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Traditional Hot Chocolate Recipe Using Tablea

March 22, 2022

It may probably come as no surprise that I love chocolates… in every form. However, hot chocolate has always had a special spot in my chocolate lover heart. I especially fall for that extra thick and rich hot chocolate! And so I wondered, why not just make my own?

Cacao de El Salvador – Part 2

October 23, 2019

A couple months ago I traveled to El Salvador to learn more about how reviving a traditional and ancient agricultural practice can generate income through sustainable environmental and economical development. What on earth am I talking about? Something near and dear to my heart. The Food of the Gods – el Cacao!

I begin at the beginning, following a community of farmers through the process of growing, harvesting, and preparing cacao beans for market...

Who Invented Chocolate?

December 19, 2009

In my opinion, everyone involved in the early evolution of cacao plant into an edible substance we call chocolate should receive a "get into heaven free" card regardless of their religious beliefs!

While there is no one particular person who invented chocolate, most experts believe the ancient Maya discovered the delicious secrets of chocolate between 250-900 A.D.