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What Willie Wonka Didn't Tell Us About Wonderful Chocolate presented by Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW)

An event by Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW) What Willie Wonka Didn’t Tell Us About the Wonderful World of Chocolate: History, Cultivation, Processing, Tempering, Types, Techniques and Tasting Notes Presented by Joey Goldthorpe Joey Goldthorpe’s first job, at 14 years old, was being the “donut girl” in a local grocery store bakery; she worked there throughout high school making all the desserts. After getting a bachelor’s degree in psychology at UW Madison, she traveled around all 48 lower states, working in five more bakeries, including one that specialized in cheesecake in Albuquerque and a European style wedding cake bakery in Portland, Oregon. Joey loved making sweet treats but also wanted to pursue other interests, so she got a veterinary degree and then practiced as a veterinarian in Oregon for 20 years. Now, back in Madison to be closer to loved ones, she has also returned to her first passion, and today works as a chocolatier at Infusion Chocolates hand-crafting truffles, bars and drinking chocolates. https://www.chewwisconsin.com/