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The Little Book of Chocolateby Katherine Khodorowsky and Hervé RobertReviewed by Madelyn Miller
It is not known whose idea it was to roast cocoa beans and crush them into a delicious paste that has come to be known as chocolate. However, The Story of Chocolate tells how the Aztec civilization flavored cocoa paste with spices in order to produce a nourishing and invigorating drink that was valued by King Montezuma II. It took over a century for the cocoa bean to make its way across Europe where it remained the preserve of the nobility. The book’s easy-to-understand Alphabetical Guide discusses the best way to savor chocolate and how it became an inspiration for artists (Le Déjeuner, by François Bouches), writers (Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and designers (Paco Rabanne’s chocolate dress). You’ll discover that the last twenty years has seen the emergence of chocolate clubs in the U.S., France, Italy, Germany and Great Britain. For example, the Heavenly Chocolate Club in the U.S. dispatches gourmet chocolate selections to members on a monthly basis. The informative Chronology details the significant events of chocolate’s journey throughout history. If you are one of the many who revel in this delightful treat, you will surely appreciate all the morsels of information this little book has to offer. The Little Book of Chocolate Published by Flammarion |
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Dark, milk, white, or filled with a savory center,
chocolate has remained an indulgence for centuries. Once a symbol of exotic
pleasure, this sumptuous treat has found its way to our palates on an almost
daily basis. THE LITTLE BOOK OF CHOCOLATE traces its origins from its
consumption by the Aztecs to its place in the world today. It is the third
largest commodity in the world and a staple in gourmet pleasure.