Experts Next Door : Episode 8

Join us for Episode 8 of our special live "Experts Next Door" series.

This special (close to) Valentine's Day event is different from our usual presentations. We invite you to join Mr. Paul Supley, proprietor of the Van Wyckes 18th Century Chocolate Haus and explore, first hand, the rich and delicious history of chocolate in the 18th century.

Tickets are free for members and $5 each for non-members. After registering, a link to the event will be sent to you within 24 hours of the event

If you have trouble connecting to the reservation page or you have not received the link to the event, please contact isobel@brooksidemuseum.org

If you would like to join Paul, working alongside him at home, and make 2 tea cup sized servings of the favorite morning chocolate of King George III, you will need the following ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (12 oz) of whole milk
• ½ cup (3-4 oz) of heavy cream
• 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder
• Bar of Gihardelli 70% Cacao chocolate (Refrigerate first for easier grating/chopping)
• 2 tbsp of sugar (can be white sugar, brown sugar, or one tbsp of each)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground anise
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Optional: Assorted neutral accompaniments: biscotti, shortbread, pizzelle cookies, etc.

Kitchen Items to have set out:

• 1 medium saucepan
• 1 small saucepan
• Cutting board and knife OR food processor OR large grater
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mortar and Pestle (optional, only needed if not buying pre-ground spices)
• Whisk or immersion blender
• Small Ladle (if saucepan lacks a spout)
• 2 Tea Cups and Saucers