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MMMM decadent chocolate.  Most of my life was spent devouring milk chocolate until I tasted dark chocolate in Greece.  Although Greece is not necessarily known for their different types of chocolate, it opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of darker chocolates.  At first, its bitter taste was somewhat overwhelming, but as I continued to indulge in my first dark chocolate bar, I ended up loving its bittersweet flavor.  Since then, I would never choose milk chocolate over dark again!

Besides the fact that my taste buds have officially crossed over to the “dark side”, there are many different health benefits that dark chocolate offers.  Eating a small piece of dark chocolate each day lowers blood pressure and cholesterol!  Chocolate still has a high calorie count, so although extremely tempting, people should steer clear from enjoying an entire bar.  Who would have thought... 
            
 
 
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During my international adventures this summer, I made a stop in Switzerland. Not only is the country beautiful, but the food is phenomenal. Despite the language barrier I encountered( everything was in German), I managed to order a traditional Swiss dish! When you think of Switzerland you think of Swiss cheese right? Well this plate definitely fulfilled that requirement. The dish is called Rosti and it is fairly simple as far as ingredients are concerned.  In fact, it consists of only potatoes and cheese. The potatoes are grated and then fried to a beautiful golden brown and then melted Swiss cheese is added which is more than satisfying to those taste buds.

Originally this hearty plate was eaten for breakfast, however its mouthwatering taste has made it a national treat which can be eaten at all times of the day.  Maybe you want more than just cheese and potatoes? No worries, other foods can be added to Rosti, including bacon, onions, apples, and even eggs! Whatever you put in it, it will not dissapoint! So the next time your traveling around Europe, or out to eat and they serve Rosti, TRY IT! Your mouth and stomach will be happy you did!