Eating Chocolate While Abroad
Decadent Foods and Foreign Chocolate
Traveling is all about treating yourself to new experiences and splurging when it's appropriate. If you want to travel light, buy your food from local markets the same way you would in your home town, but if your desire is to experience the best that the world has to offer, then consider decadent gourmet foods or simple and exotic dishes native to the countries you visit.
No matter what cuisine you decide to try, don't pass up on the opportunity to enjoy luxury chocolate from around the world. Chocolate lovers will attest that there's nothing like experiencing pure chocolate developed without unnecessary sweeteners and additives. Chocolate from different tastes different countries as a result of the natural flavors in the cacao beans. For a sampling of luxury chocolates that make for expensive, lavish gifts as well as an extravagant personal experience, consider the popular choices below.
Godiva Chocolate:
Although sold at a lower premium than some other chocolate brands, Godiva
chocolate is a popular favorite and one of the first chocolate companies to market itself as a premium chocolate distributor.
Originating out of Brussels in Belgium, Godiva honors its
brand name with a fabulous product, stylish packaging, and selective distribution. In addition, Godiva gained popularity through a sophisticated
marketing campaign. The brand name "Godiva" originates from a legend of the Lady Godiva, a woman in Belgium history exemplifying the richness, sensuality, and purity of
chocolate. As a retailer of premium chocolate, Godiva has achieved
worldwide market success and recognition. Like other chocolates, Godiva is
richly received as a souvenir, party favor, or romantic gift.
Godiva is Belgium
chocolate, though it is sold in boutiques all over the world, including New York, Paris, France and Tokyo, Japan. Godiva's production plants are located in Brussels, Belgium and Pennsylvania, USA.
Knipschildt Chocolate:
Knipschildt chocolate is a high premium
artisan chocolate and confections vendor. Knipschildt is perhaps the world's
most expensive chocolate. Knipschildt chocolates are made by hand to
provide a truly exquisite chocolate experience resulting from rich, deep flavors and precise, beautiful craftmanship. Knipschildt chocolates are sold primarily as
gift chocolates. Knipschildt chocolates are created in Norwalk, Connecticut
by Denmark chef Fritz Knipschildt, whose culinary training also includes French and Spanish influence. Knipschildt chocolate is created from all natural ingredients, including heavy
cream, real butter, real sugar, and special herbs and fruits for natural organic flavoring. Capitalizing on the gourmet coffee craze, Knipschildt chocolates has recently marketed Knipschidt chocolate sticks as part of the luxury coffee
experience.
Knipschildt chocolates are hand crafted at two primary locations: Knipschildt Chocolatier and Café
Chocopologie. ">Knipschildt chocolates have
won multiple awards, including Best of the Gold Coast's Most Decadent Dessert and voted one of the top three chocolates in the world by
Gourmet Magazine.
Additional Information:
Read an article comparing luxury chocolates Knipschildt Chocolatier, Godiva, and French creations La Maison du Chocolat and Michel Cluizel.
View the official website for Godiva Chocolate.
View the official website for Knipschildt Chocolate.
View the official website for Milka Chocolate.
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