Join television personality, award- winning cookbook author and noted food historian, Francine Segan as she shares the amusing stories behind America's favorite sweet treat.  America's chocolate history begins with Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" chocolate!  Yes, the legendary explorer was the first visitor to the New World to see cocoa beans.  Learn the roles he and Casanova played and how chocolate was enjoyed in 18th and 19th century America.

Discover the amazingly complex chocolate-making process as you enjoy a guided tasting of several fine chocolates.  Space is limited.  Fee: $12 and $10 members/ seniors.  Pre-payment required.