Hot Chocolate: 50 Heavenly Cups of Comfort (Hardcover)

by Fred Thompson (Author)
Key Phrases: cup natural cocoa powder, nonfat dry powdered milk, percent cacao, Scharffen Berger, New York City, United States (more...)

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Product Description
With the growing popularity of gourmet chocolate, hot chocolate has become an indulgent dessert enjoyed by connoisseurs and served in trendy coffeehouses and upscale restaurants. Fans of this hot beverage are swapping their sugary powder mixes for the sensual pleasures of a more authentic experience—one that is easy to make at home. In Hot Chocolate, Fred Thompson offers 50 tantalizing recipes for hot chocolate made from high-quality milk, dark, or white chocolate; whole milk, skim milk, cream, water, or milk alternatives; and a variety of mouthwatering flavorings, such as peppermint, orange, cinnamon, coffee, liqueurs, peanut butter, raspberry—even chai tea. With a stylish 4-color design and gorgeous photographs, this book also provides a fascinating history of hot chocolate, tips on which types of chocolate to use and how to garnish the drinks, and recipes for homemade marshmallows and whipped cream.

About the Author
Fred Thompson is a writer, food stylist, and cooking instructor trained at the Culinary Institute of America. He is the author of "The Weekend Gourmet," a bi-weekly column in the Raleigh News & Observer. He has been featured on NPR. His work has also appeared in Family Circle, Wine and Spirits, Fine Cooking, and Every Day with Rachael Ray. He is the author of Crazy for Crab, Iced Tea, and Lemonade.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press; illustrated edition edition (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558322906
• ISBN-13: 978-1558322905
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #271,908 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Luscious Gift, October 14, 2006

By	L. Johnson - See all my reviews

This book is fantastic. The writing is great and the photos make your mouth water. I am especially excited about the mixes. I have tried them and they are delicious. I plan to make them for Christmas gifts. Use the presentations in the book and you will have a delectable and unique gift. If you don't have time to do this then give the book - even better!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Delicious, September 25, 2006

By	Biscuit Gal (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

Fantastic chocolate recipes! Some recipes are just right to drink in the morning instead of coffee. Others are richer and desserty.

The pictures are beautiful. The writing style is fun. This is a great gift book. Just be sure you get one for yourself too.

I loved the copy I bought so much that I am buying this book for everyone for Christmas to give with a coffee mug and a great quality chocolate bar. On the card I am going to say, something nutty like "for my sweet or hot friend" (as appropriate)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and tasty!, April 6, 2007

By	B. Majors (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bought this book for a gift for my mom. She loves chocolate number one, but I wanted to share with her the types of European chocolate drinks that we recently enjoyed in Europe. The recipies inside were exactly like the drinks we tried in France, Italy, and Spain. It's a cute, smart looking book as well.