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Top countries in the world of chocolate
July 11 all progressive humanity will celebrate the World Day of chocolate, which only recently, in 1995, invented by the French. However, citizens of France were not the first who thought of devoting "food of the gods", namely the so-called chocolate the Aztecs, the whole day. In the United States celebrate two whole "chocolate holiday: one on July 7, the second - 28 October. In addition, there is another World Day of chocolate, which is celebrated on September 4.You can, of course, in one of those memorable days just to decorate your house and candy all day eating chocolate pudding, eclairs, and do massage, using a chocolate bar. Or go to one of the hotels, such as Etruscan Chocohotel in Perugia, where in each room, chocolate covered table in the foyer shop situated chocolate products from around the world, and the rooms are named after varieties of chocolate. But it seems much more interesting to go to one of the "chocolate" countries, whose inhabitants are good judges of "black gold".
Belgium In this small state can find more than two thousand chocolate boutiques and as much as 16 museums devoted to the sweetness. Chocolate is produced most in the world - 170 thousand tons per year. Legend has it that so beloved around the world dark chocolate was born, thanks to experiments modest Belgian chemist who was looking for a new cough drop. Yes, and the emergence of praline (chocolate with grated nuts) we are obliged to local residents.
The true gourmet should go to the chocolate capital of the country - Bruges. This is where you can satisfy every whim chocolate-lover. Of course, there is a museum in the city of chocolate, and restaurants will offer special chocolate menu, every dish which is sure to be present fraction of favorite delicacies. Starting from the soup of the cocoa beans and veal with chocolate sauce and finishing with pate, flavored dark chocolate. Numerous boutiques, the windows are placed ornate candy most mind-boggling form and composition, similar to its appearance and create the jewelry shops in the town always a festive atmosphere.
Switzerland In contrast to Belgium, where the chocolate came through the colonial past, the Swiss never had overseas colonies, which have grown cocoa beans. However, it is this country is one of the first comes to mind at the mention of the words "milk chocolate". Locals are even statistics on the consumption of chocolate per capita. According to her, the average Swiss consumes in a year not less than 12 kg of sweets. Largest confectioner country should be sought in Zurich, on the square Paradeplatz. Here is located a street cafe, serving delicious chocolate desserts.
And, of course, being in Switzerland, should certainly ride on the "chocolate train" which weekly carries passengers from the train station in Montreux station Gruyeres, its title reminiscent of another world-famous national product. However, this time to visit is not cheese factory, a little factory, which produces chocolate. The hosts graciously offered to tourists get acquainted with the process of cooking delicacies and, of course, hold a tasting room, where you can choose a chocolate to your liking.
Italy Tuscany is known not only for its wines, but also the "Chocolate Valley", which lies in a valley of the river Arno between Florence and Pisa. Locals are proud of the fact that the history of chocolate production in their territories dates back 400 years, while their more venerable European counterparts can hardly boast of two centuries chronicle. The most famous current factory, earned the awards of the London Academy of chocolate - Amedei was founded only 19 years ago, in 1990. However, this did not prevent corporate class chocolates Porcelana, manufactured from rare Venezuelan white chocolate, buy a lot of fans among the powerful. Among his admirers, for example, appear Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni.
In addition to the Arno Valley, should be required to visit a chocolate boutique in the town of Prato, where you can witness the process of hand-made delicacies. And in addition, be sure to come back in Florence at the factory Cioccolato Vestri, where you can take lessons from a local chef preparing delicious desserts, as well as addicted to the unique white chocolate with salt and sesame seeds.
France In France, should go not to have chocolate, but in order to learn from it to cook. Not far from Lyon, in a place called Rhone Valley, is one of the most famous schools of chocolate - Ecole du Grand Chocolat of Valrhona. It will be taught to do a variety of chocolate mousse, which is so famous France, chocolate cakes and chocolate shakes. Of course, basically, the school is designed for professionals, but there is a three-day course for amateurs. However, it costs too high - about 800 euros. that you probably will not even notice. Successful to you online diving and cloudless holiday!
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