World Chocolate Masters

February 9, 2009

I’ve made so many changes to the 2nd draft. Writing a NaNoWriMo first draft results in a BIG mess: type, type, type, cross off the date on the calendar, whew made it through another day and shut up editor. There are writers who press delete or file 30 days of effort under do not open, but I will press on.

The goal of the main character is to become a chocolatier. These photos serve to remind me of the beauty and magnitude of that dream. Of course, this means that I must become an expert on chocolate – a delicious task.

I’ve already decided on the source of the characters interest, education and apprenticeship.The character must also contemplate what types of chocolates to specialize in: classic chocolate combinations such as chocolate/raspberry or chocolate hazelnut (my favorites), or cutting-edge such as chocolate/chili or chocolate/anise/berry. Other considerations: fancy or rustic appearance, to specialize in bars, pralines or truffles, packaging (simple, rustic, elegant), and range of products.

One problem to surmount is financing. The setting is present day and the current economic crisis is one obstacle.

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Sergi Vela at work

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Showpiece Sergi Vela

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Dipping pralines

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Finishing pralines

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