Front page of our beloved New Mexican reported today . . . "Traces of cacao were found in shards from cylinder jars found at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon in northwestern New Mexico." This means that cacao beans, the pulp of which is fermented and dried to eventually produce cocoa and chocolate, was used in the U.S. several centuries earlier than was once thought.
Chaco Canyon is about a six hour drive from us here in Santa Fe and I have sadly never been to see it. Apparently, it is absolutely incredible: "a multistory pueblo (containing) an estimated 800 rooms, constructed from 860 to 1128 A.D."
Anyway, love seeing news about chocolate as well as pie. Just thought I'd share.
We're off to Naples, FL bright and early and will return in five days with photos and memorable moments from our trip and the Naples Food and Wine Festival. Have a great week!
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