Chocolate! That creamy, rich, delicious confection we adore is something that few can resist, refuse, or deny themselves. Yet this sweet and decadent delicacy is far different than what was enjoyed just a few centuries ago when it was a delicious and flavorful drink referred to as the "Food of the Gods." Anthony M. Sammarco's new bestselling book The Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet History chronicles the history and development of this venerable and delicious industry. In his illustrated lecture Sammarco outlines chocolate from its evolution from chocolatle to cocoa. Mr. Sammarco is a past president of the Dorchester Historical Society, and this is his fifty-seventh book. After Mr. Sammarco's talk, sample chocolate creations by amateur cooks and professionals alike, who are invited to submit their best creations to the Great Chocolate Cook-Off 2010. To participate, fill out this form and send in to the DHS, 195 Boston St., Dorchester MA 02125 or contact Earl Taylor via email. Then deliver your creation by 11 AM on Feb. 21 to the Dorchester Historical Society. A panel of judges will perform a blind tasting to determine the top three winners, whose names will be announced during the program. Then after the talk everyone gets to enjoy the goodies as long as they last. For non-cooks who would prefer to just taste (yum!) at the event, there will be a $5 admission fee. Copies of Mr. Sammarco's book will be available at $21.99.
Dorchester Historical Society
Sun., Feb. 21, 2 pm
Visit the DHS website for more details.
Thanks for sharing this information and getting it out there. Should be a great event. I hope to stop by.
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