http://www.boxochocolates.com/chocolates/belgian-chocolates.html Belgian chocolates have been around for close to 150 years. Belgian chocolates are a great chocolate gift tot give--or receive. en-us Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:54:49 EDT Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:54:49 EDT Weblog Editor 2.0 Belgians have been making chocolates for well over a century, and are now famous for their Belgian chocolates. Learn more about the story of Belgian chocolates here. The Sweet Beginning of Belgian Chocolates In 1857, Jean Neuhaus opened a pharmacy and sold dark chocolate along with other pharmaceuticals. (Quick background: Chocolate was once thought to have healing properties.) Soon after, Charles Neuhaus created a chocolate bar he named Cote d'Or. (It's a very rich chocolate that is still popular today.) In the early 1900s, Jean Neuhaus's grandson, Jean Neuhaus Jr., got the idea to sell solid chocolates with soft centers (known as pralines). His wife put them in pretty gift boxes, and the idea took off. Eventually, he made the chocolates in different flavors. And now, Belgian chocolates are sold worldwide. The Gift of Belgian Chocolates Most people won't go out and buy Belgian chocolates for themselves. They're seen as gourmet chocolates that are usually given as a gift. Think about it. When you're craving chocolate, you probably go to your local convenience store or grocery store and buy something from the shelves near the register. Chances are you aren't headed to a gourmet chocolate shop to buy some kind ofEuropean chocolates. Belgian chocolates are not overly expensive, but to satisfy a craving, a 50 cent candy bar will usually do the trick. Or, if you are a true choc-o-holic who needs a supply of chocolate on hand for chocolate emergencies, why not indulge yourself with an assortment of Belgian chocolates to have on hand? We scoured the Internet to find the best selection, which was at http://www.chocolate.com. They have Belgian chocolate gift sets as well as Belgian chocolates you can have for yourself. And when you have a chocolate lover on your gift list, and you don't know what to get him or her, Belgian chocolates make a great gift. What chocolate lover wouldn't adore a gift of Belgian chocolates? Next: German chocolates Dutch chocolates Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:54:49 EDT