LE CHOCOLATIER

my first clear memory of chocolate
was going with my mãma 
to a chocolaterie.

I don't remember the taste.

no, it was the adorable older man behind the counter 
that first caught my attention.
&

a dreamlike walk up to the glassed cabinets

holding what seemed to be a million different kinds 

of truffles, fudges & dragés.

behind the confections stood the chocolatier. 

umber skinned & mocha eyed. 

dressed in a white, 

almost cinematic looking, apothecary-like uniform.

wearing cotton gloves as if he was handling

the most valuable art. 

my memory tells me 

I was given three different kinds of pralines, 

but it could have been five, ten or even twenty.

so with an uncertain amount of sweet nibbles & a hot chocolate

we sat down, mãma and me, in an atmosphere of 

crisp white walls & minimalism that 

generously allowed the chocolate to shine.

but for me it was the chocolatier
that stole the show.





Stay hungry  Stay soulfullish'

x

Emma





| all chocolate-art, words & recipe by emma lemholt |
| all photography by hannah lemholt |
| shared here is the recipe of the cacao nibs seen in 
image no4, 'cause they are extra delish' | 
| the gold-leaf seen on the truffles in image no5 was a gift from Japan 
-where the gorgeousness & refined aesthetics of all food is as important as the taste- 
 I was also told our body's contain gold, 
now I think it wise to
follow in the Nihonjin's footsteps; 
refill that inner mine & shine shine shine. |
| images supporting the chocolate is of amazing fares fares shot by johan renck
found in; the last magazine issue  #11 fall 2013 |