Real Chocolate - Hardcover

SIGNED by author. Physical description; 144 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Chocolate facts; the history of chocolate; chocolate from bean to bar; the genesis of Rococo; the truth about real chocolate; chocolate know-how; ganache; tempering, moulding & sculpting chocolate; real chocolate delight; savoury chocolate; puddings, desserts & drinks; biscuits, cakes and breads. Summary; Since its opening in London's Kings Road 19 years ago, Rococo Chocolates has become a place of pilgrimage for chocolate lovers from all over the world. As founder of the Campaign for Real Chocolate and co-founder of the Chocolate Society, Rococo proprieter, Chantal Coady, has a mission to uphold quality and promote the mood-enhancing, health-giving qualities of "real" chocolate. Fifty recipes include irresistible desserts such as dark chocolate creme brulee and white chocolate, saffron and cardamom pannacotta and tantalizing savoury dishes such as ravioli with cocoa nibs and lentils. This indulgent book also features a brief history of chocolate and chocolate making, explains how to recognize quality and is full of chocolate facts. Subjects; Chocolate. Cookery by ingredient. Cooking / Specific Ingredients / General. Genre; Illustrated.