Discover Chocolate: The Ultimate Guide to Buying, Tasting, and Enjoying Fine Chocolate
Thereas a difference between a chocoholic and a chocophile, and Clay Gordon is decidedly in the latter category. Itas not enough for him to simply love this rich indulgence; he is equally addicted to the finer points of choosing it, just as a wine aficionado enjoys researching different varietals and developing a taste for particularly fine ones. In Discover Chocolate, Gordon opens a world that extends far beyond cookbooks and coffee-table books that feature assorted gooey shots. Yes, his primer is packed with more than a hundred gorgeous photographs of chocolate and truffles, but this is a guide that also includes a handy rating system, a field guide for discerning among different types and styles of chocolates, an overview of how cacao becomes chocolate (including maps of where cacao is grown), advice for pairing chocolate and wine, and, perhaps most important of all, how and where to shop for the best chocolate in the world. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, and Clay Gordon is there to help you relish every drop of it, discerning why you like certain types but not others and generating a personal list of favorites. This is the book every true chocolate enthusiast has been craving.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1592403085
ISBN13:9781592403080
Release Date:October 2007
Publisher:Gotham Books
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.4" x 8.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
the best chocolate book ever
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is so fascinating my boyfriend wants to read it too. Really an essential book if you work with chocolate or if you're a chocolate lover.
Excellent review
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is an excellent overview of chocooate and its production. Well written, illustrated and authorative.
For every Chocophile out there
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I love this book! It provides the groundwork for your own personal exploration in the world of fine chocolate. The information is solid and applicable and I feel better prepared how to understand and evaluate the chocolate I encounter from now on. The chapter on tasting notes is especially good, considering how little is written on the subject. If you are a lover of chocolate, this is a must read.
Chocolate Lover's Bible !
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Great book - fun read, comprehensive, good suggestions for any chocolate lover. Author loves chocolate and his enthusiasm is contagious.
An absolute delight
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is absolutely awesome. I knew very little about chocolate before reading this book, but now feel confident in my chocolate knowledge. It has increased my interest in choclate, and am now able to scrutinize the chocolate wherever I go. Furthermore, the author does a good job of conversing with the reader. One feels like they're having a conversation with Clay, rather than being lectured. Overall a great book, a must buy for anyone even remotely interested in chocolate.
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