l Outlines the social history of chocolate and the many applications of cacao
Chocolate creator Neuhaus celebrates its 150th birthday with the ultimate book on chocolate. This sumptuous volume tells
the story of Jean Neuhaus in Brussels, the birth of his chocolate pralines, the N of Napoleon - no story is left untold. The
book outlines the history of the finest chocolate: from the discovery by Columbus and the conquistadores, to the chocolate
route around the world.
The Temptation of Chocolate profiles a variety of chocolate designs and stories, covering the different applications of cacao
in medicines and cosmetics and the importance of chocolate in movies, literature and theatre. It also includes delicious
recipes and illustrations.
Also available:
Chocolate Decorations ISBN 9789020968293
Chocolate Without Borders ISBN 9789020968194
Fine Chocolates ISBN 9789020959147
Fine Chocolates 2 ISBN 9789020975888
31b/w
256 colour
ISBN: 9782873865337
Author: MERCIER, JACQUES
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 20/06/2008
RRP: $80.00
Pages: 230
Dimension: 245mm X 225mm
Imprint: Lannoo