The Chocolate Chipper

Chocolates Say A Lot

The world's best chocolates:

Here's a couple of the world's best gourmet chocolates. Get to know them well.

Godiva: It's not surprising that Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., one of the creators of the world's most elegant, hand-crafted chocolates, originated in Brussels, Belgium. For generations, Belgium has had a tradition of perfectionism, from its Rubens paintings and gothic architecture to products made of intricate lace, glittering crystal and its fabulous cuisine.

In keeping with this tradition, the Draps family introduced Belgium to Godiva Chocolate in 1926. Later, Joseph opened the doors to his shop on a cobblestone street on Grande Place. He named his family's chocolate company "Godiva." Draps perfected a unique formula of rich chocolate with unparalleled smoothness. With a remarkable eye for detail, he set forth the standard for Godiva's innovative selection of elegant, European shell-molded designs and beautiful packaging.

Nestle: In the 1860s Henri Nestle, a pharmacist, developed a food for babies who were unable to breast feed. His first success was a premature infant who could not tolerate his mother's milk or any of the usual substitutes. People quickly recognized the value of the new product, after Nestle's new formula saved the child's life, and soon, Farine Lactee Henri Nestle was being sold in much of Europe. In 1905 Nestle merged with the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. By the early 1900s, the company was operating factories in the United States, Britain, Germany and Spain. World War I created new demand for dairy products in the form of government contracts. By the end of the war, Nestle's production had more than doubled. Then Nestle decided to go into the chocolate (bar) market, and a century later, has one of the most recognized names chocolates in the world.

Whatever the occasion, a box of chocolates can say a lot. Whether it be a birthday, anniversary, graduation, chocolates are a welcomed gift. Sample a box of Europe's finest chocolates and see what the hype is about. One taste of gourmet chocolate will have you falling in love with it right away.

Most imported chocolates are in demand nowadays. These chocolates are considered to be the best in the world.