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Chocolate and the MedicisPosted Feb 4th 2006 4:02PM by Nick VagnoniFiled under: Dessert, Chocolate, The History of..., Europe, ItalyA new exhibit at the Civic Museum of Monsummano
Terme, just north of Florence, explores the history of chocolate in Europe. The show pays particular attention to the
ways in which the patronage of the Medici dynasty furthered the art of chocolate making in much the same ways it
advanced the areas of art and architecture. Cosimo III de Medici commissioned new chocolate recipes in order to compete
with those of the Spaniards and to impress other aristocrats. One of the results was a jasmine-infused chocolate drink,
often presented to visiting dignitaries as an example of the Medici splendor. The exhibit, "Chocolate: from
Spanish perfection to the exquisite courtesy of the Tuscan court" continues through April 30.
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