{"product_id":"chocolate-alchemy-an-introduction","title":"Chocolate Alchemy: An Introduction - Autumn TBA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Alchemy: A Tasting \u0026amp; Introduction to Light Cellar Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Date Autumn 2026 - TBA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:00am – 12:00pm MST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Cellar Teaching Kitchen (limited seats)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live via Zoom (link provided after registration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease register thoughtfully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace is limited for the in-person experience, so we ask that you only register if you reasonably plan to attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plans change, cancelling your registration helps open spots for others who would love to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover what makes truly nourishing chocolate—and taste the difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all chocolate is created equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this free introductory class, you’ll step into the world of real chocolate—crafted with intention, high-quality ingredients, and our unique Light Cellar process designed to preserve both flavour and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your opportunity to experience Light Cellar chocolate from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll taste a variety of our handcrafted chocolate, learn how it’s made, and gain insight into what sets it apart—from sourcing and ingredients to the techniques used 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experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided tasting of Light Cellar chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA behind-the-scenes look at our chocolate-making process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Meet the maker” insights with Chef Alex Hamilton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical ideas for incorporating chocolate into your daily routine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Person Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull tasting experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect interaction and 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Chocolate (Level 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to make your own chocolate from scratch using high-quality, functional ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate lovers curious about quality and sourcing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in healthier alternatives to conventional chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose wanting to better understand how chocolate is made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople interested in crafting their own chocolate at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith 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