GODIVA
Today I went to Bayshore Shopping Mall and hit up GODIVA Chocoliater's - Stumbling around the store I found this foursome of chocolate truffles for 16$. In the mood for something off the charts I purchased this wee box. Hoping to get something good for the 16$ I had just spent on 4 truffles....
The box and ribbon is pleather, the box itself is amazing quality so I assumed the chocolate truffles would be drop dead amazing.
GODIVA has been making chocolates since 1926 which originated in Belgium. Lady Godiva was the inspiration behind GODIVA Chocolates name.
"The famous story of Lady Godiva is the inspiration behind the Godiva Chocolatier name.
In the 11th century, Lady Godiva and her husband Lord Leofric lived
in Coventry, England. Lord Leofric was a powerful ruler who was
unsympathetic to the citizens of his kingdom. Lady Godiva, however, was a
woman of great generosity who had dedicated her life to the
impoverished and stricken.
When Lord Leofric imposed a heavy burden of taxation upon his
subjects, Lady Godiva protested. In response, Lord Leofric set forth
this challenge: If his wife rode naked through the streets, the taxation
would be lifted. Lady Godiva was a modest woman, but she immediately
agreed to this challenge to help her fellow townspeople."
"On the morning of the event, dawn rose, the bells chimed, and Lady
Godiva began her ride wrapped in nothing but her lustrous long hair. The
generosity of Lady Godiva led to more generosity on the part of the
townspeople. The people agreed to all close their shutters to preserve
Lady Godiva's modesty. Throughout the streets, the sounds of hooves
echoed, but not a single glance fell upon Lady Godiva.
Upon her finish, thunderous cheers erupted throughout the town. Lady
Godiva’s bravery and risk had won over the hearts of all who knew her.
As promised, Lord Leofric eased his taxation of the poor and Lady
Godiva's place in history was immortalized."
"Centuries later in 1926, Godiva founder and master chocolatier Joseph
Draps created a new line of Belgian chocolates with extraordinary
richness, premium quality, and iconic style. He sought a name for his
company that embodied timeless values balanced with modern boldness –
much like our lady of legend. The choice became clear to Draps: He named
his company GODIVA."
Now that my lovelies is something to keep in mind when looking at GODIVA'S price tags. What an inspiration- Who say's you can't have your cake and eat it too?! - Wait.. Marie Antionette... but that's a different story.
After opening I was presented with a mixture of intoxicating aroma's ranging from caramel to dark fondant, to nut's and vanilla, the smells were amazing, and I couldn't wait much longer.....First bite tasted like a symphony of euphoria flying down from the heaven's (No joke) - The truffles were thick and creamy, nothing like Lindt, or any of those other chocolates.... these my friends are chocolates. Every nibble filled me up, its so thick it literally fills you up! The best thing about these is that the sugar rush does not crash you, it makes you feel good!! There is NO sugar crash....
Wow is all I can say.. Next time your feeling in the dumps, pick up a box for yourself and enjoy life, remember the finer and simple things in life, one good deed can change the world.
xoxo
Mrs
Chic
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