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For Immediate Release Sept. 9, 2016

www.bernco.gov

Contact: Andy Lenderman alenderman@bernco.gov O. (505) 314-0403 C. (505) 414-0485

Chile, Chocolate and Music Come Together for 2016 Chile y Chocolate Special Event

Bernalillo County – Chile, chocolate and music create a special recipe for this year’s Chile y Chocolate event on Friday, September 16 at the historic Gutierrez-Hubbell House.

 

Stop by from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for an evening of chef demonstrations, a lively talk on the history of chocolate, and of course inventive chile and chocolate samplings. The Gutierrez-Hubbell House is located at 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW in Bernalillo County’s South Valley, along the Camino Real.

 

This intimate gathering features chile-inspired products, local chocolatiers and live music by Chris Candelario and others.

 

Discover the art and history of two important New Mexican staples, Chile y Chocolate, and their rich traditions in the state. Nicolasa Chavez from the Museum of International Folk Art will present “A Very Brief History of Chocolate.”

 

“Popularly known as a sweet, an antioxidant, or an aphrodisiac, chocolate holds sway as one of the most popular food items in history,” reads a summary of this presentation.

Local food trucks will be on site to offer casual dinners as well.

 

For more information, visit www.bernco.gov/openspace, or call (505) 314-0398. There is no cost to attend, but remember to bring money for food and treats!

 

 

 

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About Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 674,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras and the 111,000 residents who live outside the village and city limits in the unincorporated areas of the county.  Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget and capital investments of more than $500 million. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.