Not everyone can buy Teuscher chocolate in the Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich, Switzerland. Fortunately, we have our own Teuscher here in Chicago. For the story of how Swiss chocolatiers are conquering the world, see this article in the New York Times. The trend is toward exotic flavors (chili pepper and even goat cheese) and darker chocolate. But the Swiss are obliged to turn their attentions abroad -- at 25 pounds of chocolate per capita per year, their compatriots couldn't eat more of the stuff if they tried (or unless they were British, who eat more -- and indeed I even know some Swiss people who prefer Cadbury to Spruengli!). But no one can beat Teuscher for presentation, so if you are looking for a special gift, check them out.
Photo by Dominic Buettner for the New York Times.
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