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Elaine Gonzalez replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 28

The raw beans would be the ones that they skewer. Once they turn chalky they pulverize if you squeeze them and they would not be suitable for eating. I will send you the recipe for making chocolate atole if you write to me. The raw beans are easy...

Tom replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 28

I have heard of bicolour seeds sold as macambo, the seeds are skewered on sticks and roasted then served salted. I would probably have no chance of getting to the places you mention as I am in Australia. Know anyone that would ship? My interest w...

Elaine Gonzalez replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 27

The bi-color cacao beans are buried in a deep hole in the ground. This is done under certain astrological conditions by a few chosen women who, for six months, daily pour water into a hole alongside the covered beans. The beans ferment during that...

Tom replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 27

Please tell more about the 'white cacao' drink I am very interested. Are the beans from bicolor washed or fermented? Where could I get some to try?

Elaine Gonzalez replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 27

I have conducted chocolate tours to Mexico (including Oaxaca) since 1990. Unfortunately, my last tour was a year ago. Oaxaca is a hot bed of chocolate in Mexico, one of the few areas that still practice many of the chocolate traditions handed down...

David & Gerard replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 25

That's great to hear, thanks for letting us know, we're really looking forward to going back again someday.

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James Cary replied to James Cary's discussion 'Oaxaca'May 22

The usual. Almost always cinnamon and almonds are there. Sometimes, nuez (pecans) are there also. No chiles in Mayordomo chocolate. I had both the hot and the cold. I wouldn't say the taste was incredible, but it was pretty good. But the experien...

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At 2:05pm on January 25, 2009, Alexandra said…: James-

I saw your post about WWOOF- I am very interested also. Have you had any luck?

Cheers.

At 7:40pm on December 22, 2008, Langdon Stevenson said…: Thank you for the support James, it is much appreciated. Looking forward to more of your input in discussions.