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Winners of the Hotel Chocolat Giveaway

Thank you to everyone who left a comment to participate in the chocolate giveaway. Sadly there can be only 3 winners.

The Sleekster Classic Christmas Selection box was won by Joanna.
Catherine will be receiving Alternative Mince Pies and El opted for Mulled Wine Chocolate Cherries.

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making Pam Corbin’s River Cottage Preserves apple jellies

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Joanna

December 17, 2011

golly! thank you randomnumber generator and to you lovely Nic and Hotel Chocolat. What a lovely surprise 😀

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Shaheen

December 18, 2011

Congratulations to the winners, oh how envious my husband will be of them when I tell him I did not win 🙁 Still I’m very pleased for the winners. Enjoy!

Thanks for hosting Nic x

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Catherine

December 18, 2011

This has made a lovely festive weekend all the more wonderful and festive – thank you for hosting this, Nic, and I’m so excited to try some of Hotel Chocolat’s festive treats!!

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El

January 8, 2012

Half way through the chocolate cherries and they are delicious. Chocolate and Cherries – a combination you can’t go wrong with and a combination I am slightly addicted to! x

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