Did you know that:
• chocolate contains vitamins A, B1, C, D and E as well as iron, calcium and potassium?
• cocoa is the highest natural source of Magnesium and Magnesium deficiency is linked with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems and pre-menstrual tension? It has been proved to alleviate the mood swings that can accompany PMT?
• the fat in high quality plain chocolate does not fur up the arteries or contribute to high cholesterol levels?
An original, distinctive and indulgent experience guaranteed to entertain, stimulate and educate. Conducted by a master chocolatier and accomplished professional speaker with over 15 years experience, the event begins with an irreverent potted history of the cocoa bean, moving on to how it’s grown and processed to make chocolate. You’ll be seeing and tasting cocoa beans, cocoa liquor, cocoa butter and other products of the production process.
This will be followed by a fabulous two-course dinner prepared by Chef Richard Guest and his brigade. After the main course you will learn what makes excellent chocolate and try varieties of pure plain, milk and white chocolates all with varying cocoa solid and milk-solid content.
You will learn to tell whether a chocolate is hand-made or machine-made. You will taste a wide variety of superb creations including fresh cream chocolates, pralines, moulded and dipped chocolates. This is effectively your dessert and coffee will be served at this time.
By the end of this indulgent affair, all of your questions about chocolate will have been answered. You will have sharpened your skills as a discerning chocophile and will never look at chocolate the same way again! |
