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020			_a978-1-84038-841-1
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050			_aGC TX 767 .F73 2010 c.1
100			_aFrance, Christine
245		4	_aThe complete book of chocolate and 200 chocolate recipes _c Christine France
260			_aLondon : Hermes House _c2010
300			_a256 pages _bcolor illustration ; _c22cm.
365			_b450
520			_aCovers everything you need to know about chocolate: how to choose it; melt it; cook with it; drink it; and, above all, how to enjoy it. It is the fascinating history of the humble cocoa bean and how it is transformed into a wide variety of chocolate products. It contains over 200 exquisite chocoholic recipes, from Mexican Hot Chocolate to Chocolate Profiteroles and everything in between. It is illustrated with a wealth of archive material, specially commissioned photography of the world's best chocolate products, and irresistible recipe images. It is a must-have volume for chocoholics everywhere. Chocolate is one of the most luxurious, indulgent foods in existence. This book explains how the Aztecs introduced the cocoa bean to the European explores of the sixteenth century, and why we crave chocolate, what it consists of, and its therapeutic qualities. There are over 200 of the most luscious delights imaginable, such as Black Forest Gateau, Mississippi Mud Pie and Chocolate Chestnut Roulade. Step-by-step techniques show how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate. There is also a chapter on sauces, frostings and icings. All you ever wanted to know about chocolate is contained within this essential volume
650			_aCOOKING (CHOCOLATE)
700			_aMcfadden, Christine
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