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October 12th Class: Chocolate & Terroir with Michael Recchiuti

For all of us who grew up on Hershey Bars and thought that there were only three varieties of chocolate (milk, dark and the exotic bittersweet) the idea that chocolate has as much variety, nuance, and distinctive flavor as wine comes as a surprise. Who knew that cacao beans from Venezuela could taste so profoundly different from those grown in Sào Tomé? Join us on Friday, October 12th for a class in the history and terroir of chocolate, led by a man whose chocolate confections have been on the leading edge of the chocolate revolution, Michael Recchiuti. Michael is the creator of Recchiuti Chocolates in San Francisco, and author of Chocolate Obsession: Confections and Treats to Create and Savor. During the class, he will lead us through a tasting of several single-source chocolates, explaining how the place they originate (their terroir) affects the flavor profile of each, and how he has created confections specifically for each one. Of course we’ll taste those confections, too -- because how could we possibly understand his ideas if we don’t taste them?!

When: Friday, October 12th at 7:15pm
Where: Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
Cost: $20. Reservations are required and must be secured with a credit card. Call the shop at 503.284.1157. Class size is limited and fills quickly. Participants receive a 10% discount on purchases the evening of the class.