For the Love of Chocolate - with Maggie Peterson

Spend an evening learning all about Chocolate from Maggie Peterson, Pastry Chef and Master Chocolatier. You will learn about how fine chocolate is made from cocoa beans grown in different parts of the world and all the steps that effect the flavor and texture of chocolate. Maggie will walk you through a chocolate tasting from cocoa butter to cocoa nibs. You will learn about importance and methods of tempering chocolate and other techniques to make your own chocolates at home. You will create your own chocolate "Bark Bites" with various toppings to take home to share with family and friends. You will also take home a chocolate goodie bag! Maggie will demonstrate: chocolate tempering techniques, making ganache, making and decorating molded/filled chocolates, making hand cut and dipped chocolates.

Date of class: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | 6:30-8:30pm

Cost: $75 each student

Maggie Peterson is a Pastry Chef and Master Chocolatier. After getting her Pastry Chef degree she worked in a fine chocolate shop for 4 years. She received her Master Chocolatier training at Valrhona E'cole du Grand in Tain-l'Hermitage, France and has attended other specialty courses at the French Pastry School in Chicago. She currently divides her time working at Goodnow Farms Chocolate, Miam Miam Macaronerie and Pomfret Chocolates. Maggie also makes her own fine chocolates and teaches various classes.

Cancellation policy: We understand that plans change, and things come up. We offer a full refund if class registration is cancelled up to 2 days prior to class. If cancelled within 48 hours of class, your refund, less a $25 fee, will be returned in the form of original payment.