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The majority of people enjoy chocolate. Some will nibble, others will devour an entire bar. It may taste good, but what about its effect on your health?

In the aftermath of the boom times, most people have all kinds of toys in the kitchen, many of which remain unused and perhaps even unopened. So many gadgets seem like a great idea at the time, but do you really need 50 cookbooks, or three different types of garlic crusher, or a beetroot slicer? The first thing to consider if buying such an item is, would I use this myself, and also to ask the shop it if can be returned after Christmas if the recipient wants to do so.

I had some great feedback about last week’s article, where I suggested that we support our local restaurants and food producers. The best commend I had was: “Use them or lose them.” I think that about sums it up and it is a great message to keep in the back of our minds when shopping generally.

Marks & Spencer has launched the first compostable pack for chocolates. Perfect for chocoholics who want to enjoy guilt-free chocolates, M&S’s entire Swiss chocolate range will now feature a Plantic tray for the chocolates to sit in, with the outer box made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified cardboard - both of which are made from natural materials that can be put on the garden compost heap.

On Saturday October 9, a fundraiser for Children at Risk in Ireland will take place at Mulroy’s, Bar Ritz, Castlebar from 9pm.

The Westport Country Markets is inviting everyone to the market on Thursday morning in the Boxing Club until 1pm.

KC Blake’s Pantry is celebrating five years in business in its Knocknacarra store this weekend. To mark the occasion, the company will be giving customers a weekend of champagne and wine tasting, free samples of some of its delicious products, and some great competitions, including €50 vouchers for five customers who can name the five most popular dishes from KC Blakes’ large range of luxury meals.

Ann Summers is the number one party company, run by women for women.

NOVELIST, LYRICIST, singer, poet, raconteur, entertainer, and genuine colourful character, Julian Gough deserves the title Galway indie Renaissance man.

Chocolate and orange martini