This weekend, Cortona is hosting ChocoCortona, La Grande Festa del Cioccolato Artiginale, or festival of handcrafted chocolates.
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And what a selection there is. You can sign up for chocolate making lessons,
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observe various chocolate cooking shows,
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or simply wander the tents filled with chocolate delicacies.
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Some of the chocolates are especially creative:
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Cars, purses or shoes? ©Blogginginitaly.com
While others are just plain tempting…
White, milk and dark chocolate discs ©Blogginginitaly.com
Fresh waffles or hot fudge covered fruit skewers ©Blogginginitaly.com
Covered nuts and fruits ©Blogginginitaly.com
Look no further for that kid in a candy shop…
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Or a happy messy one…
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Thinking of an after dinner liquor? So many flavors to choose from.
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But then why wait till after dinner when you can have a shot in a chocolate filled cup!
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However you like your chocolate, you’re sure to find it at ChocoCortona.
Ciao,
Judy
Blogging In Italy 
Oh no……..CHOCOLATE! My downfall. Is there a shop to buy some when the festival is not on?
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Plenty of gelao to fill your chocolate needs!
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YUM!
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This looks so delicious. I have tried only a few times to use chocolate and it’s challenging. Truly an art!
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You are right – not only delicious but also so artistic!
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Wow!!! I really enjoyed seeing this! (Elissa Flaska.. Bill and Tina’s friend)
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Thanks and happy to hear from you!
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Judy
Yummy! My only disappointment is the last 2 years this festival was held the second weekend of our stay. I so enjoyed seeing all the things they made out of chocolate, and of course had to sample a few too. Ron says it is better for his waistline that he missed it. But I say when on holiday we should indulge in all there is to experience.
I am frantically trying to get all the things on my many lists completed, and I get more excited with every item I cross off a list.
See you soon,
Barbara
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So looking forward to being together here!
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yay fun! Chocolate fest! Love every sagra…but for sure the chocolate ones!
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me too!
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I just gained two pounds reading this
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