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Chocolate: The Sweet History (Hardcover)

by Beth Kimmerle (Author)
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Book Description
With the same satisfying style that flavored CANDY, Beth Kimmerle returns for another trip into America’s scrumptious past with CHOCOLATE.This richly illustrated celebration of our favorite indulgence is beautifully presented with pho-tographs, vintage packaging, and candy graphics that bring to life the truly sweet history of an age-old delicacy. Delve into the detailed stories of well-loved chocolate companies as Kimmerle profiles America’s top chocolate makers and discovers some new chocolatiers creating a stir in the industry. Learn the history, discover the European roots, and read the fabled stories behind this American obsession. Whether you prefer dark or white, truffles or cup-cakes, enthusiasts will delight in this delicious diary of all things chocolate.

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*A history of chocolate from the author of CANDY:THE SWEET HISTORY. *Includes chocolate types and terminology with a clever glossary, a tasting primer, and a historical chocolate timeline. *Features classic recipes for chocolate confections, cakes, and cookies with easy-to-follow instructions and a simple guide to working with chocolate.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Collectors Press (May 30, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933112042
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933112046
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
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