Science now confirms what we all instinctively knew to be true: chocolate enhances human sexual performance. Based on scores of medical studies which now link the chemicals in cacao - the bean from which chocolate is derived - with improved cardiovascular health, this book discusses the links between the consumption of dark cacao chocolate and an enhanced sex life. This is the first book that answers fundamental questions, such as: Which chocolate is associated with better sex? Which chocolate increases blood flow to the genitals? Which chocolate is associated with more vigorous orgasms? Which chocolate is best for treating erectile dysfunction in men and frigidity in women? The author examines more than 280 chocolate brands from around the world to arrive at the best chocolates for improving one's libido. The book also contains time-tested recipes that will allow you to enjoy chocolate as part of a regimen for enhanced sexual performance.

A 1913 Choice Recipes collection from Walter Baker & Company, makers of baking chocolate, includes Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes by Miss Maria Parloa (1843-1909), an American cookery lecturer and author of books on cooking and housekeeping; and Homemade Candy Recipes by Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill (1852-1933), a prominent early practitioner of culinary reform, food science and scientific cooking.

An introduction to making real chocolate truffles for aspiring chocolatiers.

"In this age of singles, couples and otherwise smaller households, "Small-Batch Baking" is an idea that's in step with the times."--"The Dallas Morning News"

No one can resist the allure of home-made chocolate desserts--but when recipes yield a full dozen or more, we often eat more than our serving size. In "Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers, " acclaimed food writer Debby Maugans solves the problem by crafting irresistible chocolate recipes perfectly suited for two.

Featuring more than 120 cookie, cake, pie, tart, muffin, and scone recipes, over-the-top and lavishly loaded with chocolate of all kinds, nuts, candy bars, and flavors. Ideal for the single guy or gal, small family, retiree, or bride-to-be.

There's a dessert in this book for every occasion: a fool-proof birthday chocolate cake recipe, a chocolate orange tart for Valentine's Day, or when you're in the mood for a little self-indulgence, a chocolate souffle sized for one. Your sweetheart (and your waistline) will thank you

This book brings new approaches to understanding chocolate and chocolate desserts. Learn how to distinguish between fine chocolate and imitation chocolate, and two different methods of tempering chocolate. It is a collection of exquisite recipes that can be found in fine dining and renowned chocolate shops from around the world. You can confect these recipes with simple techniques in your very own kitchen with families and friends.

The delectable journey into the world of chocolate--by the award-winning author of Olives Science, over recent years, has confirmed what chocolate lovers have always known: the stuff is actually good for you. It's the Valentine's Day drug of choice, has more antioxidants than red wine, and triggers the same brain responses as falling in love. Nothing, in the end, can stand up to chocolate as a basic fundament to human life. In this scintillating narrative, acclaimed foodie Mort Rosenblum delves into the complex world of chocolate. From the mole poblano (chile-laced chicken with chocolate) of ancient Mexico to the contemporary French chocolatiers who produce the palets d'or (bite-sized, gold-flecked bricks of dark chocolate) to the vast empires of Hershey, Godiva, and Valrhona, Rosenblum follows the chocolate trail the world over. He visits cacao plantations; meets with growers, buyers, makers, and tasters; and investigates the dark side of the chocolate trade as well as the enduring appeal of its product. Engaging, entertaining, and revealing, Chocolate: A Bittersweet Saga of Dark and Light is an intriguing foray into this "food of the gods."

Indulge yourself with this sumptuous book of all things chocolate. The introduction outlines the history of chocolate-making and consumption around the world, and step-by-step techniques show you how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate. The recipe section features 200 mouthwatering chocolate recipes for teatime treats, cakes, desserts, tarts, ices and sauces, including a sophisticated French Chocolate Cake, a light Chocolate Chip and Banana Pudding, plus scrumptious drinks such as Mexican Hot Chocolate. This luxurious volume is indeed the definitive reference for all chocolate lovers.

The world loves chocolate and chances are you do too. This enjoyable book will serve to deepen your love and also your understanding of chocolate. After reading this pleasurable and educational account by two leading dieticians, you will agree that chocolate is much more than simply a treat. You will discover it encompasses a culture, a cuisine, a treatment, and much more This book will help you explore some surprising applications of chocolate to your life: exploring the sensory pleasures of chocolate, entertaining with chocolate, and chocolate's role in emotional and physical wellness.
The authors begin by revealing how to truly savor chocolate. Even the most avid chocoholics will pick up tips on how to intensify the full chocolate flavor and expand their sensual experience. Next, they illustrate how cultures around the world enjoy chocolate, and how chocolate, more than just a flavor, is part of a lifestyle, holding a special place in holidays and celebrations globally. The authors journey to the rainforest and explore the origins of chocolate. They then trace its history through the centuries, from the Maya and Aztec cultures, where the chocolate phenomenon began. Over the ages, this dark, delectable food has been viewed as a gift from the gods, as valuable as gold, a medical treatment for illness, a social indulgence for the elite, and finally a treat to be enjoyed by everyone.
Today, science has proved what was revealed to ancient civilizations so long ago: chocolate has healing powers. At the end of the 1990s, authors Aaron and Bearden were among the first to communicate to the media the news that dark chocolate may enhance health, helping to launch the first "heart healthy" chocolate brand for a global chocolate company. A recent study by the Research Laboratories of the Catholic University in Campobasso, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute of Milan, Italy and published in the Journal of Nutrition claims that 6.7 grams of dark chocolate per day represent the ideal amount for a protective effect against inflammation and subsequent cardiovascular disease. With luscious photography and enticing recipes, this delightful, even mouthwatering, book will bring your appreciation for this gift of Mother Nature to a new level.