The Temptation of Chocolate

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Temptation of Chocolate
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jacques Mercier
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:230
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 225
Category/GenreCooking with chocolate
ISBN/Barcode 9782873865337
ClassificationsDewey:641.3374
Audience
General
Illustrations 31 b/w, 256 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Lannoo
Imprint Lannoo
Publication Date 1 January 2008
Publication Country Belgium

Description

"Chocolate" creator Neuhaus celebrates its 150th birthday with the ultimate book on chocolate. This sumptuous volume tells the story of Jean Neuhaus in Brussels, the birth of his chocolate pralines, the N of Napolean - no story is left untold. The book outlines the history of the finest chocolate: from the discovery by Columbus and the conquistadores, to the chocolate route around the world. "The Temptation of Chocolate" profiles a variety of chocolate designs and stories, covering the different applications of cacao in medicines and cosmetics and the importance of chocolate in movies, literature and theatre. It also includes delicious recipes and illustrations.