Chocolate Guide:

Praliné - A mixture, often used as a filling, of equal proportions of roasted nuts (almonds, blanched hazelnuts, etc.) and sugar to which chocolate is then added.
Praline - The French and Flemish name for any filled chocolate.
Ganache - A dense and rich chocolate mixture made by combining chocolate and cream or liqueur.
Marzipan - Mixture of ground almond and sugar.
Gianduja - A delicious mixture of melted chocolate, sugar and finely ground roasted hazelnuts.

Gourmet Chocolates:: boxed chocolates, chocolate gift baskets and impressive chocolate truffles, gourmet chocolates and chocolate of the month club make an excellent chocolate gift!

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To the ancient Mayans it was the nectar of the gods. Europeans revered it as a symbol of wealth and power. African cultures believed it an aphrodisiac. One of the world's greatest expressions of taste and rapture, chocolate is enjoyed by millions, yet few have successfully combined the oldest traditions of confection-making with the purest natural ingredients. 

Leonidas Chocolates are a delightful Belgian chocolate gift that will impress the recipient yet is still an affordable gourmet chocolate gift.

From his humble workshop at the Marche Aux Grains in Brussels in 1913, Leonidas Kestekides skillfully crafts delectable chocolates. The master confectioner creates chocolates using time honored traditions. He fills them with the highest quality of ingredients including fresh creams, whole nuts, pure butter, and fruits. Leonidas stands behind the open window of his shop on Boulevard Anspach and sells his chocolates to the world. His chocolates are an immediate success.

Today Confisserie Leonidas has expanded beyond the little workshop in Brussels. However, the passion, tradition and commitment to quality is the same today as it was when Leonidas first started. We strive to continue the founder's dream, which was to make a quality product and provide it at a reasonable price so that everyone would have access to such a luxury.

With over 1700 stores and sales locations worldwide, Leonidas chocolate stores can be found from Brussels to Tokyo to Los Angeles . Leonidas Chocolates offer over 80 variety of fresh chocolates, which are air freighted weekly from Brussels to all Leonidas stores worldwide.