Flanders scores highly around the world not just for its
quality chocolate
, but also the refined pralines made with it. It’s no surprise then to
learn that it was in Brussels where the first Belgian praline was first
created.
These days chocolate and chocolate making is part of the
Belgium heritage
. Unsurprisingly, on average Belgians eat 6 kilos of chocolate per
person each year (according to the Royal Belgian Association of the
Biscuit, Chocolate, Praline and Confectionary). Over the years pralines
became a token of love, not very surprising as each piece is made by
hand, or at least the true Belgian pralines are, with much thought and
love for the crafts. The real deal is often
free of additives
as well, which means you’ve got to eat the pralines quite quickly. But
that doesn’t seem to be a problem for most people.
Learn more on Wikipedia