Like Orchids for Chocolate
One might never expect to learn about chocolate at the New York Botanical Garden, but when you think about it, these two delightful flavors originate from plants. Chocolate, of course, comes from the South American cacao bean, and vanilla is culled from the seedpods of orchid plants. If you love one or the other (whom are we kidding, we love 'em both), you definitely want to hop in a limo and head down to the NYBG's Vanilla and Chocolate Extravaganza Weekend.
There you can learn about this history and medicinal benefits of chocolate--yes, chocolate is good for you!--and enjoy sweet cooking demonstrations. Don't wait to get your fill, though. This exhibition only runs through April 2.
One might never expect to learn about chocolate at the New York Botanical Garden, but when you think about it, these two delightful flavors originate from plants. Chocolate, of course, comes from the South American cacao bean, and vanilla is culled from the seedpods of orchid plants. If you love one or the other (whom are we kidding, we love 'em both), you definitely want to hop in a limo and head down to the NYBG's Vanilla and Chocolate Extravaganza Weekend.
There you can learn about this history and medicinal benefits of chocolate--yes, chocolate is good for you!--and enjoy sweet cooking demonstrations. Don't wait to get your fill, though. This exhibition only runs through April 2.
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