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The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition

John Feltwell, Jeanne Bourin, Nathalie Bailleux

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The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition

by John Feltwell, Jeanne Bourin, Nathalie Bailleux
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The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition
The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition

Journey through chocolate's historical and sensory delights.

If you've ever relished the comfort of chocolate melting on your tongue, imagine diving into its rich history with "The Book of Chocolate." The updated visuals and engaging narrative transform this book into a multi-sensory experience, beyond just taste. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard chocoholic, the mix of recipes, expert insights, and captivating illustrations could deepen your appreciation for every velvety bite.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Book of Chocolate: Revised and Updated Edition

by John Feltwell, Jeanne Bourin, Nathalie Bailleux
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ISBN: 9782080304797
Authors: John Feltwell, Jeanne Bourin, Nathalie Bailleux
Publisher: Flammarion
Date of Publication: 2005-02-22
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Food & Drink
Related Topics: Cooking, Culinary, Ancient History, World History, Food and Drink, Microhistory, American History
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 13 readers)

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Based on the original Flammarion title, The Book of Chocolate, this lavishly illustrated book, now edited and brought up to date, takes readers on a journey through the history and production of the world's most seductive chocolate. Learn how the cocoa bean, first enjoyed by the Aztecs, has traveled around the globe to produce endless variations of chocolate. Through the eyes of food critics, chefs, journalists, and historians, this book explores the rich history of chocolate, along with a modern-day investigation of its many flavors and forms. A list of tantalizing recipes and a guide to the finest purveyors of chocolate worldwide make this volume indispensable to chocolate lovers everywhere. If the list of recipes is not enough to bring out the chocoholic in you, just look at the delicious illustrations, specially commissioned photographs, rare vintage posters, and fine paintings all in honor of this favorite confection.
 

Journey through chocolate's historical and sensory delights.

If you've ever relished the comfort of chocolate melting on your tongue, imagine diving into its rich history with "The Book of Chocolate." The updated visuals and engaging narrative transform this book into a multi-sensory experience, beyond just taste. Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard chocoholic, the mix of recipes, expert insights, and captivating illustrations could deepen your appreciation for every velvety bite.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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