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Forever a girl obsessed with all things French, sweet freak Amy Thomas landed a gig as rich as the purest dark chocolate: leave Manhattan for Paris to write ad copy for Louis Vuitton. Working on the Champs-Élysées, strolling the charming streets, and exploring the best patisseries and boulangeries, Amy marveled at the magnificence of the City of Light. But does falling in love with one city mean turning your back on another? As much as Amy adored Paris, there was part of her that felt like a humble chocolate chip cookie....

Chocolate is one of those items in life that is loved by almost anyone young or old. The reason that it is so loved is that it is very versatile and can be used in a number of ways both as a standalone treat and as an ingredient that can make a number of dishes pop in terms of flavor. Before we get too involved in all of the deliciousness that is chocolate, we need to look at the history of this bean and see how it goes from a plant to your table and is looked at as an absolute delight by a large number of people.