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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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

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Gastronomic History @gastrohistory.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

'...[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...

gizmodo.com

Why Chocolate Is Suddenly So Expensive

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

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

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Lizet Kruyff @lizetkruyff.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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

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.

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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

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Sophia Rea @sophiarea.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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

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