Dominican Republic Cacao Tour Posted on December 3, 2013November 29, 2013 By RosaSeveral years ago, I learned about how cacao pods are grown and eventually turned into chocolate from a Scharffen Berger factory tour. Serious Eats has a great slide show about how cacaos is grown, harvested, and cured in the Dominican Republic.See also BonBon Jovi Truffles from Cakespy