Chocolate Lover's Cookbook For Dummies [Paperback]

Carole Bloom CCP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2002

Find foolproof tips and techniques for working with chocolate

"Dessert-lovers rejoice! Another great chocolate book from the authority."
--Lora Brody, author of Basic Baking

Looking for tempting but easy ways to indulge your passion for chocolate? In this book, you'll find everything you need to make delectable chocolate desserts that will wow everyone - including yourself! Fun recipes for goodies like cookies, cakes, brownies, ice cream, sauces, candies, and even a chocolate souffle give you dozens of ways to reach chocolate nirvana.

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From the Back Cover

Find foolproof tips and techniques for working with chocolate

"Dessert-lovers rejoice! Another great chocolate book from the authority."
—Lora Brody, author of Basic Baking

Looking for tempting but easy ways to indulge your passion for chocolate? In this book, you’ll find everything you need to make delectable chocolate desserts that will wow everyone – including yourself! Fun recipes for goodies like cookies, cakes, brownies, ice cream, sauces, candies, and even a chocolate soufflé give you dozens of ways to reach chocolate nirvana.

About the Author

Carole Bloom, Certified Culinary Professional (CCP), is a baking instructor and the author of All About Chocolate. She has written for Bon Appetit and Gourmet and has appeared on the Today Show, ABC News, and CNN.

Product Details

• Paperback: 362 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554662
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554667
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,316,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Fine Arts. While deciding whether to go to graduate school in Art History or Dance I traveled to Europe where I experienced incredible desserts and pastries. That's when I decided that I wanted to be a pastry chef. I studied pastry and confectionery arts at La Varenne in Paris and Le Cordon Bleu in London. I've also served an apprenticeship in a fabulous pastry shop in Venice,Italy and have worked at 5 star hotels in Lausanne, Switzerland and San Francisco, CA. I've also worked in top restaurants in Southern California and have had my own business making desserts and cakes for small restaurants, cafes, and individuals. For many years I made wedding and special occasion cakes. For close to 30 years I've been teaching my art to others, specializing in demystifying complicated techniques so everyone can make fabulous desserts, pastries, and confections at home. I enjoy creating desserts for my books to share with everyone. And, I'm always happy to hear from my readers with questions and successes.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply The Best!, June 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Chocolate Lover's Cookbook For Dummies (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone who loves chocolate. The author clearly explains how to choose and use chocolate to make great desserts. There are recipes from simple to sublime with something for everyone. If you love chocolate (and who doesn't???) this is a MUST have. Highly recommended!