Maybe you didn’t know that chocolate, or rather, the cacao seed that produces chocolate, is native to Mexico. Or maybe you did know. In either case, you’ll want to learn more about this divine product of Mexico during your stay at your Villa Puerto Vallarta.
“Divine” is an appropriate term for chocolate, because its botanical name is said to mean, “food of the gods.” The treat was known for centuries before native Aztec peoples introduced it to Spanish invaders. European explorers offered it to their royal sponsors in Spain, and after a bit of experimentation, hot chocolate as we know it was born.
In Puerto Vallarta, however, you really ought to try chocolate Mexico style. As a beverage, Mexican bitter chocolate may be mixed with milk, and it always includes spices like molasses, cinnamon, anise, and even chile. And the centerpiece of the local dish called Chicken Mole is the mole sauce, a heavenly blend of chococlate, chile, cloves, anise and other spices cooked in chicken stock.
You can enjoy the taste of chocolate cuisine in local restaurants. And if you’re staying in a Villa Puerto Vallarta, you can purchase Mexican chocolate at a local market and whip up a special meal on your own. Better yet, ask the cook at your villa to prepare his or her favorite chocolate dish. However you choose to do it, make it a point to enjoy a dish that features this native treat.
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