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Sweetness and Love are always Connected
Sweetness and Love are always Connected Pandora Bell stared out the window of the train a dreamy look in her eyes. Her mind was full of thoughts of love. A brief but intense liason in Venice earlier that week had left her reeling about the power of passion. “Venice is a dream,” she thought. […]
Chilli Hot Chocolate with Tequilla
Chilli Hot Chocolate with Tequilla When you work around the most beautiful sweets all of the time, it gets difficult to pick a favourite. Right now, in the Pandora Bell office, I have a tin of Espelette Chilli Pepper Caramels with Fleur de Sel open on my desk. I have been enjoying one or two after […]
The Cutest Sweetshop Ever
The Cutest Sweetshop Ever Pandora Bell travelled Europe in the 1930’s discovering the most excellent and divine in European Confectionery. She dreamt of bringing the knowledge of generations of chefs and artisans home to Ireland. The Village of Kildare 1936 “I have just arrived back from London, I have suitcases full of treats and recipes […]
Pâte de Fruits and a Journey to Paris
Pâte de Fruits and a Journey to Paris In the 1930’s, Pandora Bell undertook the Grand Tour of Europe by rail. She experienced the top chocolate houses of Europe, the patisseries of France and the culinary schools of Italy. Every detail and sensation from Pandora Bell’s journey was chronicled in her diary as she travelled. […]
Liquorice: Delicious, Daring and Perfectly Holistic
Liquorice: Delicious, Daring and Perfectly Holistic “Helsinki is very romantic. Art and design are in the air everywhere. After a few nibbles I am besotted with the amazing taste experience of Salty Liquorice.” Pandora Bell In the 1930’s Pandora Bell travelled Europe, getting inspiration for what would become the Pandora Bell Collection. On this journey […]
Apple Crumble Pandora Bell Style
Apple Crumble Pandora Bell Style We are harvesting our crop of Autumn cooking apples here at Pandora Bell. I love to make Apple Crumble with my daughter who is eight. It is the perfect comfort food and a quick and simple desert to cook with children. We had the bright idea this year of adding […]
The Definitive Salted Butter Caramel
The Definitive Salted Butter Caramel We were delighted to be involved recently in the World Recipe Exchange. We submitted what is a classic recipe and really does make the definitive Salted Butter Caramel. It is simply a must try and if all fails pop out to the shop for the Pandora Bell originals. Ingredients Caster Sugar 375g Glucose […]
Pandora Bell Foraging for Blackberries
Pandora Bell Foraging for Blackberries Pandora Bell’s earliest recorded diary entry is from early September in the 1920s. She decided to jot down her thoughts and memories on her return to school that year. “Today I made new friends at my new school – Beatrice, Florence and Catherine. We walked home together along the city […]
Pandora Bell: A Nougat Love Affair
Pandora Bell: A Nougat Love Affair In the 1930’s Pandora Bell travelled Europe, getting inspiration for what would become the Pandora Bell Collection. On this journey she kept a diary. “Today I shall travel by rail to Rome to meet one of the Farroni brothers who has promised to share their secret family recipe with […]