Local Wine Events

Event ID #234413

Event Details

If you love world-class chocolate and a great story, not to mention good company, this is the trip for you. Chocolatier Mimi Wheeler, owner of “The Grocer’s Daughter,” will guide us through daily tastings of her mouthwatering chocolates, along with enlightening discussions of the many dimensions of chocolate; its history, health benefits, production and her trip to Ecuador to study the journey of the cacao bean from rain forest to market. Mimi is passionate about sustainable agriculture and organic practices and she brings this to her artful chocolate creations.

“My love for rich, dark chocolate and a deep connection to my garden inspired my truffles and other chocolate creations. I use fruits, edible flowers and herbs from my summer garden and from the soils and the natural beauty of northern Michigan. Travels and studies of chocolate in France and Scandinavia also helped give birth to this production. I hope you will enjoy these handcrafted, artisan chocolates for their quality and their uniqueness.” – Mimi Wheeler

For more The Grocer’s Daughter, visit: www.grocersdaughter.com

Norm Wheeler, well-known member of the local storytelling and poetry troupe “The Beach Bards” (and also Mimi’s husband) will regale us with a host of enchanting myths, legends and poems under the stars. What better way to spend a peaceful evening on the deck of a magnificent tall ship?