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A Passion for Chocolate Dominique Ayral

A Passion for Chocolate By Dominique Ayral

A Passion for Chocolate by Dominique Ayral


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Summary

An exploration of chocolate. Divided into five sections, it: sets the scene with facts and figures; traces the history of the bean from its discovery in South America; features adverts for chocolate from around the world; explains how it is made; and offers additional information.

A Passion for Chocolate Summary

A Passion for Chocolate by Dominique Ayral

Divided into 5 sections which: * Set the scene - with facts, figures and quotations. * Inform - thrace the history of the bean from its discovery in South America. * Delight the eye - a blast of colour - a selection of adverts for chocolate from around the world. * Explain - how it is made, national variations on our relationship with chocolate, gorgeous recipes. * Expand - additional information and finding out more.

About Dominique Ayral

Dominique Ayral is a writer and author specialising in cooking.

Table of Contents

Facts & figures The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money, a night of love in a bordello cost 10-15 beans, chocolate replaced wine and water on expeditions in the New World. The history of chocolate From Quetzalcoatl to the coffee houses of Europe, the modern view - chocolate as an aphrodisiac... A blast of colour Chocolate advertisements from around the world. Follow that bean From its cultivation to its transformation into the bar or drink, who eats the most, how individual nations view chocolate, delicious and unctuous recipes using chocolate, (even Roast Turkey in a Chocolate Coating). A little more The relationship between chocolate and sensuality (Cassanova was a big fan), how to appreciate it (as if you didn't know), useful addresses, chocolate clubs, manufacturers, etc.

Additional information

NPB9781842021248
9781842021248
1842021249
A Passion for Chocolate by Dominique Ayral
New
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
2001-09-06
128
N/A
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