As a chocolate producer, tasting sweets is part of her daily routine. This Easter weekend, she looks forward to brunch accompanied by plenty of sparkling wine. Her palate, attuned to the intricate flavors of chocolate, eagerly anticipates the delightful combination of rich, velvety confections and effervescent bubbles. The prospect of indulging in these contrasting sensations excites her, promising a sensory experience that transcends the ordinary. With each bite of artisanal chocolate, she savors the harmonious interplay of sweetness and bitterness, a symphony of tastes that mirrors the complexity of her craft. When paired with the crisp, celebratory notes of sparkling wine, the flavors dance on her tongue, creating a symposium of gastronomic delight. This moment of respite, set against the backdrop of Easter festivities, offers a brief but cherished escape from the demands of her chocolate-making enterprise. In this tranquil interlude, she finds solace in the simple pleasures of good food, good company, and the shared joy of the season. As she raises her glass in a toast to new beginnings, she reflects on the symbiotic relationship between her work and her personal life, where passion and profession intertwine to create moments of pure bliss. This Easter weekend, amidst the clinking of glasses and laughter of friends, she embraces the opportunity to revel in the fruits of her labor, finding fulfillment not just in the act of creation, but also in the act of celebration. So, as she prepares to savor the delights of the upcoming weekend, she does so with a heart full of gratitude for the joys that her vocation brings and a spirit eager to immerse itself in the pleasures of the present moment.
My weekend with Laura Schälchli: “Weekend means almost no chocolate consumption.”
