Friday Favourites - Easter Treats and Events

Easter is one of our favourite times of year here at The Amazing Blog. It symbolises the start of spring, when we can shed our winter coats and make the most of sunnier weather. Not to mention all of the chocolate and cute paraphernalia that comes our way! This year, we’ve put together a list of our favourite things to eat and do in the capital, in the hope that we can inspire you all to have a fabulous Easter weekend.

We all know that Easter wouldn’t be complete with a tasty treat or two, and for us, there’s nothing more indulgent than the delectable chocolates from Demarquette. Artisan UK chocolatier Marc Demarquette loves to experiment with flavours, but is a traditionalist at heart, and that is reflected in everything he makes. Among his delicious Easter sweets are beautifully crafted chocolate quails eggs in the style of hot cross buns. These Easter delights come in three delectable flavours - Strawberry, Passion fruit and Salted Caramel - and they’re the perfect decadent treat if you’re looking to spoil someone this Easter. Shop all of their Easter chocolates here, or get the hot cross bun inspired chocolates pictured here for £12.

Speaking of sweet treats, there’s nothing like having chocolate for breakfast, an activity that’s only really acceptable on national holidays. Choc on Choc have thought of the perfect way to disguise your chocolate brekkie with their Chocolate Egg On Toast - a delicious white chocolate egg nestled on top of a milk chocolate slice of toast. A perfect treat for children and adults alike, you can even have a nibble on the cutlery when you’re done! Grab your most important meal of the day here for £12. They did always say that brown bread was the healthiest kind…

If you’re looking for a way to work off the Easter weight, the London Dungeons have put together an event that will scare the calories off. Their ‘Bad Eggs’ trail will run from the 5th to the 27th April, and will have visitors hunt for bad eggs, hidden in the shadows of the dungeons, before meeting the ‘Eggsecutioner’ for a lesson in torture. If that wasn’t enough for a creepy Easter, there’s also Death by Chocolate – a Victorian sweet shop in the bowels of the dungeon, where the confectioner is a notorious poisoner. With flavours like mustard and chilli to risk, you’ll never look at chocolate in the same way again. Book your tickets online for a guaranteed spot and savings, with tickets starting at £20.50 for adults and £16.50 for children.

Just a bunny hop away in High Street Kensington, you can celebrate Easter the way it’s supposed to be with a good old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt. The luxurious Roof Gardens is owned by Virgin mogul Richard Branson, who will be hosting an exciting hunt for kids to take part in. One lucky attendee will win a deluxe egg courtesy of ChoccyWoccyDoodah. An event for children and adults alike, they will also offer an Easter tipple or two so that parents can relax while the kids play. The festivities kick off at 11:45am on Sunday 5th April, so head on down for an egg-stra special Easter. 

Mara Seaweed - Seaweed Pouches

Here at The Amazing Blog, we’re constantly looking for healthy snack options so we can munch away throughout the work day without guilt. We recently found out about the delicious seaweed from Mara Seaweed, which are the perfect healthy topping for whatever we decide to nibble on.

Sourced from the pure seas of Scotland, Mara Seaweed is 100% natural, and it’s raw, vegan, organic and gluten-free, making it ideal to satisfy all cravings, no matter what your dietary restrictions may be. Although we consider ourselves experts in snacking, I must admit, I had no idea that there were so many different flavours to choose from. Of the three that we tried - Dulse, Kombu and Shony - my favourite was the latter. Perfect for sprinkling over salads, it was the ideal embellishment to my lunch. It’s low in fat, high in enriching protein and will fill you up so you have energy to last through the day. Dulse was also great for spicing up meaty dinner dishes, adding a really delicious smoky flavour. For the highest quality of taste, the brand recommend storing the seaweed in a dry environment out of direct sunlight, although I don't think ours will be lasting long enough to require the storage space.

To add this power snack to your collection, head here and try out the set of Mara Seaweed pouches for £14.99.

PopKakery - Poptails

We here at The Amazing Blog  never need an excuse to indulge in a sweet treat or a generous glass of our favourite alcoholic beverage. With the news PopTails cake pops from PopKakery, we get the best of both worlds. These aren’t just ordinary cake pops – each of the four flavours is infused with different fruit flavours mixed with a complementary alcohol.  

Drinking your favourite cocktail alone is so last year; now, you can have your favourite drink in cake form! The four flavours are: Pina Colada (coconut and pineapple flavours mixed with rum), Cosmopolitan (berry flavours infused with vodka), Mojito (lime and mint flavours mixed with rum) and Tequila Sunrise (orange flavours infused with tequila). PopKakery said that these four flavours came out on top as the most-loved cocktails in a market research study among consumers, so you know they must be good.

Set out these exciting PopTails at your next party, but make sure you have some original PopKakes by their side for any of the attendees that are under 18. Since these products are so unique and innovative, we were excited to try them. My personal pick is the Mojito PopTail for a well-balanced treat that gives the perfect punch of lime, mint and rum.

Get your own set of PopTails on the PopKakery website here in a variety of quantities, depending on what you’re looking for. 

OhLaLa Macarons - "Macarons and Martinis" Event

Here at The Amazing Blog, we absolutely love having a fun girl’s day out. What’s better than spending quality time with your girlfriends over drinks and yummy food? When we heard about the Macaron and Martinis Events from OhLaLa-Macarons, we knew it would be the perfect venue for our next girl’s day.

The Macaron and Martinis Events are designed by the talented team at OhLaLa, where you’ll be delighted with culinary excellence in a gorgeous venue with amazing people. Each event lasts for two and a half hours, and includes unlimited macarons and martinis. The company hosts public events, as well as hen parties for soon-to-be brides.

During the class, you’ll learn how to make your own macarons, since you’ll be able to take home a box of 12 designed by you. After you’ve had your fair share of sweet treats, you’ll get to go behind the bar for a lesson in martini making. You can even make your own recipe with the ingredients provided, and the bartender will name it after you and will give you a card with the recipe on it to take home. Talk about fabulous!

The next public event is on 28th March, and you can book your spot for it here. Ticket prices are £65 each. If you’d rather have your own private event with your friends, you can email the staff directly via the email provided on the bookings page of the site.

Rivsalt

We here at The Amazing Blog know a little something extra can go a long way in helping us remember special moments. For this reason, we adore Rivsalt, a gourmet Himilayan rock salt. It brings our dining experience from ordinary to extraordinary in a mere moment.

Rivsalt is a pure and tasty twist on traditional table salt. Mined from the foothills of the Salt Range, the salt is broken into faceted rocks of many different sizes and shapes. The colour of the salt varies from rosy pink to translucent white, yet each variety is equally exquisite.

When you purchase the product, it comes with a large piece of the speciality salt and a miniature stainless-steel grater from Japan, which is used to grate the salt into perfectly portioned grains. After use, simply place the grater and your rock salt portion on the included white oak stand. This luxury experience instantly makes your meal posh and elegant, as if a personal chef stopped by your kitchen to cook your dish.

When you want to through a fabulous dinner party with your family or close friends, increase the gastronomic experience instantly by placing Rivsalt on your table. Your guests will love being able to pass the product around and grate their own amount of salt onto their food as desired. If you would rather show off your hostess skills, you can channel your inner waitress and ask each guest how much salt they would like as you grate the salt onto each plate.

To have the meal of your dreams, pick up your own Rivsalt on the Harvey Nichols website here now for £24.95 and get ready to be the talk of the town.