The Cook's Encyclopedia of Chocolate

This book contains everything there is to know about that magical bean we all adore. Covering the history of chocolate, from its royal place in Mayan culture as the drink of the gods to its later popularization by Europeans; reproducing period advertising posters, wrappers, and boxes; and detailing modern manufacture -- this book will feed your hunger for knowledge about this glorious treat. Following this fascinating exploration, there are more than 200 recipes and techniques for every chocolate confection, from the simplest sponge cake to the ingenious chocolate ravioli. Enticing photos, detailed step-by-step instructions, and illustrations abound in this all-consuming book, which will make your mouth water just thumbing through the pages.

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