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If you\u2019re a chocolate lover or you just like history, this is for you. The Orange County library is holding a free series of Culinary History classes, led by Maite Gomez-Rej\u00f3n of ArtBites and the Hungry for History podcast, including the upcoming one at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library.<\/p>\n

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The class will explore the history of cacao from its Mesoamerican beginnings to today, including how it was cultivated, traded, sweetened and became the chocolate we know today.<\/p>\n

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Depending on space available, participants will also have a chance to make truffles. Space is limited to 25 people. So I\u2019d register now at 562-430-1048 and get there early. (Coming in April: The history of popcorn. Yum.)<\/em> 12700 Montecito Road, Seal Beach. ocpl.org\/culinary-history<\/p>\n

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