Friday, October 11, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm – Cacao, Gift of Gods: Celebrating Mesoamerican Cacao and Chocolate Heritage
Boston University’s Departments of Arts & Sciences and Pardee School of Global Studies, invite you to an exhibition and cooking demonstration at the Boston University Food Studies Program, 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, on October 11 from 9 am- 1:30 pm. Many of the finest pieces of art from Mesoamerica can only be seen outside of the region, in museums and private collections of North America, Europe and East Asia. Chocolate researchers Jose Lopez Ganem (Boston University), Dr. Carla D. Martin (Harvard University), and Dr. Kathryn Sampeck (University of Reading) of the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute (FCCI) are on a mission to change this. Over the past year, the FCCI team has worked to secure the repatriation of more than 50 antique Mesoamerican pieces in collaboration with the governments of Mexico and Central America. In advance of the return of these pieces to their countries of origin, come view these examples of priceless cultural heritage, celebrate their impact on the history of cacao and chocolate, and taste traditional cacao and chocolate recipes.
BU Food Studies faculty Dr. Karen Metheny and Jose Lopez Ganem will present a snapshot on the intersection of Food Studies, Archeology, and Cacao and Chocolate, followed by traditional indigenous chef Estela Calzada demonstration of Pre-Hispanic cuisine; featuring dishes with nopales, grasshoppers, corn, squash seeds and blossoms, and cacao. This portion of the event will run from 10 AM to 1 PM. Due to the size of the space, a limited number of tickets will be available. You must have a ticket to attend. Free. Tickets available on Eventbrite HERE.
