A Belgian Connection My elderly Mum has recently had a week in hospital with pneumonia. You'll probably be wondering what this has to do with chocolates; let me explain. About ten years ago we took a long weekend coach trip to northern France and Belgium. It was kind of an early Christmas shopping expedition. We really enjoyed some quality time together and I'm really glad we took the opportunity when we could as it wouldn't be possible now. My son was in Belgium on a business trip when she was admitted, and I guess the two things together made me think back to a frosty November morning when Mum & I relished the opportunity to explore wonderful ...  Read the complete review

Neuhaus are my favourite Belgian chocolates, they're on a par with Godiva but Godiva tend to be that little more expensive. If you venture to Belgium, you must make a visit to one of the Neuhaus shops, this shouldn't be difficult there are several in most Belgian towns. It's almost like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, there is chocolate everywhere! The nicest thing is that the chocolates are very fresh, often made the same day. Neuhaus make a range of different chocolates, they have their Ballotin box, which is a combination box containing chocolates with different fillings, some with alcohol, coffee, marzipan etc. The mixed box is ...  Read the complete review