Gift Idea: Belgian Chocolate!
Belgian Chocolate - A Taste That Can't Be Beat!
Picture this on your mind: it is a food that has a circular shell-like shaped object with a diameter of at least one inch; it has shallow grooves around and is about ½ inch thick; it is slightly soft to the touch and may melt if you hold on to it for long and then when you take a bite, a burst of wonderful flavors will fill your mouth. What is it? If you answer Belgian chocolate, you are correct! Belgian chocolates are these handmade bite-sized delectable filled with nuts and cream or dark chocolate that will leave your mouth craving for more.
Even though Belgian chocolates are similar to any other chocolate made from cacao seeds, these are considered to be the gourmet standard for chocolates the world over! Belgian chocolates have been around since Leopold II of Belgium colonized Congo in 1885. Belgians were able to import cocoa beans from cacao trees planted on the rich land of Congo. Leopold II was able to take advantage of the country's cocoa beans supply and ever since Belgian chocolatiers concocted different kinds of tasty treats. However, Belgian chocolates made its mark when a Swiss family from Brussels created the praline in 1912.
Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: 1 lb Classic General AssortmentProduct Description
Leonidas General Assortment...with a well balanced and representative selection of Leonidas' fresh butter creams, sinfully smooth truffles and delectable pralines, there is sure to be something in this assortment to please everybody, and is guaranteed to tantalize even the most discerning palates. Introduce a grateful friend to Leonidas today, or give in to temptation and indulge yourself...Leonidas Famous Belgian Chocolates...a great tradition of quality and freshness, since 1913.
Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: 1 lb Classic General Assortment
This then became a tradition and until present times praline Belgian chocolates are bought to be given as gifts by locals and tourists alike. Even though a box of praline can be very expensive compared to buying a pound of Swiss chocolates, most chocoholics would prefer biting into a Belgian chocolate just to experience bursts of flavors leaving an exciting taste in their mouths. The praline Belgian chocolate is Belgium's national pride and this is quite evident with the country's tourism. Chocolate companies around Belgium are included in tourist package itineraries where tourists can see how praline Belgian chocolates are made.
Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates Crême FraicheProduct Description
The Ballotin was invented by Neuhaus and has proven to be a true classic. A delight to the eye, time and time again. This is the Neuhaus ballotin that includes fresh cream (Crême Fraiche) filled chocolates.
Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates Crême Fraiche: 750 G (1.65 Lbs), 50 Pcs, 30 Flavours
The best thing about this is that you can get a taste of the praline you will see being hand made by the chocolatiers in each chocolate company you will be visiting. Tasting this handcrafted treats will leave you craving for more. So when in Belgium don't miss visiting the many Belgian chocolate stores in every town and village in this chocolate country. If you think you are a self-proclaimed chocoholic and you haven't tasted a piece of praline Belgian chocolates, then you are really missing a lot. Biting into a Belgian chocolate will be an experience you will never forget because the unique taste of praline will leave you looking for more. Many chocolate lovers around the world visit Belgium just to discover for themselves why Belgian chocolates are being regarded as the gourmet standard for all chocolates around the world. Every chocolatier in Belgium have their own unique taste and style for creating their praline Belgian chocolates. This is the reason why many chocoholics make a round of all the chocolate stores in Belgium.
Colleen Maguire
Writer, Traveler and Chocolate Lover
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Nearly One Pound of All Dark Belgian Chocolate Truffles.Product Description
When shipping to warmer locations, even in winter, please refer to "Shipping Policies". Telluride Truffles were reviewed by Kris Browning, Food editor for the Denver Post as "the best truffles I've tasted". Telluride Truffles are freshly hand-made with high-grade Belgian chocolate, organic Colorado cream and natural flavors or liquers. We leave out all preservatives and waxes that are found in many other chocolates. Triangular in shape in honor of the mountains that surround Telluride, a Colorado town that stands at 10,000 feet. In this box are 7 large triangular shaped truffles in assorted chocolates and flavors each truffle weighing around an ounce each. Packaged in the award-winning triangular black box with red label, and containing 14 truffles in the 5 bittersweet filled flavors: Grand Marnier, Jack Daniels,Raspberry, pure Bittesweet, Cabernet Sauvignon, and our newest addition, Tequila with rock salt on top.
Nearly One Pound of All Dark Belgian Chocolate Truffles.
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