[Aztlan] chocolate

[Justin Kerr]

The recipes for Ancient Chocolate are a matter of conjecture. The various
concepts of "young" "tree ripe" etc. that appear in the PSS do not present
much information. However, some years ago in Guatemala we were served
chocolate as part of a ceremony. The closest you would come to that recipe
is find the plainest un-sugared, darkest chocolate; powder preferred, and
mix with water. (no frothing was observed)  Serve in a small cup (we were
served in a small calabash) It should be bitter and cold, a far cry from our
familiar hot chocolate.
Justin Kerr   

-----Original Message-----
From: aztlan-bounces at lists.famsi.org [mailto:aztlan-bounces at lists.famsi.org]
On Behalf Of Wendy Bacon
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:51 PM
To: Aztlan news Aztlan news group
Subject: [Aztlan] chocolate

I'm planning a lecture on the ancient Maya to elementary and middle  
school students.  I'd like to offer them a taste of chocolate, the  
way the ancient Maya would have consumed it.  Can anybody suggest a  
recipe?  THis needs to be something I can make with ingredients  
available in a supermarket, and not too expensive.

Thanks --

Wendy J. Bacon
Department of Anthropology
University of Pennsylvania

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