Chocolate Monarchy

In the land of self-indulgence the chocolatier rules.

inspired by Desiderius Erasmus

Wealth Dictates Indulgence

[When asked what was the proper time for chocolate:]
If you are rich, whenever you please; and if you are poor,
whenever you can.

inspired by Diogenes the Cynic

First Law of Superior Taste

The people may be made to eat inferior chocolate,
but they may not be made to enjoy it.

inspired by Confucius

Palatable Verdict

Dessert is the joy of the palate; nay, the trained
palate itself loves nothing more than chocolate...
The palate, which is the judge of chocolate.

inspired by Sir Edward Coke

Life

I bake, therefore I eat.

inspired by Rene Descartes

All-Natural Inspiration

And muse on Nature with a baker's eye.

inspired by Thomas Campbell

Culinary Context

If we had no vegetables, chocolates would not
be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste
of dinner, dessert would not be so welcome.

inspired by Anne Bradstreet