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With Veganuary in full swing, and with half of the UK population choosing to reduce their animal product intake, the question every one is asking, is 'what are some vegan friendly sweets?' and it is a question we get asked all of the time because who doesn't love the occasional sweet snack!? Living a vegan lifestyle doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favourite sweets, in fact, many of the classic sweets you know and love are vegan friendly. If you’ve recently started a plant based diet, or have friends or family members who are vegan, its important...

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We've come to the end of our alphabet of sweets and at the final three letters - X, Y and Z. At the Sweet Hamper Company, we love nothing more than a sweet treat, and our incredible A-Z of candy has showcased some of our ultimate favourite candies and sugar filled delights. This final category is probably the most difficult to discover sweets which begin with these letters, however our team has as worked hard to find delicious candy and chocolate bars which ticks the boxes. In our sugar-coated journey, we've explore the lesser-known treasures with a twist and familiar...

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With Christmas just around the corner, we collaborated with Dominic Jones (co-owner and mixologist at Aquarius Bar in Devon) and Sam Evans (Head of Sales and Customer Experiences at Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford upon Avon) to discuss how to use various sweets and chocolate types in Christmas cocktails. Read their thoughts, suggestions, and advice below. First, we started by asking the experts about festive cocktail and mocktail flavours. Here’s what they said: In your opinion, which cocktails/mocktails are the most festive? DJ: For a classic Christmas cocktail, I'd say that a Snowball has more than stood the test of time,...

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Throughout the year, there are many dates in the calendar which call for a celebration. From big annual events, such as Christmas and the festive season, through to one off special occasions such as the birth of a new baby or a friend’s wedding, there are countless gifting opportunities to mark the special time. Finding the perfect gift for such occasions is an important job - one that requires careful consideration and planning if you want the recipient to feel appreciated and loved. Whether you’re shopping online or searching the High Street for the ideal present, there are so many...

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Our sweet adventure through the A-Z of sweets continues, and this time, we find ourselves at the letters U, W, and V. Join us as we explore a wide range of sweet treats that begin with these letters, from iconic American and retro sweets to unicorn pops...let's delve into the stories of sweet treats beginning with U, W, and V. Remember, a lot of these delightful sweet treats are available in our collection of fantastic sweet hampers, sweet boxes, and other gifts.   Sweets Beginning with U   Unicorn Pops: Unicorn pops, as magical as they sound, have been capturing...

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