That’s right, just like rock and roll, chocolate in Mexico enjoys a lively history - one that I felt I should share as I’m currently in Oaxaca, renowned throughout the country for its presence in the chocolate industry. Here, there are many stores, stands, and stalls where chocolate is made from cacao beans and used in drinks, sweets, and sauces of all kinds. And, of course, the strong indigenous influence in the area keeps the age-old chocolate myths close to the surface. (more…)