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Author: Bensen, Amanda

A Brief History of Chocolate view detail comment email this

This 2008 article traces the history of chocolate back to "the Mayans and Aztecs [who] believed the cacao bean had magical, or even divine, properties." Also describes how chocolate became a fashionable drink throughout Europe in the 17th century, and the creation of the first modern chocolate bar in 1847. Also includes a video and information about the molinillo, a carved, wooden stick from Mexico used to stir hot chocolate. From the Smithsonian magazine.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/brief-history-of-chocolate.html
Topics: Sweets and Sweeteners

Last updated Feb 2, 2009





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