Hi everyone Padistan here,
Have to tell you all about my amazing visit to Joulietta Chocolatier in Paphos.
John is a friend of Joulietta but had not met with her for some time, and as we have just settled back into a routine since visiting the UK, I was out and about with John as he caught up with work.
John had decided he would go and visit Joulietta as recently she had won a Silver Award at the prestigious International Chocolate Awards held in Florence.
When we walked in Joulietta greeted John warmly immediately asking how he was, John, apologizing for not visiting sooner, congratulated Joulietta on her achievement on winning the Award. Beaming with pride, Joulietta told us she competed with 1700 participants at this international event and gained the prized Silver Award for her Fig and Ouzo handcrafted truffle and that her winning entry will now go through to the World Chocolate Awards which will be hosted in London shortly.
While I was there I looked at all the fabulous chocolates on display; it was chocolate heaven and my mouth watered in anticipation to taste. I saw Truffles filled with such delights as my favourite, Hazelnut; there were also Fresh Orange-Mint, Mmm, scrumptious. Joulietta uses only fruit and herbs from the Island, with her Father Demitris sometimes going out to pick fresh produce.
After a chat with Joulietta and congratulations had been given, John purchased some freshly made Scones for a coffee break with Ntina when we get home, and me as well of course.
John chose two types: Cranberry, and fresh Orange and Dark Belgian Chocolate, Joulietta bakes fresh gourmet scones` every day with various delicious fillings and an early call is essential as the sell out very quickly.
When we arrived home, Ntina made coffee, and we warmed the scones through. John following Joulietta`s instructions: John gently sliced the scones in half, wrapped them in tin foil and placed them in a warm (not hot) oven for just a few minutes. He took them out unwrapped them, and you could smell the lovely aroma of the fruit and the rich dark chocolate, spread with real butter they were delicious. We had two saving the others for the next day, what a treat we had in store
Joulietta`s shop is a delight, small but inviting with a cabinet full of delicious, tempting chocolates and cakes facing you as you enter, there are period style tables outside so you can have fresh coffee with either a scone or perhaps a delicious Chocolate Cheesecake, they are all tempting. A glass partition behind the counter there is a full-screen view of the preparation area, providing first-hand insight into Joulietta`s creations. Thanks for reading this blog, to read my other blogs, and short stories visit my website: www.padistan-bear.com and click on Blogs…happy clicking …Padistan
For further information on Joulietta Chocolates visit www.joulietta.com