Where Great Chocolate Comes From
Latin America, Ghana and the origins of our favorite treat
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Today in the United States, gifts of chocolates are given pride of place. So, in honor of the day, we’re indulging in some of the history behind this favorite treat and spotlighting two Ghanaian women who are working to keep more of its rich flavor—and its value—closer to home.
KokoDZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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