The Chocolate Bible

A complete guide to the wonderful world of irresistible chocolate. The fascinating history of the humble cocoa bean and how it has been transformed into a wide variety of chocolate products around the world. Contains over 200 delicious chocoholic recipes, from Mexican Hot Chocolate to Chocolate Profiteroles and everything in between. The many delectable confections include Chocolate Chestnut Roulade, Chocolate Almond Meringue Pie, Hot Chocolate Zabaglione, Malt Whiskey Truffles, and Rich Chocolate Pistachio Fudge. Step-by-step techniques show you how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate, and how to make all kinds of sumptuous chocolate sauces, frostings and icings. Illustrated with archive material, specially commissioned photography of the world’s best chocolate products, and mouthwatering recipe images. Everything you need to know about chocolate: how to choose it; melt; drink it; and, above all, how to enjoy it.