Hello, bloggers!
I am pleased to welcome guest author, Bernard Foong (aka Young) to my site today. Bernard is an awesome member of RRBC and I am delighted to share some of his story today. Not only are we talking about his books and traveling, but we’re also talking about CHOCOLATE. So, yeah, I’m happy… 😉
Lots Of Chocolates For Me To Eat
The festive season was in full swing when Walter and I came out of the Rijksmuseum passageway. Gigantic ten feet high alphabets of the word AMSTERDAM stood sculpted before us and beckoned us to explore the outdoor skating ring enclosed behind. Winter revelers wrapped in cozy mittens, ear muffs and toasty scarves twirled and pirouetted like ballet dancers around the ice rink; while others did their utmost to stay erect, and not to appear embarrassed by their lack of gliding skills.
Fascinated by this winter wonderland, I exhorted my hubby forward to saunter the array of twinkling stalls that lined the stockade’s peripheries. Little did I realize we had infiltrated a delectable Feestelijkemarkt (Festival Market) where chocolaatjes, snoeps (Dutch for chocolates and candies), and a variety of festive goodies were on sale.
The event’s jubilant atmosphere, the exquisite taste of handcrafted chocolates and the artistic craftsmanship of the delicacies on offer enticed the visitor to ogle and to savor. Like most public festivals, this fair had street performers, musicians, and parades to dazzle any livid roisterers. Tents and enclosed booths proffered chocolate massages, facials, body rubs, manicures, and pedicures; while chocolate sculptures, chocolate body painting, chocolate cooking and eating contests vie for attention at this expo.
When my beloved and I arrived at a life-sized chocolate gingerbread house covered with berries, raisins, and other delicious goodies, I was bewitched. Never had I witnessed anything with such an appetizing savior faire as I stood to admire this large chocolate gingerbread creation. Through the doorway of this scrumptious cottage appeared a man dressed from head to toe in white. His hair, face, and hands were partially covered with a layer of flour, and he resembled a life snowman without the button eyes, carrot nose, scarf, and hat. He carried a broom, which he used to sweep the interior of this fascinating concoction. Tobias, the creative baker responsible for fabricating this edible structure greeted us when we strolled by his stall.
Memories of my time in Germany at the 1966 Tübingen ChocolatART Festival, gushed through my mind. I had documented that provocatively enticing event in A Harem Boy’s Saga – Book II – UNBRIDLED; a memoir by Young (aka Bernard Foong): myBook.to/UNBRIDLED
As we ventured further into this festal labyrinth, I caught sight of a fur booth. Cornucopias of scrumptious fashion items lined the shelves of the stall’s tiny space. I gravitated towards the fur wraps, hats, gloves, and shawls. One particular stole caught my eye. Although this long scarf was of faux pelage, the textural color combination was nothing short of prepossessing. I was already infatuated with its elegance before my husband urged me to try it on. Since I know the fashion industry inside out and am aware of the production cost of this caliber, I was trounced by the price tag. I was hesitant to pay the cost no matter how much I adored the stole.
God bless my beloved, hubby, who exhorted, “Darling, you do look stunning in it. If you truly love this écharpe (scarf in French) consider it my anniversary gift to you.”
“But our 21st anniversary isn’t until Valentine’s day 2018,” I countered startlingly.
To which my beloved replied entrancingly, “Sweetie, you are my Valentine every day of the year.”
“I’m glad my fairy spell worked on you,” I quipped with merriment before we departed the stall with the captivating scarf to warm my freezing neck.
Bernard Foong (aka Young)
This and other vignettes are documented in A Harem Boy’s Saga; a memoir by Young (moi – aka Bernard Foong) – (a 5 book autobiographical series): http://amzn.to/1FMlHVY
A Harem Boy’s Saga
Logline:
An enchanting love story of a young man who masters the art of unconditional love and discovers the erotic sensuality of coming of age in a male harem.
Website: www.aharemboysaga.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aharemboysaga/
In The Harem blog: http://bernardfoong.typepad.com/ in_the_harem
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/aharemboysaga
https://twitter.com/bernardfoong
https://twitter.com/YoungFoong8?lang=en
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BernardFoong
Amazon Authors Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00CENKJKM
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2992700.Young
https://www.goodreads.com/author/dashboard
A HAREM BOY’S SAGA (series) – Film Option Agreement signed with a UK Film production company.
Book I – INITIATION is currently in film pre-production.
Thank you so much for visiting with us today. Please help me show today’s guest support with likes, shares, and comments.
Until next time………………………………… Love & Blessings!
Wonderful glimpses of your love story, Young. Thank you, Mar, for hosting.
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Appreciate you stopping by, Gwen! 🙂
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I love the love that Young and his husband share and mixed with the chocolate festival, was enough to raise my blood sugar. Two thumbs up on the linguistic art that is his writing.
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Thanks so much for visiting!
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Do you happen to have the Authors email address. I would love to contact him.
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Hello,
This is Young. I truly appreciate your comments. If you need to reach me, my email is young@aharemboysaga.com I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards and Wishing you A Happy Valentine’s Day!
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What a beautiful post from Young. The pictures and words are expressed exquisitely.
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Thanks so much, Jan!!
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I enjoyed this and loved the beautiful stories of your trip. That was an amazing gingerbread house…and quite a scarf, too. Your books are on my reading list. Great post!
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Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, DL!
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Thank you, Marlena, for hosting me. I’m truly grateful. I am also delighted to everyone who enjoyed reading this Valentine’s Day vignette. I wish everyone A Happy Valentine’s Day!
Aloha! (As we greet one another in Hawaii)
Young (aka Bernard Foong)
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It’s my pleasure, Bernard!! You’re welcome anytime! 🙂
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