Heavenly Cocoa

Product details

The Chocolate of Paradise by Basma Al-Wazzan... I noticed how children closed their eyes while eating chocolate, how they shared laughter and praised its taste. Every day I saw different kinds of chocolate bars, but I couldn't even touch the wrapper. One night, just before bed, I asked my mother, "Is there chocolate in Paradise?" She replied, "The cacao tree is beautiful, and perhaps there are different and varied cacao trees in Paradise, more beautiful than the ones we know. And I'm sure the chocolate there tastes much better than what we eat here." My mother's tears suddenly flowed as she hugged me to her chest. I was surprised and flustered and said, "Chocolate isn't necessary, Mother... Thank God I can eat crispy bagged potatoes and canned apple juice. Come on, say 'Thank God' with me..."