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Masters of Chocolate look abroad and see something even richer

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Masters of Chocolate look abroad and see something even richer











Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) March 3, 2006

Five years ago, the Belgian chocolate maker Jean Galler collaborated in opening a restaurant in southern Namur where the main courses are flavored with chocolate.

“For example, you might have a foie gras with a touch of chocolate in a sauce,” he said, “or a salmon salad with a vinaigrette with white chocolate.”

The restaurant was a huge success, and, last year, Mr. Galler, who trained in Switzerland and has 30 stores, 13 of them in Belgium, opened a chocolate shop in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, and plans to open other outlets in the United States.

“The Mayas and the Aztecs used chocolate as a spice,” he said, over hot chocolate in his shop in the upscale Uccle neighborhood of Brussels. And indeed, a package of three of his chocolates contains varieties spiced with curry, ginger and angelica.

“Mexico is our roots,” he said. The relative youth of the gourmet chocolate market in the U.S. means it has plenty of room for growth. American tastes are becoming more sophisticated because of greater exposure to fine foods through travel abroad and celebrity chefs on TV.

The trend in gourmet chocolates is toward varietal types-specific cocoa beans grown in specific locations-much like the vintage of fine wines. But, total cocoa content is the most important ratio, and a premium chocolate contains no less than 50 percent total cocoa. The processing is also very important. The longer the chocolate is stirred or conched, the smoother and creamier the resulting chocolate. Conching time ranges from as little as four hours to as many as ninety six hours.

Galler is an “artisanal” chocolate, hand made, created fresh, with unique recipes and natural ingredients : no coloring, preservative or artificial aroma.

Galler’s chocolate has been rated amongst the top European chocolates, and won the 1st retail prize at the Fancy Food Fair in New York in 2001.

All Galler chocolates can be found at the chocolate shop located in Fort Lauderdale, at 920 E Las Olas blvd or on the web site http://www.gallerusa.com.

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Even the Pickest People Love Chocolate As A Gift

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When stumped for a gift idea, why not give the tasty treat of chocolates ? There are many people in the world who don’t want to give a plain old gift card as a gift. Often many feel a gift card is a last resort. Instead many want to give something original and perhaps something delicious. Chocolate gifts have been a great gift idea for years. Not only is it versatile with the various different flavors they are often elegantly pre-wrapped. This saves the extra time a person may not have to furnish a gift.

Chocolate is a great gift for any occasion. It can be given during work events, as a get well present, for the Holidays, even for dinner parties. This gift is great for those who are picky because there are a ton of flavors to choose from. If the gift giver is not sure what flavor the person likes they can pick an assortment of flavors to satisfy the person. An extra touch is a small sophisticated booklet some shops provide. This booklet will contain the different flavors that are in each package. Giving the gift of chocolate is also more budget friendly for those who might be looking for ways to save money. Many chocolates are elegantly designed and made making them look pricey when they really aren’t.

Giving a gift doesn’t mean it has to be difficult or expensive. Chocolate gifts can satisfy even the hardest to buy presents for. Many will appreciate this more that a boring gift card.

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This Valentine’s Day, Chocolate Lovers have even More to Love About Chocolate—and Maybe even a Romantic South Florida Getaway

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This Valentine’s Day, Chocolate Lovers have even More to Love About Chocolate—and Maybe even a Romantic South Florida Getaway











Romanicos Chocolate Valentine’s Mixed Cube


Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 1, 2011

This Valentines Day, chocolate lovers have even more to love about a box of fresh handmade chocolates from Miami-based Romanicos Chocolate. For the month of February, Romanicos has announced its “Little Red Envelope Sweepstakes”—with a prize in every box of chocolate, including the chance to win a romantic weekend getaway for two in the heart of sizzling Miami Beach.

The “Little Red Envelope” Sweepstakes includes all boxes of chocolate shipped between now and February 28, 2011. From the petite Double Nibble Box to the glorious Champagne Royal Truffles or the Valentine’s Cube Art Box, every size box shipped in February will come with a sealed little red envelope… and a secret prize.

“Chocolate is naturally luxurious and fun,” says Romanicos founder and owner Alejandra Bigai. “But winning is even more fun! We wanted to add a little excitement to Valentine’s Day this year. Something unexpected and indulgent, just like our chocolates.”

The grand prize is a romantic weekend getaway for two at The Angler’s – a luxury Boutique Resort in Miami Beach. The weekend includes a 3-day, 2-night stay in the Villa, continental breakfast for two each morning, beach umbrella and 2 beach chairs, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, plus a $ 100 certificate for dinner for two (total grand prize value: $ 2,000).

Other featured prizes in the “Little Red Envelope” Sweepstakes include an original painting by Venezuelan artist Pat Morales, featured on Romanicos’ limited edition boxes from the “In Love” collection ($ 600 value) and a full year’s supply of Romanicos’ incredible artisan chocolates, picked and delivered fresh to the lucky winner every month ($ 600 value).

As part of the “Little Red Envelope” Sweepstakes, all boxes of chocolate will win a prize.

Specializing in fresh handmade chocolate sourced from the highest quality ingredients from Venezuela, Belgium, and around the world, Romanicos’ chocolates are presented with an eye for detail, and a flair for design. From artist Pat Morales’ “In Love” Twin Truffles Box to the Celebration Duo, which comes with a bottle of Spanish champagne, every box of Romanicos chocolate is bound to delight and impress.

Details on the “Little Red Envelope” Sweepstakes can be found on the chocolate company’s website.

About Romanicos Chocolate

Founded in 2001 in Alejandra Bigai’s kitchen, Romanicos original 8 flavors have grown to 20, and include hazelnut, cookies and cream, dulce de leche, and orange. Most chocolates are gluten, dairy, and alcohol-free. Featured on PBS and the Food Network, Romanicos Chocolate store & kitchen is now located in Coral Gables, FL

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