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While many people spend lots of money on fine wines, until recently you generally couldn't say the same about chocolate -- not even gourmet chocolate. However, with the advent of high-end Chocolatiers like Amadei, you can now find chocolates to which terms like terroir are now applied (a term from the wine-world that is used to describe the unique flavors and tones imparted by a specific region). Related Article Tags: , ,
Chocolate, in various forms, is enjoyed by millions worldwide. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
From the 18th century, the Belgian chocolate has risen in fame. In 1912, a chocolate genius Jean Neuhaus created a new procedure and increased its popularity ten-fold. He used a "couverteur" which is a specialized chocolate version. It is also the pralines cold shell. But it is different from the American sugary treats found in most candy shops. Chocolate pralines from Belgium are filled with varieties of flavored creams or nougats, such as hazelnut, fruit, more chocolate, or coffee. Some of the chocolatiers in the time of Neuhaus could duplicate his pralines complex flavors. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Learn more about chocolate and you'll find more reasons to enjoy it!
One of the famous types of chocolate is the Belgian chocolate. In fact, Belgian chocolates have become the standard of gourmet wherein all other confections of chocolates are measured. Related Article Tags: , ,
Belgian chocolates are considered as the food of the champions, the rich people's indulgence and also the masses, and a temptation for lovers. Every year, Belgium is able to produce chocolate products of about 172,000 tons. You can even find over 2,000 shops offering their precious chocolate goodies. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Artist/cartoonist John Q. Tullius said "Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies." Long ago, chocolate became the go-to indulgence for a large portion of humanity. We eat it when we're happy, when we're sad, when we're celebrating, and for no good reason at all. Americans consume 11.7 pounds per person annually. Most chocolate is consumed as candy bars and similar mass-produced treats, but for a growing number, the hunt for high-quality confections made in small quantities by hand using the best ingredients has become a mission. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
A chocolate truffle is a collection of chocolate sweets. This mouth watering confection us usually made with a round ganache of chocolate core covered with a powdered cocoa or chocolate. It is actually named after the truffle fungus because of their physical similarities. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Paris may have the Eiffel Tower and Rome may have the Trevi Fountain but, if you're looking for romance, Brussels is every bit as appealing for a snatched weekend away or a magical, low-key honeymoon rendezvous. It is a city which begs exploration and, from the moment you check into your Brussels city hotel, you will be entranced by the blending of a cosmopolitan culture with quaint, medieval cobbled streets and an almost tangible sense of history. But hidden behind the bustling boulevards and the buzzing city squares lies the quieter, more reflective heart of Brussels.
A trip down the baking aisle in a grocery store presents the pastry chef with more options for chocolate than the candy counter. But if you're stuck in a pinch, is it okay to substitute semi-sweet chips with a bittersweet bar? What can a glimpse at the list of ingredients tell you about a chocolate bar? Besides color, is there any real difference between white chocolate and milk chocolate? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Ah, chocolate...comfort food for some, a sweet treat for others and still others believe it's an aphrodisiac (gasp! hmm..could be). Follow the history of chocolate from the time about 2,000 years ago when cacao pods were first discovered to have a tempting treat inside just waiting to be found and experienced.
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