Erling, Author at Saint Valentines Liquorice Company

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Discovering the Secrets of Pontefract Cakes in Black, Bold, and Delicious

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice Stories / By Erling

The small market town of Pontefract, Yorkshire—born from the Norman conquest and home to a rich history of royal battles and posh affairs—holds an intriguing secret. One of its most beloved treats has been its greatest medicine for centuries: the liquorice cake. What could have driven ancient Englanders to work this spongy, black-as-tar delicacy into …

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Liquorice Allsorts: A Quick Guide to the Classic Treat

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice / By Erling

When George Bassett made the daring move to establish his company in 1842, he never predicted its success. But as of 1852, shortly after the opening of the first factory in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, his venture began to bloom and thrive. Bassett’s steady growth was powered by its flagship product: Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts Sweets. This …

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Liquorice Poetry Competition

Leave a Comment / Competitions, Liquorice Poems / By Erling

My story revolves around a very special poetry competition that is held annually. The Saint Valentines Liquorice Poetry Competition brings together many talented poets from around the world and offers them the chance to have their verses heard by an audience of millions. Each contestant must submit a poem inspired by the unique flavour of …

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Barratts hard liquorice sticks

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Barratts Hard Liquorice Sticks – A classic British sweet made by Barratt’s. The original recipe has been kept secret since 1892. In recent years, the popularity of liquorice has increased significantly. It is now sold in almost every country around the globe. Because of this rise in demand, production and quality standards have gone up. …

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The Best Story of Licorice Allsorts

Leave a Comment / History, Liquorice / By Erling

When George Bassett founded his sweet company in 1842, he could never have imagined the success his business would bring him. Bassett’s first factory opened shortly after in 1852 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the company has remained there ever since! One of Bassett’s most popular products is Licorice Allsorts. But how did this delicious …

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Which is better? Licorice or Liquorice?

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When it comes to the spelling of Licorice, there is a big difference between Americans and Brits. While the Brits spell it Liquorice, the Americans spell it Licorice. But what most people don’t know is that there is a big difference in how these two words are pronounced. The American pronunciation for Liquorice is “LICK-uh-rocee” …

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Is Liquorice Good For You?: 9 Reasons Why You Might Try It!

Leave a Comment / Liquorice Root, Natural Liquorice / By Erling

Do you love liquorice? Are you curious about whether it has any health benefits? Or maybe you want to try something new? Liquorice is delicious and fun to eat, but do you know it’s good for you? This article will go over nine reasons why liquorice might be good for you. I’ll also share with …

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Discover the Many Health Benefits of Liquorice Root

Leave a Comment / Liquorice, Liquorice Root / By Erling

The benefits of liquorice root are many and well documented. This centuries-old plant has a lot to offer us regarding natural medicine. From easing digestive issues to reducing inflammation, liquorice root is a powerful ally against many common ailments. If you are like most people, you probably think of liquorice as a type of candy …

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Salty Liquorice; Happy you found it?

Leave a Comment / Liquorice, History / By Erling

Salty or Salt Liquorice is unavoidable in 2021. No longer just the reserve of Nordic Liquorice fanatics, so is it time we embraced the disparate taste and just got on with it? Salty Liquorice Daarling Salty Liquorice was a hot topic on TV last year when Nigella Lawson revealed her excellent Liquorice box! A dark …

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A complete guide to using sustainable packaging from Saint Valentines.

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The concept of “going green” isn’t just idealistic anymore—modern customers care about sustainability. Where possible we use recycled & recyclable products. We want to contribute to a better future. Our planet Sustainable packaging is crucial at Saint Valentine’s Liquorice Company. We are doing our very best to be environmentally friendly. We send your liquorice to …

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