South American Cacao Sampler
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The Cacao tree is thought to have originated in the foothills of the Andes Mountains and South America remains the source of some of the world's most coveted cacao beans. We'll taste selections from different countries and different makers while we learn a bit about the history, genetics and geography of the region.
All ages welcome
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Cocoa + Co. is now the latest chapter in Kim's long and varied career.
She started out as an advertising creative before moving into brand management and consulting for Fortune 500 companies. After eight years in the wine industry, Kim began to focus on supporting sustainable agriculture through education and assistance to start-ups. She is a past chairman of the American Institute of Wine & Food here in Chicago, a mentor at 1871, and a founding member of SLoFIG, a network of angel investors working to improve the local food system.
Kim holds a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management and an AA in graphic art. She has received her sommelier certificate and is a frequent speaker on wine, chocolate and sustainable agriculture.