Sophia Rea

Online Chocolate Art History Class: From Mesoamerica to Spain

New Online Chocolate Art History Class: From Mesoamerica to Spain - It’s available internationally!
#arthistory #arthistoryclass #meseoamerica #spain #engraving

Cacao Virgin Mary Santo, Guatemala - Circa late 19th century with antique milagros

Cacao Virgin Mary Santo, Guatemala - Circa late 19th century with antique milagros
#cacaopod #molinillo #mayanart
#chocolatemuseum #santo #virginmary #antigua #guatemala

I just did a refresh of my chocolate shelf. The back panels are paper placemats from Hester & Cook and only cost $29! #decor #chocolate #design #wallpaper #botanical #rarebook #silver #craftchocolate #cacao #aromakit

I just did a refresh of my chocolate shelf. The back panels are paper placemats from Hester & Cook and only cost $29!
#decor #chocolate #design #wallpaper #botanical #rarebook
#silver #craftchocolate #cacao #aromakit

Pre-Columbian cacao vessel. The soul of my ancestors. 🤎 #archeology #cacao #chocolatehistory #cacaopod #history #art

Pre-Columbian cacao vessel. The soul of my ancestors. 🤎
#archeology #cacao #chocolatehistory #cacaopod #history #art

Why Chocolate Is Suddenly So Expensive Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

'...[B]etween 2015 and 2024, climate change increased the number of days each country experiences temperature ranges above the ideal for cacao growth by an average of two to four weeks annually...when the plants bloom and produce beans.' #foodhistory #climatechange #cacao gizmodo.com/why-chocolat...

Man Carrying a Cacao Pod, 1440–1521. Aztec. Volcanic stone, traces of red pigment. #arthistory #sculpture #cacaopod #archeology #historian #aztec #cacao

Man Carrying a Cacao Pod, 1440–1521. Aztec. Volcanic stone, traces of red pigment.
#arthistory #sculpture #cacaopod #archeology #historian #aztec #cacao

Yay! I’m a Scorpio. Sounds really good!

This early 18th century font is the inspiration for my next historical chocolate project. #cacao #historian #font #culinaryhistorian #art

This early 18th century font is the inspiration for my next historical chocolate project.
#cacao #historian #font #culinaryhistorian #art

I am a chocolate historian. I educate through the lens of chocolate history. Education is powerful. An educated populace understands the dangers of fascism and authoritarianism.

Yes!!!

The artist’s task is to save the soul of mankind; and anything less is a dithering while Rome burns. Because of the artists, who are self-selected, for being able to journey into the Other, if the artists cannot find the way, then the way cannot be found. -
Terence McKenna
#art #philosophy #artist

A wax stamp seal that I use to wrap my French chocolate medallions. It’s from the 19th century. #art #waxseal #chocolate #packaging #vintage #cameo #perfume

A wax stamp seal that I use to wrap my French chocolate medallions. It’s from the 19th century.
#art #waxseal #chocolate #packaging #vintage #cameo #perfume

Thank God!

This is so backwards. Trump is a felon and a rapist. He’s the one who should be in prison.

Thank you!

I took a wonderful watercolor class with @caseformaking.bsky.social . Painted the Chaco Canyon cacao vessels. First attempt. #cacao #watercolor #chacocanyon #newmexico #historian #foodhistorian #culinaryhistory #chocolate #ceramics #archeology

I took a wonderful watercolor class with @caseformaking.bsky.social . Painted the Chaco Canyon cacao vessels. First attempt.
#cacao #watercolor #chacocanyon #newmexico #historian #foodhistorian #culinaryhistory #chocolate #ceramics #archeology

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday today. He really enjoyed backhendl and the smoked trouts from the lakes near Salzburg. And drinking chocolate at the hairdressers (perruquier). #foodhistory #Mozart here with his parents and sister Nannerl plus his friend and also wunderkind Linley

Cacao was once used as currency. What food would you use as money if you could?
#FoodForThought #Foodie #ChocolateLover #BlueskyThinking #Chocolate #EdibleEconomy #Economy #Cacao #FoodLover

I have a Maria Sibylla Merian cacao copperplate engraving, plate 26 from 1726. These engravings are becoming more rare and valuable!

I will continue to provide art because art is about the soul and heart. In order to be moved by art or to create art one must be connected. Connected to the earth, to other humans, and to one’s own inner self.
#art #connection #heart #earth #soul

The Fermentation of Cacao, 1913 by Harold Hamel Smith Have you read it? #fermentation #cacao #craftchocolate #foodscience #book #rarebook

The Fermentation of Cacao, 1913 by Harold Hamel Smith
Have you read it?
#fermentation #cacao #craftchocolate #foodscience #book #rarebook

Stunning!

Fermentation is history but it is the future! I am fortunate to have two first editions of The Fermentation of Cacao in my home library. Are you familiar with it?

Women were the first chocolate makers. Aztec women were tasked with making cacao by pouring chocolate from vessel to vessel. A woman who could create a good foam was of higher standing. This is a picture taken from The Florentine Codex written by Spanish friar Bernardino Sahagún in the 16th century.

Women were the first chocolate makers. Aztec women were tasked with making cacao by pouring chocolate from vessel to vessel. This is a picture taken from The Florentine Codex written by Spanish friar Bernardino Sahagún in the 16th century.
#arthistory #codex #historian #foodhistorian #cacao

Three antique chocolate pots. Aren’t they pretty? I use the center one in my chocolate tastings. Functional art! 💐
#vintagechocolatepot #chocolatepot #chocolate

18th Century French School pastel drawing - Young woman seated at a table drinking hot chocolate.🎀 #arthistory #hotchocolate #historian

18th Century French School pastel drawing - Young woman seated at a table drinking hot chocolate.🎀
#arthistory #hotchocolate #historian

Marie Antoinette holding a cup of chocolate, which was a luxury, while feeding her dog as people were starving. The Duke of Penthièvre the wealthiest man in France, on the left survived the French Revolution due to his philanthropy and love of charity. Choc. Art History 101

Marie Antoinette holding a cup of chocolate, which was a luxury, while feeding her dog as people were starving. The Duke of Penthièvre the wealthiest man in France, on the left survived the French Revolution due to his philanthropy and love of charity. Choc. Art History 101