Cioccolato, Chocolat, Part 1
"Cioccolato" is Italian for chocolate, and"chocolat" is French, of course. Do you think of Italy and France whenyou think of imported chocolate? Most people would probably make theforeign chocolate connection with Switzerland or Belgium. But it'sFebruary, and a certain holiday associated with romance and chocolateis approaching. Italian and French are probably the most romantic ofthe Romance languages. Why waste your time and money on generic giftsat Hallmark or Godiva (owned and operated by the American soup giantCampbell's) when you can spend the next week learning a few charmingphrases in Italian or French to murmur to your sweetie when you presentan original, thoughtful gift of the finest Italian or French chocolate?
Today I'll review some Italian options, and tomorrow, we'll venture to France.
Torino,Italy is home to one of the most famous little hazelnut chocolates inthe world, with that distinctive triangular shape and gold wrapper. Giandujotto Classicoby Guido Gobino are dangerously addictive - much like Nutella, whichhas a similar flavor. Giandujotto are firmer and richer than anyhazelnut spread, and carefully portioned into pieces just right for twodelicious melt-in-your-mouth bites - perfect for sharing with someonespecial.
I've already mentioned L'Artigiano's hot chocolateblends, but they also produce gourmet chocolate bars and truffles.Their award-winning Sale Dolce(sweet salt) bars in milk and dark chocolate are simply exquisite. Ifyou like chocolate covered pretzels or peanuts, (or even chocolatecovered potato chips!) you like the taste combination of salty andsweet. Cut out the middleman (the pretzel, peanut, etc.) and try someof the best artisan chocolate from Italy with sweet salt of Cerviablended in perfect proportion so as not to overpower each other.
Another unique taste experience from L'Artigiano can be found in a small ivory box containing their Formaggio di Fossa e Albana Passito truffles(or, as they call them, "tesori," or treasures). These little darkchocolate confections contain aged cheese and dessert wine - a savorycombination to satisfy a connoisseur, or maybe just someone with anadventurous palate.
Amore!
Today I'll review some Italian options, and tomorrow, we'll venture to France.
Torino,Italy is home to one of the most famous little hazelnut chocolates inthe world, with that distinctive triangular shape and gold wrapper. Giandujotto Classicoby Guido Gobino are dangerously addictive - much like Nutella, whichhas a similar flavor. Giandujotto are firmer and richer than anyhazelnut spread, and carefully portioned into pieces just right for twodelicious melt-in-your-mouth bites - perfect for sharing with someonespecial.
I've already mentioned L'Artigiano's hot chocolateblends, but they also produce gourmet chocolate bars and truffles.Their award-winning Sale Dolce(sweet salt) bars in milk and dark chocolate are simply exquisite. Ifyou like chocolate covered pretzels or peanuts, (or even chocolatecovered potato chips!) you like the taste combination of salty andsweet. Cut out the middleman (the pretzel, peanut, etc.) and try someof the best artisan chocolate from Italy with sweet salt of Cerviablended in perfect proportion so as not to overpower each other.
Another unique taste experience from L'Artigiano can be found in a small ivory box containing their Formaggio di Fossa e Albana Passito truffles(or, as they call them, "tesori," or treasures). These little darkchocolate confections contain aged cheese and dessert wine - a savorycombination to satisfy a connoisseur, or maybe just someone with anadventurous palate.
Amore!
Posted by Cioccolato at 2/26/2007 2:21 PM 
Categories: French Chocolate, L'Artigiano, guido gobino, Italian Chocolate
Categories: French Chocolate, L'Artigiano, guido gobino, Italian Chocolate
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