In terms of its popularity, as well as its production, chocolate was among the first foods to travel from the New World to Spain. Chocolate: How a New World Commodity Conquered Spanish Literature considers chocolate as an object of collective memory used to bridge the transatlantic gap through Spanish literary works of the early modern period, tracing the mention of chocolate from indigenous legends and early chronicles of the conquistadors to the theatre and literature of Spain. The book considers a variety of perspectives and material cultures, such as the pre-Colombian conception of chocolate, the commercial enterprise surrounding chocolate, and the darker side of chocolate's connections to witchcraft and sex. Encapsulating both historical and literary interests, Chocolate will appeal to anyone interested in the global history of chocolate.

"Choclatique" is a chocolate lover's dream. Ed Engoron has traveled to more than 130 countries in search of the best chocolate the world has to offer. From exploring the Amazon jungle to dining at the Grand Palace of Thailand to studying at Paris' famed Cordon Bleu, Ed's experiences are the inspiration for the amazing chocolate creations in "Choclatique."

The more than 170 easy recipes are based on five essential building blocks or ganaches (glaze or filling made from chocolate and cream) that allow you to whip up luscious chocolate delights minutes before dinner. "Choclatique" includes recipes for cakes, candies, cookies, custards, hot chocolate, ice cream, milkshakes, muffins, sauces, smoothies, tarts, trifles, waffles, and more. Illustrated with beautiful full-color photography throughout.

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.

The books in this series each feature 200 recipes that use readily accessible ingredients and feature techniques well within the ability of any cook, regardless of skill level. Full-color photographs walk readers through creating a variety of healthy, delicious, stylish dishes that pamper the palate and are perfect for any occasion. "Cada libro de esta coleccion incluye 200 recetas que utilizan ingredientes faciles de encontrar y procedimientos muy asequibles para cualquier cocinero, sea cual sea su nivel. Fotografias a todo color ayudan a los lectores a crear saludables, sabrosos platos con estilo que miman el paladar y son perfectos para cualquier ocasion.""" With more than 100 recipes and more than 100 clever variations, this chocolate manual provides ideas for everything from cakes and baked goods to desserts and sweets. "Con mas de 100 recetas y mas de 100 variaciones ingeniosas, este manual de chocolate provee ideas para platos desde tartas y pasteles hasta postres y dulces."

From simple to sophisticated and sweet to savory, these are 100 of the most decadent and delicious recipes featuring one of the most versatile and luxurious ingredients in the world--chocolate. Chapters include quick and easy recipes, seasonal recipes, innovative dishes, simple secrets, cooking techniques, and traditional concoctions such as cookie and cake recipes. Peppered with anecdotal histories of the Mayas of Belize, the harvesting of cacao plants, and the production of chocolate, this decadent cookbook is a delight for all senses. Desde recetas simples a sofisticadas, dulces o saladas, estas son 100 de las recetas mas decadentes de uno de los ingredientes mas versatiles del mundo. Delicioso en cualquier ocasion, el chocolate es mas que un simple postre. Los capitulos incluyen recetas rapidas y faciles, usos para cada temporada, platos interesantes, secretos sencillos, tecnicas de preparacion y usos tradicionales como recetas para galletas y pasteles. Tambien incluye varias anecdotas acerca de la historia de los mayas de Belice, el cultivo del cacao y la produccion del chocolate. Este delectable recetario es una delicia para todos los sentidos.