St. Lucia, Caribbean
Jade Mountain's Chocolate Festival December 10-12, 2010 (When is the next one? If you know, please tell us…either by using our Contact page so we can update the facts or submit information and pictures using Share with Us yourself on the Chocolate Festivals page. Thank you, Gloria, editor for Everyone-loves-chocolate.com) Our annual chocolate festival is one of a kind. Cacao has a history in St Lucia that dates back to the 1700's. Our Cacao trees, over 1000 strong, are established in both Anse Mamin Plantation and in Emerald Estate. We have been harvesting and producing cacao beans for generations. Now you can be one of the first to taste our premier vintage of our Jade Mountain Estate Grown chocolate. Friday in Jade Mountain Club "Chocolat-tini" party 6:30-7:30 pm Be our guest and join our world famous Consulting Chef Allen Susser as he shares his talents and passion for chocolate with you. Take pleasure in a complimentary chocolate martini. Taste local, seasonal chocolate inspired finger foods that are both savory and delicious. Following dinner you can choose from our exotic chocolate desserts including a lush Double Dark Chocolate Fondue that must be shared to enjoy its true aphrodisiac pleasures. Saturday Morning Tour of Nick Troubetzkoy's Emerald Estate Cacao Plantation 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join our engaging walking and tasting tour of our own Cocoa Plantation and Organic Garden at Emerald Estate. The Cacao tree bears its leaves flowers, and fruit simultaneously throughout the year. The Cacao pods are shaped like large oval melons, saffron yellow or red in color and a wonderful sight to enjoy. Learn about the alchemy of chocolate from pod to truffle in a unique workshop led by Chef Allen. We will continue with a refreshing picnic lunch on the porch of the farm house on Nick Troubetzkoy's Emerald Estate. Dinner: An exotic, ALL - Chocolate dinner at Jade Mountain Club This surprising specially prepared five-course dinner is spectacular with a Seasonal and Sustainable Menu using chocolate in each course. This creative dinner will change your mind about chocolate forever. With chocolate as inspiration, as spice, as flavor and texture. The dinner can be accompanied with a pairing from our wine cellar to match each course. Sunday "Chocolate" Breakfast in Bed www.jademountain.com/events.html View Larger Map |
