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The full notebook: pralines, chocolatiers, history, addresses and gift ideas, all in one place. 63 articles, updated every week.
Belgian chocolate for Valentine's Day: which to give?
Marcolini, Neuhaus, Leonidas, Wittamer: we compare the Belgian chocolates to give for Valentine's Day, by budget and by recipient.
19 July 2026 · 7 min
History of chocolateIs Belgian chocolate really Belgian?
Turkish Godiva, American Côte d'Or, Japanese Marcolini: who still owns Belgian chocolate, where it's made, and what the label actually guarantees.
18 July 2026 · 9 min
Where to buyWhere to buy Belgian chocolate in Liège: our addresses
Benoît Nihant, Darcis, Carré Noir, Galler or Marcolini: our tested addresses for buying good Belgian chocolate in Liège, by budget and occasion.
18 July 2026 · 8 min
Gourmet itinerariesChocolate itinerary in Ghent: the addresses that count
A chocolate walk through Ghent: Van Hoorebeke, Yuzu, Temmerman and the real cuberdons — what to taste, in what order, at what price, and which windows to skip.
15 July 2026 · 8 min
Gifts & ideasEaster chocolate: which brands should you choose?
Eggs, bells and friture: our selection of Belgian Easter chocolates, from the egg-hunt bag to the chocolatier's box to give as a gift.
14 July 2026 · 8 min
History of chocolateThe oldest Belgian chocolate houses still open today
Neuhaus 1857, Côte d'Or 1883, Wittamer 1910, Leonidas 1913, Mary 1919: Belgium's historic chocolate houses, and what they're still worth today.
14 July 2026 · 8 min
Pralines & specialtiesBest cocoa powder: which one should you choose?
Van Houten, Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Valrhona: we compare taste, price, dutched versus natural cocoa and ethics to pick the best cocoa powder.
14 July 2026 · 9 min
Pralines & specialtiesBest chocolate spread: which one should you buy?
Nutella, Côte d'Or, Galler, Boni, Kwatta: we compare hazelnut content, palm oil, price and ethics to find the best chocolate spread.
14 July 2026 · 9 min
Pralines & specialtiesBest chocolate snack bars: which ones to choose?
Galler, Côte d'Or, Jacques: we compare taste, cocoa quality, price and ethics to choose the best chocolate bars for snacks and lunchboxes.
14 July 2026 · 8 min