Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke

Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma's *Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke* serves as a pioneering treatise on the cultural and medicinal significance of chocolate, illuminating its journey from the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica to European society. Written in 1662, the text elegantly interweaves recipes, health benefits, and poetic musings on chocolate's exotic allure, reflecting the burgeoning interest...