Chocolate Tasting with Chocolate Maker Alan McClure, Saturday, September 1st

For all of our local Columbia, MO readers and those willing to drive the two hours from either St. Louis or Kansas City, chocolate maker Alan McClure of Patric Chocolate will be giving a brief talk on fine chocolate, Saturday, September 1st at 12 noon at World Harvest Foods (directions below). The talk will cover aspects of chocolate manufacture, including sourcing of cacao, as well as the many other factors that contribute to quality in chocolate. Afterward, Alan will lead an organized chocolate tasting of various dark chocolate bars including Patric Chocolate's 70% Madagascar bar, as well as bars from Valrhona, Scharffen Berger, Guittard, Lindt, and other American and international chocolate brands.

Following the brief talk and tasting, Alan will be on hand for at least one hour to discuss anything about fine chocolate that may interest you.

Finally, for those of you who may consider yourselves novices in terms of familiarity with fine chocolate appreciation, but are interested in learning more about chocolate, a limited number of copies of "The Chocolate Connoisseur" by international chocolate expert Chlo� Doutre-Roussel will be available for sale. This book was written with the beginning chocolate connoisseur in mind and is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the world of fine chocolate.

This event is open to the chocolate-loving public, and is free of charge. It will occur at 12 noon, Saturday, September 1st at:

World Harvest Foods (Behind Gerbes off of Nifong)
3700 Monterey Dr.
Columbia, MO. 65203
+1-573-442-3833

You can also e-mail us directly at News@Patric-Chocolate.com for further information.

We hope to see you there!