Belgian Collection
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Collection of 700 Stella Artois Beer Coasters * Vintage * Old * Mats * Belgian $89.00 |
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COMMEMORATIVE STELLA ARTOIS Belgian BEER ICONIC GLASSES/ Pair 0.4L/Collectible $32.99 |
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TEKE STATUE from Belgian collection $299.00 |
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Belgian Congo postmark collection. Congo Belge. 38 stamps $7.89 |
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BELGIAN CONGO Small Collection $3.00 |
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GI JOE CLASSIC COLLECTION–BELGIAN PARA-COMMANDO LIMITED EDITION –BRAND NEW $19.99 |
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BELGIAN CONGO – INTERESTING CLASSICAL COLLECTION G524 $11.50 |
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Belgian Congo on Scott International stamp album pages collection $9.99 |
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CORSENDONK BELGIAN ABBEY TULIP SHAPE BEER GLASS – Collectible $22.99 |
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Collectible Belgian Lindemans Merchant du Vin Glass $15.00 |
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Congo Belgian Congo Stamps Collection (HH027Congo) $4.00 |
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Belgian Tervuren Dog Collectible Figure H: 3.5 $5.30 |
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BELGIAN CONGO & RUANDA-URUNDI LARGE COLLECTION: 85 STAMPS $1.90 |
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Belgian Art Collection 1956 catalogue illustrated index $35.23 |
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BELGIAN CONGO LARGE COLLECTION MINT STAMPS INCLUDING SHEETS $1.56 |
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Belgian Congo Lot P-13Ad 1947 5 Francs VG-F Add Collection $75.00 |
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Belgian Sheepdog CLIP ART CD COLLECTION 388 Images! $85.99 |
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Belgian Tervuren CLIP ART CD COLLECTION 630 Images! $119.99 |
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Dr. Bob Belgian East Africa Stamp Collection $0.01 |
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Hat Collectible 8032 Dutch Belgian Light Dragoons (12 Mounted) 1:72 $6.74 |
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Belgian Tervuren Dog Collectible Figure H: 3.5 $5.30 |
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SHOCK TOP BELGIAN WHITE BELGIAN STYLE WHEAT ALE BEER TAP COLLECTIBLE AND RARE $29.99 |
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Leffe Blonde Belgian Import Tap Handle New!! kegerator/collection !! $19.99 |
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Overprint BELGIUM Europe BELGIAN Postage STAMPS 4 Pages Old Collection LOT 1611L $24.95 |
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Overprint BELGIAN EAST AFRICA Belgium STAMPS 4 Pages Old Collection LOT 1612L $24.95 |
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Belgian Tervuren Dog Collectible Figure H: 3.5 $8.00 |
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Chokwe Mask Mwana Pwo Stand Belgian Collection $1,250.00 |
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Belgian Congo Collection 42 Stamps Used / Unused / Mounted $1.56 |
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ANTIQUE BELGIAN SILVER CARVINGS PEWTER in LIEGE CHURCHES & COLLECTIONS $131.25 |
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Three Floyds Two Collectible Bottles Of Live a Rich Life Belgian Double IPA $60.00 |
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Congo (Belgian) country collection $1.00 |
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Belgian Tervuren Dog Collectible Figure H: 3.5 $5.30 |
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Safavieh CY-2727 Machine Made Belgian “Courtyard Collection” Indoo Outdoor Rug $9.99 |
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Belgian Tervuren Dog Collectible Figure H: 3.5 $8.00 |
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VINTAGE BELGIAN ABBEY ALE PATER LIEVEN BEER GLASS FOR YOUR BARWARE COLLECTION $27.00 |
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BELGIUM BELGIAN 10 DIFF 1949-1993 COIN LOT COLLECTION GROUP SET INC OLD $0.99 |
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BELGIAN Street Sign collectable great gift dog pet breeder groomer veterinarian $6.99 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 322 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 321 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 319 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 318 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 317 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 316 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 315 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 314 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 313 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 312 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 311 $22.95 |
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Antique BELGIUM POSTAGE STAMPS Page from Old Collection Belgian Belgique LOT 304 $22.95 |
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CHIMAY TRAPPIST ALE BELGIAN BEER GLASSES/ Pair – 0.25 L – Collectible $29.99 |
The Manyt Different Kinds of Belgian Chocolate Truffles
A chocolate truffle is a collection of chocolate sweets. This mouth watering confection us usually made with a round ganache of chocolate core covered with a powdered cocoa or chocolate. It is actually named after the truffle fungus because of their physical similarities.
A ganache is a French term which refers to the concoction of heavy cream and chocolate. It is usually produced from cream of heavy consistency which is boiled and then dispensing it on top of chopped up chocolate. This concoction is mixed until it finally is perfectly smooth. The ratio and proportion of the ganache will vary depending on the kind of chocolate the chocolatier wants. For truffles, the usual ratio is two parts of chocolates is to one part of cream.
There are basically four kinds of chocolate truffles that have been circulating the chocolate world. These three are the Swiss truffle, European truffle, American Truffle, and the Belgian truffle.
The Swiss truffle is produced from the combination of chocolate and a boiling concoction of butter and dairy cream. This mixture is then gradually transferred into casts for setting. Eventually cocoa powder is sprinkled unto the chocolate casts. The Swiss truffle should be eaten up within days of production since it has a short shelf-life.
American truffles are shaped like half an egg which is covered with chocolate. It is a combination of milk or dark chocolates with coconut oil that is hardened and butterfat. The Canadians also has their own version which includes the additional ingredients of peanut butter and graham crumbs.
European truffles is created from a base made from powdered cocoa, powdered milk, and fats as well as syrup which then results to a palatable truffle which has oil-in-water essence.
Finally, the Belgian truffle is a produced from Belgian chocolate and ganache. The ganache may be mixed with certain liquors and essences. Mixtures of truffles are formed into long strands or balls, covered with powdered cocoa, dipped with icing. The Belgian chocolate truffles, compared to its Swiss counterpart, are richer in chocolate and are less sweet. It is considered as the best type of chocolate truffle in the world of chocolates.
Belgian truffles are easy to make even for neophyte chocolatiers. You only need the following ingredients to start with: cooking chocolate, sifted instant coffee, egg yolk, sifted sugar icing, and unsalted butter.
To make the truffles, break down the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a pot. The pot should be heated by a bigger pot filled with boiling water. This is called the au-bain-Marie method. Then add up the butter and mix it until it melts. Next, do away with the chocolate and butter combination pot then mix in the egg yolk, icing sugar, coffee and then let this mixture chill down. Check the mixture from time to time to ensure that it will not become very hard.
Then, when the chocolate seems a little solid, scoop a teaspoonful and shape it into balls. You can roll it in your hands to get that rounded effect.
As for the covering, combine the powdered cocoa and the sugar icing in a mixing bowl. Then sprinkle it unto the balls of chocolate you have made.
The truffles should be then stored in the fridge for a longer shelf life.
So, you can either make your own truffle or travel to Belgium to buy the famed truffles yourself. Plus, you even go on a sight seeing adventure while munching on the truffles as you travel.
About the Author
Information on pictures of chocolate can be found at the Chocolate Facts site.
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Wallace Collection – ‘Phil’ (Belgian TV 1971)