Yesterday we headed out to experience a first for us in Chicago--a chocolate festival! Who knew such things existed? Garfield Park is about 5 minutes from our flat, so we loaded Mags up in the car and headed out. Upon arrival, we lined up, paid our $1 donation entry fee, were handed samples of Fannie Mae chocolate, and knew that we were in for a treat. The lines snaked through the botanical gardens and we stopped at "educational stations" to learn about chocolate. We learned about the cacoa tree, pictured above with a large Valentine in front. Well-wisherse could post their thoughts here since the tree was recently transplanted from another section of the garden and wasn't faring too well; it was hilarious to see children't handwritten notes that said things such as, "Get well chocolate tree" or "I love you chocolate tree." We learned about fair trade chocolate and of course, sampled lots of goodies from dark chocolate to milk chocolate pieces, chocolate covered espresso beans, and some truffles. Delish! Above are several pics, including some chocolate factoid signs which were posted throughout our walk. The last shot displays how our wee one spent the hour.
Sounds like fun!! Not a bad thing to attend!
ReplyDeleteDid Mags have her Doctor's appt. today? Curious how much she weighs now. :)
Now that is my kind of festival! ;) What a cool idea. No doubt Mags will love chocolate like her auntie Shannon. ;)
ReplyDeleteOne more quick side note: LOVE the glasses! You look a lot like Peg in that picture. Don't ya think?
ReplyDeleteReally, like Aunt Peg? Hmm, perhaps. I always thought you looked more like her.
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What a fun outing! So glad Mags cooperated well and you got to sample some goodies. The glass are stylin' -- you look so much like your mom ... I know, you're gonna tell me I've been drinking from grandpa's ferrari, but I hold to my statement!!
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