Bonnat Fine Chocolate Since 1884

I hope you have been able to stay cool today. It got up to 105 degrees. My goodness! Check with elderly neighbors where you are and make sure their air conditioning is working all right, and don't forget to give any pets plenty of water.

I was going to post this last night; however, we had some computer glitches come up. On the spur of the moment as I was trying to get back on-line, my adult children came by and invited me to go with them to watch the meteor shower that was expected between midnight and 4:00 a.m. So off we went to sit on a dock on a lovely, still lake and watch the incredible night sky as it danced with "shooting stars."

I have another great source of chocolate for you. In France, there is a company, Bonnat Chocolates http://www.bonnat-chocolatier.com/ , that has been producing fine chocolates in Voiron, in the Isere Region. Felix Bonnat, chocolatier and confectioner, started the company in 1884. His two sons helped in the business. His grandson, Raymond, took over the firm in 1959, and he, his wife, and two of his children carry on the family tradition of making some of the world's finest chocolates.

They have an adorable gift box that can be ordered. It is a miniature shop that resembles the first Bonnat business establishment. There are many gift boxes to choose from that have chocolates which have over 50 % cacao ( cocoa as we know it) content that can be ordered on-line through their web site. Two of their chocolates that I have heard are very good, are the Pour Croquer Trinite' and the Pour Croquer Hacienda El Rosario. I understand these two have 75% cacao content which is very high.

Remember, these chocolates are NOT your typical American sweet candy bars. These are fine chocolates with sometimes a spicy, somewhat bitter, intense, warm flavor which lasts and has character. In past blogs, I mentioned that fine chocolates are like fine wines. Observe the look of the chocolate. Smell it. Feel the smoothness in your mouth. SAVOR it. As far as I know, the ONLY ingredients are cacao, sugar, and butter.

There are a couple of stores in the US that carry Bonnat Chocolates. The addresses are on the web site. Otherwise, you can just order on-line through the site.

It is exciting sharing the best of chocolates with you. Till next time-

Stay cool and take care.