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 Got Chocolate? Hang On A Second You cats remember the movie Chocolat, starring Juliet Binoche and Johnny Depp in the year 2000? It was a hit, especially among women. Binoche's character, Vianne, pairs just the right chocolate recipe with each individual customer. She and her chocolate are a hit. Toss in a young Johnny Depp, and jazz gets steamy. The romance part is a "no duh." The chocolate part is a reminder, as if needed, that chocolate is awesomely delicious. Whether you're a purist or a casual (with half a brain) chocolate eater, you will admit that chocolate from across the pond, Europe, far exceeds US chocolate. To deny is to announce one's lack of taste and perhaps, intellect. But, forget about that. Let's dig a little deeper. Let's go deep cocoa. Most of the cocoa used by US chocolate companies is bought from African suppliers. Mostly, Cote D'ivoire, and Ghana. Here's the shitty part where I rain on the chocolate parade. Most of the cocoa...