Episode Details

Everyone’s favorite dulce, chocolate, is running the show this week.

In this episode, Jim and May cover the history and cultural origins of one of the world’s favorite foods. 

Links:

• Junajpu: Award-winning Guatemalan Chocolate con Chile
• Our Trip to Guatemala
• Mesoamerica Timeline
• History of Chocolate (Video in English)
• How Modern Chocolate is Made (Video in Spanish)
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