One of Israel's most famous chocolatiers is Galit Alpert, who runs the Galita Chocolate Farm. Ms. Alpert's farm is big business, as she now employs 30-40 women (depending on the season). To gain her chocolate expertise, Galit interned in chocolate and ice cream making for three years in Belgium. Upon returning to Israel, she first launched her business in the city, but later moved to the country, so she could be closer to nature. I love how women in business like to combine all their passions.
The Gailta Chocolate Farm is located on Kibbutz Deganya Bet, in Northern Israel, near the Sea of Galilee. In addition to the main attraction - chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate - the "farm" also features a coffee bar and homemade ice cream. Yum.
To educate visitors, the Galita Chocolate Farm has display windows so you can see the chocolates being made. They even have films running that tell the story of chocolate... from the carob plant to your mouth. Ardent chocolate fans can further indulge their sweet tooth by signing up for a three-hour "chocolate workshop", where you'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about making chocolate.
I think a trip to the Galita Chocolate Farm sounds like a real winner. Although, I'm just planning to go there to witness an Israeli woman entrepreneur in action. Yeah, right!
