A Sweet Taste of History: Chocolate & Jazz

Join the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for "A Sweet Taste of History: Chocolate & Jazz" on Sun., May 4, 1 - 4 p.m. This special event celebrates New Mexico’s culinary heritage and the captivating rhythms of jazz. Admission is FREE for New Mexico residents!

At "A Sweet Taste of History: Chocolate & Jazz," guests can get a brief introduction to the exhibit "Forks in the Road: A Diner’s Guide to New Mexico" from museum staff, then meet staff from the renowned Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, as well as the talented Chef Johnny Vee. Kakawa Chocolate House will present a chocolate tasting and demonstration of various chocolate varieties while Vee discusses the fascinating history of chocolate in New Mexico and the Americas. Afterwards, visitors can listen to live jazz music performed by local musicians Teri Lynn Browning & Chris Ishee while exploring the exhibition. Museum educators will provide an engaging children’s activity to keep younger visitors entertained. Complimentary chocolate tastings will be offered to the first 75 attendees.

The "New Mexico on a Plate with Chef Johnny Vee and Friends" series is a key component of the History Museum’s food heritage program, dedicated to preserving and celebrating New Mexico’s rich culinary traditions.

Image credit: In the flower garden, San Gabriel Ranch, Alcalde, New Mexico. Photographer: Edward H. Kemp. Negative Number: LS.1434 NMHM/DCA

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