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Petra's aphrodisiac

Petra and Jimmy; her van have been places. Jimmy started off in Scotland as an ice cream van. An eBay purchase that has not just changed Petra’s life but also changed the way that people eat and drink chocolate. She has been in Vogue, the Guardian and many other leading publications as well as appearing on Channel 4 with Willie Harcourt-Cooze talking what she knows; chocolate.

What you get from her hatch is a choice of many treats. On hot days grab yourself a 'rocky road’ or a ‘mocha ice cream’ followed by ‘millionaire's shortbread’ or a ‘Walnut fudge brownie’. On a cold day may I recommend the ‘make it a Jamaican’ always a good choice on a cold or hot day.

This will be Petra’s 4th year of trading if you haven’t seen Petra on her epic journey of tantalising treats that will make you rush from the pure cacao sensation; do so, and be sure to stop for a chocolaty chat. 

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