All About Chocolate: The Ultimate Resource for the World's Favorite Food (Paperback)

~ Carole Bloom CCP (Author)

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Chocoholics beware; All About Chocolate will likely make you drool all over the pages until you can get your next fix of cocoa heaven. This is a mini-encyclopedia of chocolate history, terminology, trivia, and, of course, rich, chocolatey recipes. Initially taking the form of a dictionary, the book contains A-to-Z listings of chocolate expressions and general chocolate lore. Did you know, for example, that nacional is a variety of the forastero cacao bean found in Ecuador? When cultivated, it produces a wonderfully delicate type of cocoa. The book traces chocolate history right back to the 7th century, when the Maya migrated to the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico and established the first cacao plantations. We are then whisked through several centuries of chocolate evolution right up to modern times, when chocolate is undoubtedly one of the Western world's most craved treats. Happily for us, chocolate may even have some proven health benefits! Yes, really! That feeling of well-being when nibbling on a succulent piece of chocolate is more than mental. Endorphins contained within chocolate transmit feelings of euphoria to the brain--making everything seem good with the world. Plus, cocoa butter contains no cholesterol, so although chocolate isn't exactly slimming, it at least contains the right kind of fat! Enlightening us about chocolate festivals, chocolate factories, chocolate schools, chocolate organizations, and with recipes for Hot Fudge Sauce, Chocolate Pound Cake, French Chocolate Macaroons, and many more, All About Chocolate is a sweet delight. --Naomi Gesinger

Product Description

Americans eat more chocolate now than ever before an average of 11 pounds per person every year! No longer the simple sweet of yesterday, Americans have refined their taste for chocolate, eating not only the standard milk chocolate, but more dark chocolate and imported varieties. All About Chocolate is the ultimate compendium of chocolate trivia, myths and folklore, history, publications, festivals and events, awards and prizes, web sites, and lots of other resources for true fanatics to indulge their cravings. This is more than just a cookbook, it is the essential guide to the growing world of chocolate.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028622839
• ISBN-13: 978-0028622835
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,274,623 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has something for everyone., October 25, 1998

By A Customer

This book has something for everyone about the world of chocolate. If you want to know more about chocolate history or how chocolate is made, it's here. If you want to know where to find the best chocolate in the world, it's also here. This book makes a great travel guide for chocolate afficionados. You can find where to learn more about chocolate and where the nearest chocolate festival or museum is. This book makes a great gift for your chocolate-loving friends and family, as well as a great gift for yourself. All the information and fun facts about chocolate are located in an easy-to-manage paperback book at a great price.

5.0 out of 5 stars All About Chocolate: The Ultimate Resource for the World's Favorite Food , August 4, 2008

By	Red Jim's Girl (Eastsound, WA) - See all my reviews

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I bought this for my husband - a definate "chocoholic". It is a great book and the pictures make your mouth water. It tells you so much interesting information about chocolate. If you love chocolate, you will enjoy this book - even if you can't eat the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Lots of Information, April 10, 2007

By	Sharon "Sharon" (Florence, AZ) - See all my reviews

Wow, all my Internet research seems to be right here in one book!
Thanks!