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“The air is hot and rich with the scent of chocolate. Quite unlike the white powdery chocolate I knew as a boy, this has a throaty richness like the perfumed beans from the coffee stall on the market, a redolence of amaretto and tiramisù, a smoky, burned flavor that enters my mouth somehow and…” quote by Joanne Harris
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““The air is hot and rich with the scent of chocolate. Quite unlike the white powdery chocolate I knew as a boy, this has a throaty richness like the perfumed beans from the coffee stall on the market, a redolence of amaretto and tiramisù, a smoky, burned flavor that enters my mouth somehow and makes it water. There is a silver jug of the stuff on the counter, from which a vapor rises. I recall that I have not breakfasted this morning.””

Joanne Harris

About This Quote

Source Novel: Chocolat, 1999

A vivid sensory description of chocolate evokes memory, desire, and the ritual of indulgence.

In simple terms: Chocolate awakens memories and cravings.

Key Takeaway

Savor sensory experiences.

Themes

food memory indulgence ritual

Mood

sensory nostalgic

Type

descriptive evocative

When to use this quote

  • breakfast
  • market stalls
  • food tasting
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

gustatory perception nostalgia

Questions to Reflect On

  • What flavors trigger your memories?
  • How does food shape your emotions?
A Different Perspective

Overindulgence may mask deeper needs.

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