Hotel Katajonakka

The hotel still has many of the prison’s original features

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Passionfruit couture chocolate

Passionfruit couture chocolate

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The signature criolla truffles – Criollo Chocolaterie, Malmo Sweden

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To graft cacao root stocks you need a steady hand

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