Alice Inspired Confectionery at Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets

Fancy something magical? This spring, Harvey Nichols invites you into an enchanting fantasy, so join us and escape down the rabbit hole with our new Alice in Wonderland inspired confectionery. From Mad Hatter tea, to marvellous chocolate mushrooms and 'eat me' cookies, our magical assortment of little luxuries couldn't be more enticing, and the perfect addition to your spring basket.

Amongst the quirky array of delectable goodies is a solid milk chocolate teapot and giant key, both resplendent in lustrous gold. Artistic yet edible, these are the ideal must haves for chocolate lovers. Alternatively, there are mock turtles, chess pieces and woodland cutlery, all tempting afternoon treats for you or the kids. For a sophisticated twist, enjoy Curious Chocolate's caramel truffles and mint chocolate thins, or for an ideal Easter delight, enjoy a jar of praline eggs. Fancy the more obscure? Try the tea set with legs as handles and tiny silver shoes for something perfectly whimsical.

Visit your local Harvey Nichols Foodmarket, where all of these enchanting treats will be available from the end of February.

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Cocktail of the month, with FAIR. GOJI

This month's cocktail of the month is FAIRground attraction, which has been created by the Fifth Floor Bar Knightsbridge team of mixologists, using our new and exclusive FAIR. GOJI liquor.

FAIR.GOJI, which launched last month in our Wine Shops nation wide, is a fair-trade liquor which has notes of cranberry, cherry and plum. Made from the legendary Tibetan goji berry this brand new drink will certainly  rejuvenate your drinks cabinet.

If you are keen to make this drink at home, then you can find the recipe below, however if you would rather relax whilst someone else does the hard work for you, then simply visit any one of the Harvey Nichols Bars, where this drink will be served until the end of the month. 

FAIRground Attraction

Ingredients:                                                                                    50ml FAIR. VODKA
Dash Angostura bitters
Dash Peychard bitters
25ml Lime Juice
12.5ml gomme syrup
25ml FAIR.GOJI

Method:
Shake first five ingredients then strain into rocks glass. Top up with crushed ice and add then finish with a swirl of the  FAIR.GOJI  on top.

FAIR. GOJI joins the newly launched FAIR. VODKA, the world's first Fairtrade certified vodka that uses quinoa in its formula, and which was nominated  in the Best Tasting Vodka category at the prestigious 2009 New York Spirits Awards.

FAIR. GOJI is available, exclusively, at Harvey Nichols Wine Shops nationwide, priced at £23.50/€28 (350ml). 

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Foodmarket Tasting Event - Damian Allsop Chocolates

On Saturday 20 March, Damian Allsop, from Damian Allsop Chocolates, will be in store at the Harvey Nichols Foodmarket, Knightsbridge, to celebrate the launch of his innovative and exciting chocolate range, which will be available at Harvey Nichols stores, nationwide.

Damian himself, has always been a chocolate enthusiast, and has worked as Executive Pastry Chef for the last 20 years at several Michelin Starred restaurants including Locanda Locatelli, El Celler de Can Roca, and Mas de Torrent, both in Catalonia, and the Maestro - Ritz Carlton Hotel in Virginia.

Damian has re-invented chocolate as we know it, using water to unlock the true flavour of chocolate. He is the first and only chocolatier in this country, working in this medium. From classic flavours to more avant-garde combinations to new textures and concepts, Damian's touch is truly unique, and his chocolates, truly tempting. 

His deluxe Easter egg, pieced at £29.95/€35.95, with peanut bites inside, comes in either Dark or Milk chocolate and is available from Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets now. Made using the highest quality cocoa the taste is simply delicious. Both the cream and butter have been removed to ensure the purest chocolate taste is created whilst keeping it light and fresh - it's truly chocolate unlike any other.

His Berry Clouds are truely a unique sensation - light with a crispy centre that melts in the mouth, encased in chocolate and decorated by hand.

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Add A Whimsical Touch To Your Tea Party

Harvey Nichols is pleased to announce it is now stocking the fantastically whimsical, Blaue Blume china assortment from London based Undergrowth Design. It will certainly add a modern twist to your tea set.

Designed by Tina Tsang, a graduate from Central Saint Martins, who is inspired by the obscure and uncanny in life; she breathes life into everyday objects. Indeed, this elegant collection does just the trick, and features obscure quirks such as having legs for handles, with some pieces even having tiny silver shoes. True to her aim, the set certainly enthrals you with a sense of other worldliness in everyday life.

Handmade in England, the assortment includes a teapot, milk jug, sugar bath, teacup and saucer and is priced between £15 and £128.

The quirky must-have set is available from Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets, nationwide.