Belgian Chocolate seems to have a great marketing machine behind it. It seems that Americans go crazy for it and a good number of us Brits love it to. But generally I’m a touch unconvinced. There are some great chocolatiers in Belgium such as Pierre Marcolini but often the chocolate you will find there are more creamy than I’d like. There is one thing to be said about the country, however, and that’s they’ve got more chocolate shops in their than we do have pubs, and Belgium is a fraction of the size of the UK! Also, don’t confuse “Belgium chocolate” with chocolate from Belgium, the former is a style that many try and recreate, but fail to live up to the hype.
I didn't really expect this bar to be anything other than poor, and I was proven right!
Undoubtably one of my chocolate highlights of 2010. If you ever get the chance to try a Geert Vercruysse Selection I can assure you, you won't regret it!
These Wittamer Classic Carré didn't look too great, but the flavours and textures of the assortment was actually exceptional. My personal favourite was the pepper ganache.
These Pierre Marcolini Palets Fins and Saveurs du Monde are gave me one of the best chocolate experiences of my life.
These chocolates from Moko could have been so much better seeing as the packaging was great. Unfortunately the chocolates themselves weren't all that great.
A profile of Pierre Marcolini the chocolatier from Brussels who wins award after award in the chocolate and pastry world.
This 54% dark chocolate bar from Choc-o-bars was a dissapointment. Belgian chocolate should be so much better!
As white chocolates goes, this Thorntons White Chocolate Block was actually very good. Well worth trying.
Wittamer Sugar Free Milk Chocolate
Geert Vercruysse Selection
Wittamer Classic Carré
Pierre Marcolini Palets Fins and Saveurs du Monde
10 Belgian Caramels From Bon Bons of Leeds
Even though I'm not the biggest caramel fan, the Belgian caramels from Stefan Dumon still weren't great.Moko Chocolate Truffles
Pierre Marcolini
Callebaut Chocolate
A look at the famous Belgium chocolate brand, what they make and their history.Dolfin Chocolate
I just love the imagination of Dolfin chocolate and the fantastic range of flavours that they combine with a very good quality chocolate.Choc-O-Bars 54% Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar
Thorntons Belgian White Chocolate Block
Belgian Chocolate Swirl Fudge
The Belgian Chocolate Swirl Fudge was the best fudge I've ever tasted and would love to try some more.The taste and texture was fantastic.Appellation Sensations Wine Filled Dark Chocolates
These red wine filled dark chocolates were absolutely amazing, they tasted fantastic and were nice and gooey.Waitrose Fruit And Nut Belgian Milk Chocolate
I thought the Waitrose Fruit And Nut Belgian Milk Chocolate was very bland and unappealing. Although if you like the Cadbury's version, give this a go.Sugar Free Cavalier Belgian Chocolate
This Sugar Free Cavalier Belgian Chocolate is a good dark chocolate for diabetics, but its not that special.
