I admit it, I love chocolate. And so I am watching morning TV and a report on the health benefits of Belgium chocolate catches my attention.  As if we needed an excuse to eat good Chocolate, but this was where I heard of Leonidas Cocoabean. Being the chocolate-loving health fanatic that I am, I did pay attention to the decadent images flashing across the screen. One-by-one, white and dark chocolate perles, and pralines danced across the screen. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, the segment did sound like an infomercial reviewing the choice of chocolates filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, liqueur, fruit-flavored ganache, butter cream, caramel, hazelnuts, almonds and more (if you haven’t eaten just yet, sorry for being too descriptive). I went online and searched for Belguim chocolate shops. Once inside the store the most amazing chocolate aroma engulfed my senses. I met a very friendly shop assistant who told me that all of their chocolates and fillings are made using only 100% pure cocoa butter. This butter is a natural ingredient extracted from the cacao bean, an antioxidant, giving these chocolates their creamy texture that literally melts in your mouth. Who knew chocolate could taste so good – and be so good for you?

Apparently Belgium chocolates have more antioxidants than red wine or green tea. I received a free taste of chocolate and then selected an assortment of treats. Then I had them wrapped in an elegant gift box, just like the one I had seen earlier on TV.

Later that evening over dinner we **reluctantly** handed over the box of chocolates to our friend in celebration of his 30th birthday.

But we convinced him to open them as dessert. First, the amazing chocolate aroma, then the taste. Of course I had to insist we try them.

This was a great gift given him! And everyone agreed. This one is on my list for need a special occasion gift or just a healthy indulgence.

Love LXS Gaby

Leonidas Cocoa Bean is located Shop 2, Chifley Square, Sydney near Circular Quay.

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