The Hershey, Pennsylvania Cookbook: Fun Treats and Trivia from the Chocolate Capital of the World [Paperback]

Marilyn Odesser-Torpey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

A family friendly chocolate-treats cookbook offering 100 sweet and savory chocolate recipes, along with fun history and trivia about chocolate making and the town that Milton Hershey built.

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. It is home to the largest chocolate manufacturing facility in North America, where three to five million pounds of treats are made each day. The town of Hershey–where the smell of chocolate fills the air and whimsical reminders of chocolate products can be seen all around–is a place built on the legacy of one man, Milton Hershey, and his passion for cacao bean-based confections.

The Hershey, Pennsylvania Cookbook is packed with recipes, fun facts, trivia, and history about the town of Hershey and its founder. Through vintage photos and more than 120 recipes, author Marilyn Odesser-Torpey presents the Hershey of yesteryear and celebrates a love for chocolate that has been passed down through generations and resonates in traditions from after-school snacks to picnics to major holidays. Each chapter serves as a guide to the town, and combined they tell you how it grew from one man’s dream to a world-renowned destination. Recipes from current and former residents and area chefs allow you to take guilty pleasure in traditional desserts, kid-friendly snacks, savory dinner entrees, chocolate-based adult beverages, and even creative crafts. 

 

 Find your sweet spot with recipes for:

 

 “Wicked” Whoopie Pies 
  Mudslide Cookies
  Chocolate-Almond Biscotti
  Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
  Spiced Chicken Mole with Salsa
  Chili con Cocoa
  HERSHEY’S White Chocolate Risotto 
  Cocoa-Crusted Snapper with Mango Salsa
  Chocolate Dutch Oven Stew
  Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Torte
  Chocolate Espresso Martini

About the Author

Marilyn Odesser-Torpey is a self-confessed chocaholic who writes about chocolate, food, and entertaining for consumer and industry magazines. This is her third book. She lives in Litiz, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762741554
• ISBN-13: 978-0762741557
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #799,104 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate mixed with history, great fun, November 8, 2008

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This review is from: The Hershey, Pennsylvania Cookbook: Fun Treats and Trivia from the Chocolate Capital of the World (Paperback)

I found this book at the Hotel Hershey and had to get more for gifts once i got home to read it. Lots of great recipes from the Hershey area, chefs of the hotel and local restaurants. We especially enjoyed the tidbits of history collected via the local historical society from Hershey residents and factory workers. To us, this makes the book much more than a cookbook! There are chocolate main dishes, choc cocktails, and more. Recipes range from the simplest to more complex. There is something for everyone. We love the vintage look to the book and the high quality paper too. A great gift book.