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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
After the success of Vegan Treats, Mrs Hollingsworth is back with
even more deliciously indulgent recipes, all based around Emma's
all-time favourite food - you guessed it, chocolate! All the
recipes in this chocolatey sequel are dairy-free, gluten-free and
free from refined sugar, and with plenty of nut-free and raw
options, there's something to suit every diet. From Death by
Chocolate Cupcakes and White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies to
Walnut Whips and Pistachio and Chocolate Fudge Flapjacks, along
with Emma's simple chocolatey staples, all 100 recipes are in
Emma's characteristic easy-to-follow style and made with minimal
fuss and effort, using easy-to-find, natural ingredients. Whether
you want to wow guests at a dinner party, make tasty treats for all
the family or even just create healthier versions of your favourite
confectionery, you'll be spoilt for choice with Mrs Hollingsworth's
inspiration for every occasion. Emma's Instagram following has
grown quickly since Vegan Treats and as well as selling desserts to
local cafes and cakes to order, with fans including Rachel Stevens,
Chessie King and Tiffany Watson, she now has postal service of some
of her most popular items, widening her audience around the UK.
With three small children around, Emma knows all too well how
little time many have to bake, so this book is one for even the
busiest of aspiring bakers.
Chocolate. Seductive, decadent and sinfully delicious. The pages of
this book are dripping with an assortment of facts, trivia and
history about the worlds favorite indulgence: Dark chocolate
contains four times the antioxidants of green tea and six times
what is found in blueberries; raw cacao has even more. Chocolate
also contains theobromine, a gentle, non-addictive stimulant; it
provides energy and increases alertness and concentration without
the jitters. The cacao tree, a sacred plant to the Mayans, was
believed to have been delivered to humans by the gods; they used
the beans as currency. Every Russian and American space voyage has
included chocolate bars. ANDIndulge in mouth-watering recipes,
useful tips and intriguing morsels.
The late 19th century saw a boom in the popularity of chocolate and
chocolate products in America. James Bugbee's 1886 work, published
under the auspices of the Walter Baker Chocolate Company, provides
background information on the botanical properties and manufacture
of the cocoa plant, as well as a myriad of delicious chocolate
recipes formulated for the home cook.
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.
Chocolate chip cookies, bursting with melted bits of chocolate, are
the perennial favourite of many Americans. For this compilation,
Zabar has reached out to the celebrated icons of the baking world
to collect an amazing array of user-friendly recipes beyond the
classic cookie. There are the signature creations of such top
restaurants as Manhattan s Daniel, Gramercy Tavern, and Betony, and
California s the French Laundry, while others are treasured family
recipes. Chefs such as Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud, Lidia
Bastianich, Dominique Ansel, and Sherry Yard share such classics as
shortbread cookies and angel food cake studded with chips. Some
reinterpret the cookie and make giant variations, such as Florian
Bellanger s Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies, while others include
add-ins like fresh fruit and nuts, or fold in pretzels and candied
orange rind. Puddings, pies, ice-cream sandwiches, cakes,
doughnuts, brownies, marshmallows, and waffles, oozing with
chocolate, are part of the mix. In this beautifully photographed
volume, Zabar discusses how to bake with the variety of flavourful
chocolate bits available ranging from traditional chips and
pistoles (or coins) to pearls. Chocolate Chip Sweets will appeal to
discriminating chocolate chip lovers who crave this satisfying
taste sensation.
Butlers Chocolates is one of the few remaining family-owned
chocolate producers in its market. It began life in Dublin's Lad
Lane in 1932, founded by Marion Butler, and named Chez Nous
Chocolates. One of Ireland's most recognisable brands Butlers
Chocolate Cafes, renamed as a tribute to Marion's dedication to the
mastery of chocolate, are found thoughout Ireland and abroad, while
Butlers chocolates are widely available. Now for the first time the
Butlers Chocolate Cafe team present their cookbook, full of
wonderful ways to cook with the best chocolate. Butlers Chocolate
Pear Pudding Butlers Triple Chocolate Mousse Butlers Showstopper
Chocolate Cake Butlers Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart Butlers Frozen
White Chocolate Berry Parfait Great recipes and beautiful
photographs in a deliciously tempting hardback book -- perfect for
their legions of fans!
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