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08
APR
2019
Côte d'Or chocolate from Belgium
Originating from Belgium in 1883, this chocolate is made from cocoa beans from the Gold Coast of Africa. Elephants were used in the old days to haul the cocoa beans.
Translated from French,...
08
JAN
2019
Storing your chocolates
Like fine wines and beers chocolates should be stored in a cool, dry and dark area. Since chocolate is highly susceptible to picking up odors, your chocolates should be kept away from other strong...
26
NOV
2018
Belgium - the home of chocolate
It was in Brussels in 1912 where the first chocolate praline was made by filling an empty chocolate shell with a rich, intense centre. This technique was copied all over Europe because up until...
14
NOV
2018
Chocolate – a sweet mystery
Chocolate is a rich, smooth, sweet mystery - an elixir that the world cannot seem to do without. Chocolate has survived the ages and remains best in its simplest, purest form.
The history...
28
SEP
2018
Belgium a heaven for beer on earth
A stroll through any Belgian city is a feast for the eyes with the country's impressive architecture and intricate stonework. But there's another trinity worthy of a pilgrimage: beer, chocolate...
14
SEP
2018
Belgians Love Chocolate
Saying that Belgians love chocolate is a real understatement. “For us, chocolate is a devouring passion, a sweet addiction, and our national pride.” Undoubtedly, Belgian chocolate is some of the...
31
JUL
2018
Pralines from LEONIDAS
Belgian pralines are typically a blend of chocolate and hazelnuts, which may be enhanced with additional flavoring. "Buche Praline" is a smooth, log-shaped hazelnut chocolate. "Marron Au Cafe", a...
16
JUL
2018
Chocolate or Praline? What is the difference?
In Belgium, you will encounter chocolate candy called "praline" or "filled chocolates" in France. The famous "Pralines" which you love to taste must respect the following definition :
A...
29
JUN
2018
Yes, Beer is food
Of course beer is a beverage, as the majority of its composition is water; however, given that it's also made with cereal grains, hops and yeast, all of this combined goodness is oftentimes...
11
JUN
2018
Beer culture in Belgium
The etymology of beer is uncertain. Two words are associated with it: bibere and cervisia. Bibere is Latin and means to drink. The...
31
MAY
2018
A Menu of Belgian Beers
As the Belgians are fond of saying, "Our food is cooked with French finesse but served in portions of German generosity." And in another homily, "If one has to eat three meals a day, then...
18
MAY
2018
Beer and cheese are compatible friends
Not many people realize that beer and cheese have far more in common. Both are simple and nutritious, each born of Graminae and carefully nurtured in an ancient fermentation process. Of...
19
APR
2018
Six steps to paradise!
Fine chocolate is one of life's pleasures and one of the few vices, which today's society finds acceptable. Here's how to do it justice.
Step 1: Allow the chocolate bar to come...