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

Pontefract Cakes, the beloved liquorice treats, holds an intriguing secret within the small market town of Pontefract, Yorkshire. Born from the Norman conquest and home to a rich history of royal battles and posh affairs, Pontefract Cakes have been more than just a treat; they’ve been considered a great medicine for centuries. What could have […]

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Which is better? Licorice or Liquorice?

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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Liquorice Stories-Storytelling the way of the liquorice crowd!

Liquorice Stories from the heart. Here at Saint Valentine’s Liquorice Company, we encourage you to share your story. We have set up a Liquorice blog page where you can add your own unique story, share a memory or just read what others say. We hope that this community of liquorice stories tellers will provide a […]

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Liquorice Trivia What is liquorice all about?

What is liquorice all about? Did you know that because it has unique health properties, the pharmaceutical industry uses harvested natural liquorice in traditional herbal medicines? This product is extracted from the natural roots of a plant: Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Sweet Root). Nature has gifted the plant with super health qualities that have been used to […]

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