On Thursday, May 9 – come to the River Garden (157 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT) and learn the secrets of artisanal chocolate making with chocolatier Kerstin Roos! Bring a date and discover a new passion together, or sign Mom up as a sweet Mother's Day gift!
Class fee: $35

This class will be part presentation, and part hands-on workshop. You will have several pieces of your own hand-made chocolate to bring home. Vegan options will be offered.

You will learn about the process of making chocolate, which starts at the plantation and ends at the chocolate factory
What is cacao, what are its origins, and what happens after harvesting?
The history of chocolate
Chocolate tasting: Learn about how flavor changes depending on where the cacao is grown(terroir), the genetics of the bean and quality and type of processing used to make the finished chocolate product.
Learn how to make a ganache for fillings or hand rolled truffles
Tempering chocolate – two methods
Make and embellish chocolate mendiants
Take home a small goodie bag!

Learn More and Register on our Website: www.strollingoftheheifers.com/culinary-class-secret-life-chocolate/

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