08/03/2026
Chocolate history hasn’t just been shaped by recipes — it’s been shaped by bold women 😏
In 1938, Ruth Wakefield was experimenting in her kitchen when she ran out of baker’s chocolate. Instead of stopping, she broke a Nestlé bar into pieces and mixed it into the dough, expecting it to melt. It didn’t. The chocolate chip cookie was born.
Later, she sold the recipe to Nestlé for $1 — and a lifetime supply of chocolate. The company began printing her recipe on every package, turning a small kitchen experiment into a global standard.
In the 19th century, as chocolate production moved into factories like Cadbury’s Bournville, women became a significant part of industrial manufacturing — helping transform chocolate from an elite delicacy into something people around the world could enjoy.
And in modern times, Maricel Presilla has reshaped how professionals think about cacao, bringing global attention to origin, terroir, and the science behind flavor.
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who innovate, build, research, and lead in our industry today 🌸
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