THE LORE AND LURE OF CHOCOLATE

Becoming a Chocolate Magician

(Asheville, NC) Chocolate.  For most of us, it simply tastes good.  It’s sweet and rich, and filled with all sorts of compounds that create positive feelings.  Some use this magical substance to create their art.  Paula is offering to share her alchemical skills in the kitchen to teach participants The Art of Chocolate, on November 20^th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Laughing Waters Retreat Center in Hickory Nut Forest EcoCommunity.

Chocolate is most one of the top favorite foods in America today  It may be due to the neurotransmitters or specific combinations of chemicals some studies report it contains.  These are responsible for creating that “feel” good response, and are part of what make chocolate good for us.  Around the world it has been revered centuries - used as medicine and aphrodisiac, in spiritual ceremonies and even as the currency in some Central American countries up until the last century.

Most people today eat chocolate in the form of a delicious, decadent sweet in cakes, cookies and other desserts.  And for chefs and chocolateirs, chocolate is their craft and medium.

“Chocolate is simply sexy,” says Jane Lawson co-founder of Hickory Nut Forest Eco-community and Laughing Waters retreat center. “People want to immerse themselves is the lure and lore of chocolate and so we’re providing a workshop that is a serious opportunity to become a chocolate magician for life.”

Chocolate lovers will make and sample to their hearts content dark chocolate truffles, original hot chocolate (made with water, not milk!), raw chocolate treats, chocolate bourbon ice cream, flourless chocolate cake, ganache and more! They are encouraged to bring containers to bring their creations home with them.  The workshop is $50 and participants need to register by November 5^th so all the ingredients can be ordered.  To register call 828.712.4926 or email info@laughingwatersnc.com

The Art of Chocolate is just one of the workshops offered by Laughing Waters at Hickory Nut Forest. Laughing Waters is a retreat site and community center offering a deeply rejuvenating experience in a beautiful mountain setting. Our wide diversity of programs and community events help people realize their fullest potential – within themselves, as part of their community, and for the health of the world around them.  The space is also available to rent for conferences, retreats, weddings, family weekends and other events. For more information go to www.LaughingWatersNC.com