Mozartkugeln, or Mozart Balls.

It seems as if I left out some important, and largely essential details in yesterdays blog entry regarding Viennese and Austrian food. One of the best thing, or THE best thing about Vienna and Austria is the Mozart Balls. Mozart Balls, or locally and historically known as Mozartkugeln, are chocolate coated balls filled with a almond-pistachio marzipan, and chocolate nougat.

One of the many variation's of a Mozart Ball. 

Paul Fürst, the creator of the original Mozartkulgel, invented and created this hugely successful chocolate in Salburg back in 1890, naming after none other than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Unfortunately, Fürst never thought to protect the name 'Mozartkugel', and after presenting his masterpiece in Paris in 1905, company's were free to make copy's of the Salzburg treat. Today, the original Fürst Mozartkulgel is available exclusively in only 4 specialty shops. 

But don't worry, you can get many other variations (just as amazing) all over Austria. In Vienna, the most prevalent brand that I have seen is Mirabell (Kraft Foods Austria), in the red and gold wrapping. The original Fürst brand is in a blue and silver foil, and much more expensive. I have not yet had the opportunity to sample the originals, however looking at the copies, I don't think I will be disappointed. 

The best so far.

I hope this answers a few questions over my brief mentioning of these chocolate miracles in my last blog entry! And all the more reason to visit Austria in my opinion, spectacular little treats. But watch yourself, they can be dangerous. 

Also mentioned a minor illness, well, as all minor illnesses turn into normal illnesses, I am officially a normal amount of ill. (As you can see by that sentence.. I should head back to bed).

Lots of liquids.. got it. Also thankful for the amazing roommates I have been blessed with, giving me all sorts of strange remedies. Still working up to the sketchy Russian loose leaf tea though.. that may be too much.

More news when my eyes aren't watering! Ciao shannon xx

Glass of the tiny chocolate wonders.. yes, this was a HUGE glass.