Citta Gourmet

Wishing all my dear followers a Happy New Year 2024! 🎆🎊 As a special holiday offer, treat yourself or give as gifts my one-of-a-kind Venezuelan artisan chocolates made with high quality cacao beans! 🍫👩‍🍳

Choose from:

1 piece for $7
2 pieces for $10
10 pieces for $45
20 pieces for $90
Gift boxes available for an additional $10. 🎁

Made with care and premium Venezuelan cacao. These unique chocolate pieces are little works of art! 🖼️🍫

Hurry, quantities are limited! Order today on my website link in bio.

Exciting News! 🎉 Unwrap the magic of the holidays with our Christmas Chocolate Gift Boxes! 🍫✨ Indulge in the exquisite artistry of chef Adriana Cittadino, as each chocolate is handcrafted, hand-painted, and a unique masterpiece. 🎨❤️ Pre-order now to savor the authentic flavors of top-quality Venezuelan cocoa delivered right to South Florida! 🌴🇻🇪

Stay tuned for an exclusive reveal tomorrow, and get ready to spread joy with these limited-edition, artisanal delights. 🎁💝 Support local, indulge in the extraordinary!

Exploring the World of Fine Aroma Cacao 🍫✨

From its Mesoamerican roots to becoming a global treasure, cocoa is more than an ingredient—it's a sensory experience. Here's a glimpse into the characteristics that define quality fine aroma cacao:

1. Mesoamerican Origins:Cocoa traces its roots to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Venezuela, signifying its importance since ancient times.

2. Unique Varieties: Forastero, Criollo, and Trinitario are the main varieties, each with distinct flavor and aroma characteristics.

3. Colonial Heritage: Christopher Columbus brought cocoa to Europe, initiating its global expansion. Spain became a key exporter during the colonial era.

4. Health and Happiness: Cocoa isn't just delicious; it's rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and theobromine, contributing to cardiovascular health and emotional well-being.

5. Global Diversity: Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Ghana, and Madagascar shine with high-quality cocoa, each offering unique aromatic profiles.

6. Venezuelan Criollo Cocoa: Venezuela leads with Criollo cocoa, globally recognized for its superior quality influenced by unique geographical conditions.

7. Careful Production: The production process involves meticulous fermentation, drying, and selection, ensuring excellence from harvest to the final chocolate.

8. Geographical Factors: Altitude, temperature, and humidity influence cocoa quality, with equatorial regions standing out.

9. Socioeconomic Impact: Cocoa production in Venezuela not only drives the economy but also contributes to local diversification and development.

10. Evolution and Challenges: The cocoa industry has evolved with global demand but faces challenges like sustainability and price fluctuations.

11. Organoleptic Characteristics: Fine aroma cocoa stands out with a distinctive aroma, complex and balanced flavor, silky texture, flavor persistence, and bright, homogeneous beans.

Discover the world behind each chocolate and immerse yourself in the magic of fine aroma cocoa. It's an experience beyond the palate! 🌍🌱

Fueling vitality starts with a nourishing diet! As a culinary artist specializing in sensory cuisine, I'm on a mission to show that healthy eating is vibrant, exciting, and far from dull.

From anti-inflammatory spices to gut-friendly fermented foods, my Venezuelan-Mediterranean-inspired dishes are a celebration of nourishing superfoods. Join me in embracing the joy of fresh, seasonal produce prepared with artistic flair. 🥕🌿

Exciting surprises await! Stay tuned for the grand reveal of new recipes on upcoming events, with a special surprise on December 7th 👀. Follow me for an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek.

Let's savor the spectrum of colors on our plates and find joy in every bite! 🥗🥢

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What an honor to receive the Tacarigua de Oro prize as the International Culinary Artist of the Year for the second time! 🏆🥇This is absolutely a dream come true. 💫

This award is not just for me but for all food enthusiasts and culinary artists out there. Thanks to the Occamy International Foundation and the judges for this incredible honor.

It’s only been possible thanks to the mentors who believed in my potential when I first moved from Venezuela to Florida in search of new opportunities. I want to celebrate this milestone with my Florida family and friends - through the years you’ve tasted half-baked recipes and celebrated fleeting wins! Here’s to many more! 💕

I pledge to continue fusing Mediterranean flavors with tropical inspiration in playful ways...pushing boundaries yet staying true to my sensory cuisine and artisanal chocolate roots. Pa’lante como gallo e’cogote! 🐓

Chocolate is my canvas to awaken the senses! 🎨 When you truly understand cocoa, you realize that it offers tones and flavors as complex as a fine wine 🍷 That's why I only work with the highest quality beans and production: it's the foundation of my sweet art.✨

Each of my chocolate creations tells a bold yet balanced story. For example, my award-winning citrus and cardamom bar. I started with 67.5% single-origin French cocoa, then infused sun-dried organic mandarins and a hint of cardamom. It's a dance of spicy and floral layers that keeps your palate guessing and wanting more. 💃🏻

For this chocolate, I used single origin 70% Rio Caribe Franceschi chocolate as raw material, and the other components I dehydrated and pulverized myself, this combination represents a perfect pairing that leaves citrus and floral notes in the mouth, which the cholate amalgamates perfectly cleansing the palate and giving way to the next mouthful loaded again with an explosion of flavors.

This passion project allowed my Venezuelan roots to shine through in an unexpected way! I hope it inspires you to see chocolate as much more than a treat: it's a sensory portal to new dimensions of flavor.😍🍫 Let these bars take your taste buds on an adventure!