The illustrated history of chocolate, its discovery in the Americas and its traditions in Europe. The book shows the different types of cocoa and the process of turning them into chocolate and includes extensive recipes for desserts, ice creams and main meals in which chocolate is the main ingredient.

"An illustrated review of the history and variety of bread, including its ingredients and the many ways of preparing, making and baking it, plus an illustrated tour of the different types of bread produced around the world. 250 colour photographs show the ingredients, bread in the making, traditional bread ovens and finished loaves in all their shapes and sizes.