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Chocolate Lab Event Details

Chocolate Lab Event: Chocolate Lab classes starting at 9:45 a.m.
Date: 8/16/2012
Description:

Chocolate Lab tickets are available at the admissions desk on the day of the class on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited.  Children must be at least 4 years old to enter the lab. 

9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans' appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.
 
11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Chocolate Beach Bars
Celebrate summer by designing your very own sea shore-themed milk chocolate bar using edible decals and plenty of “sand.”  Learn where and how “cacao” is grown, harvested and processed into your favorite chocolate confections.   
 
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Chocolate By Design
What makes dark chocolate dark and white chocolate white? This class will answer those questions and give you a rare look at a real cocoa pod, beans and nibs, and other ingredients of chocolate. After getting the inside scoop on what makes chocolate so tasty, you will create your own "abstract art" using three types of chocolates.
 
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. 
S’mores Galore
Have some summer fun as you make your own, sweet variation on S’mores (without the fire, of course). Learn the origins of this campfire confection and some Hershey’s trivia. You’ll also learn about chocolate from tree to graham cracker.
 
2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Planet Chocolate
Learn some delicious geography by finding out more about the many places around the globe where cocoa beans are grown. You will be guided to recognize differences in cocoa beans' appearance and taste and make your own unique bar to take home.
 
4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
Build a Bar
Follow in Milton Hershey’s footsteps as you design your own candy bar. Discover the business behind the product as you choose ingredients to add based on flavor, appearance and your own preferences.

5:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Chocolate Beach Bars
Celebrate summer by designing your very own sea shore-themed milk chocolate bar using edible decals and plenty of “sand.”  Learn where and how “cacao” is grown, harvested and processed into your favorite chocolate confections.   

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