Charla en Lloyd Library: THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORIES OF CHOCOLATE
Cincinnati, OHIO
TASTING THE FOOD OF THE GODS: THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORIES OF CHOCOLATE
From 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
talk on the fascinating topic of Theobroma cacao, i.e. the chocolate tree,
exploring both the botanical and historical aspects of chocolate, as well as its
cultural significance throughout the centuries. From its role in the sacred
ceremonies of the Maya and Aztec peoples to becoming a rare treat for
17th century European nobility and the widely available commodity that
it is today, the history of this “dark gold” and the tree that produces
it will not leave you indifferent.
exploring both the botanical and historical aspects of chocolate, as well as its
cultural significance throughout the centuries. From its role in the sacred
ceremonies of the Maya and Aztec peoples to becoming a rare treat for
17th century European nobility and the widely available commodity that
it is today, the history of this “dark gold” and the tree that produces
it will not leave you indifferent.
Reservations Required. Free and open to the
public.
Doors open with refreshments at 6 p.m., lecture begins at 7 p.m.
Doors open with refreshments at 6 p.m., lecture begins at 7 p.m.
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