Permaculture and Chocolate
Chocolate and Gender
Barb Stuckey, a food developer, writes, “One of the most seductive qualities of good chocolate is that it melts precisely at human body temperature, which provides a textural experience unlike any other food. This fact makes chocolate one of nature’s most perfect foods” (Stuckey 44) These thoughts come from a book written about the science of taste – not chocolate. Why do such powerful and sexual words feel routine when discussing chocolate? This blog post argues that of all the fetishized commodities, chocolate is most closely linked to gender. Chocolate’s historical and mythological origins have morphed into media-hyped sexism. Men consume by purchasing, women consume by “indulging.” This hype has manifested as insincere cravings which are then linked to disordered eating in women. Lastly, chocolate has become feminized and sexualized while men remain in control of the production and distribution of chocolate. Chocolate in Advertising If you’re old enough toContinue Reading
Field Study
- 15 Oct 2015
Photo: Company Logos, links in table below Day Exhibition Location/# of Exhibition Oct 3,4 Hot Chocolat Seattle, WA / #28 Oct 3,4 Charm School ChocolateContinue Reading
- 15 Oct 2015
Photo: Northwest Chocolate Fest Day/Time Title of Talk Speaker(s) Saturday October 3, 1:00-2:00 PM A Wine Makers Look at Artisanal ChocolateContinue Reading
- 15 Oct 2015
Photo taken by Ze of students happily seated around Gillian Goddard at the Chocolate Festival!
- 14 Oct 2015
Photo by Ben Ellis
