The Boston Sisters talk with Geri Gallas, founder & owner (daughter), and Irene Zweig, invaluable assistant (mom) of Open Book Chocolates, a woman-owned, daughter-mother, bean-to-bar chocolate operation inspired by classical literature. like Alexandre Dumas's "The Count of Monte Cristo," and Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables." This bonus podcast is a combination foodie and book talk (from page to screen) highlighting the Monte Cristo bar, flavored with porcini mushrooms and peach extract, inspired by Dumas' novel. Geri and Irene also reveal author wish lists, and future flavors for Open Book Chocolates which are available online and at select bookstores.
Pair this podcast with episode 87, "THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO - Revenge is Bittersweet" about the recent adaptation of the novel featuring Sam Claflin for MASTERPIECE, the PBS drama series.
TIMESTAMPS
0:03 - Meeting OPEN BOOK CHOCOLATES founders at JASNA annual general meeting
3:47 - OPEN BOOK CHOCOLATES origin story and literary chocolates
7:38 - Creating the Count of Monte Cristo bar
10:37 - Justice and revenge in The Count of Monte Cristo
14:28 - Thoughts on classical literature adaptations of "Jane Eyre"
18:12 - 2026 Open Book Chocolate flavor launches
24:27 - Where to find Open Book Chocolates
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