We didn't want you to be choco-late buying your gifts so here is a helpful guide to get your ideas going. Father’s Day is on the approach and what better way to say thank you to Dads and Father-figures than a sweet ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
9M ago
The Spring season approaches, and Easter clucks and hops its way closer to the present. So naturally we’ve created an eggsellent guide to having the best Easter Egg Hunt of 2024! For eggsplorers of any and all ages, filled with only the finest puns (no – we don’t regret adding them). We have a delightfully delectable range of gifts for ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
10M ago
With every new year that rings in comes new and innovative ways to help our day-to-day lives become healthier and more sustainable, from the packaging we hold to the foods we eat. Gift-shopping can be quite the sport so if you are looking for a Mother’s Day gift that brings the WOW and doubles-down on crazy and classic flavour combinations ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
Now we’re officially in October and it feel like Winter is truly upon us. We have dug out a our most comforting recipe from the wonderful SpamellaB who created this warming and delicious porridge bowl. Perfect for those upcoming crisp mornings! Ingredients: 50g rolled oats 2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder 1 – 2 ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
We love advent, not only because it is socially accepted to eat chocolate every day before breakfast but also it brings back a bit of childhood nostalgia. What really is Advent? Advent is a big event in the Christian calendar as it marks the period in the lead up to the birth of Christ. It is all gearing up to the big day on December 25th but did ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
We are excited to be able to share with you an exclusive recipe from Alexina Anatole's new cookbook, Bitter (Published by Square peg Books). Check out her Boozy chocolate recipe below using our deliciously dark chocolate. Makes 8 Ingredients: 6 egg yolks 350ml (12fl oz/11/2 cups) double (heavy) cream 200ml (7fl ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
There is nothing we love more than getting out a new book and becoming totally immersed. Of course, any moment of relaxation needs to include a snack so we have picked our favourite book and chocolate pairings for the summer. If you are off on holiday and need some recommendations or just want to spend a relaxed evening to yourself then here you ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
It’s that time of year again! Summer’s rising, holidays are afoot, and the end of term is looming. You need to sort out all those teacher’s gifts to thanks and show them your appreciation – but definitely not to bribe them. Much as we all love the age-old custom, it can be a bit stressful, knowing what to buy and how much to spend. So, here ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
Happy World Baking Day! Celebrate by making this delcious Banana Cake with Raspberry & Cream white chocolate, a combination that you need in your life! Ripe, juicy fresh raspberries, mixed through banana cake mix and combined with chopped @montezumas Raspberry & Cream white chocolate. Baked until skewer comes out clean ..read more
Montezuma's Blog
1y ago
Are you planning a street party or celebrating the royal bank choc-o-day? Look no further than Dark Chocolate with Almond and Cherry Coronation Cake! This rich and delicious chocolate cake is inspired by the classic Victoria sponge, but with a decadent twist. Made with Montezuma's Botanical Kew Dark Almond & Cherry Chocolate Bar, this cake is ..read more