Food

An Obsession for Belgian Chocolate

First, a confession. I am of Swiss ancestry. My husband is Belgian. To say that chocolate is of importance to our very essence is a serious understatement. But whose nation’s chocolate reigns supreme? The heated discussions on this topic over …

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Belgium produces the most delicious and exquisite chocolate pralines in the world. Full stop. Our top five favorite sources for Belgium chocolate. (via thetravellingmom.ca)

The Best Cappuccino and Gelato in Rome

I’ve often wondered how Italians became ‘the’ global coffee cognoscenti. After all, coffee beans don’t grow in Italy. They’re imported from the tropics, then roasted, ground, and consumed in Italy in vast quantities. Similarly, the Italian love of gelato is understandable, …

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cappuccino with italy written in foam