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You can't visit Belgium without digging into chocolate. It's famous for a reason and not-to-be-missed. We enjoyed sampling a few from each of the local chocolateries and determining which ones we liked best. The storefronts were also exquisite and even more spectacular, at times, than the chocolates! I was very impressed with the amount of effort put into excellent presentation.
While all the chocolates were absolutely delicious, I couldn't help but feel like the best chocolates in the world are right here in the U.S of A. at Woodhouse Chocolates. This is the stuff that dreams are made of...if you love chocolate that is (who doesn't?). If you're lucky enough to live in the Bay Area, head up to St. Helena at your earliest convenience. Even if you're not a wine drinker, it's still fun to visit Napa Valley for the scenery, great food, and small-town experience. By the way, Quatres Epices, Mint, and Passion Fruit are my favorites at Woodhouse.
images 1-5 - moi; image 6 - twigs and honey
My friend who did an internship in Belgium was always telling us about the "chocolate and lace." We told her it sounded like some sort of 80's big hair band. lol :) Looks divine though
ReplyDeleteIt can't get any better than that!
ReplyDeleteOh yum... and the little mushrooms are adorable. I love mushrooms
ReplyDeleteThose mushrooms are really cute, and the chocolate looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI stumbled onto your blog somehow, and was so happy to see your vacation rental in France. I'm keeping you in mind for my next trip to France. My son in law's parents live in Toulouse, and when we go for a visit, we love to do other side trips. Your place is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWe lived in Paris for two years, and I can only imagine what you went through to renovate your beautiful place! Everything runs at a snails pace :) Love your beautiful blog as well.
love Belgian Chocolate. last time i was in brugge...i bought a ton to bring back to my family. sad...it ended with me eating it all! :)
ReplyDeleteWe went to St. Helena this weekend...happened upon their Hometown Harvest Festival, shopped, had lunch at Market (our favorite restaurant/cafe, and topped it off with chocolates from Woodhouse Chocolates a few doors down. They are so scrumptious! Those are my favorite flavors, too!
ReplyDeleteIs that picture from Brugges? One of my favorite places in Europe. Did you try the chocolate at Dumon?
ReplyDeletei love brujas or bruge beatifull city i love your blog
ReplyDeleteThere's a Belgian chocolatier less than half a block away from my husband's work. It's a terrible, wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteOoh really! Need to head up there pronto!
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