- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus Books; illustrated edition edition (27 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749925647
- ISBN-13: 978-0749925642
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 11.4 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 308,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'sensuous and entertaining' - The Independent on Sunday
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Do you love chocolate? Most of us do! In Britain we eat an estimated 660,900 tonnes of chocolate a year - an average of 11kg each. But much of what we eat isn't good chocolate. The 'chocolate angel' Chloe Doutre-Roussel is a woman with a mission - to teach the world about chocolate. Even if you've spent a lifetime eating the worst milk chocolate, there is still time to harness your tastebuds and become a connoisseur. More than just a book about chocolate, this is the story of one woman's personal journey through chocolate. Chloe loved chocolate as a child growing up in Mexico, and now devotes her working life to researching, tasting and sourcing the finest chocolate from all over the world. In The Chocolate Connoisseur, she reveals the secrets of what chocolate to eat, when to eat it, how to eat it, and most importantly, how to overcome the idea that chocolate is an indulgence. She debunks the myths and explores the fascinating psychology of chocolate. For Chloe, chocolate is a passion, a focus that enables you to structure your life positively. 'You need to know what brings you happiness - and how to invite the ingredients for happiness into your life.'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I ordered this on the strength of reviews and when it appeared in person I was struck firstly by it's weight, it's neat little size and the elegant and charming dust jacket. Yes, I was won over before I had even opened it! Miss Doutre-Roussel covers her life-long passion with enthusiasm and knowledge. Chapters include the history of chocolate, cocoa trees, the manufacuring process, health implications, chocolatiers of the future and more. I did tire, though, of her constant urging to aspire to becoming a chocolate connoisseur and I did'nt really need to know that she wakes up at 5am every morning to the sound of classical music.....
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A really informative book about chocolate and its history with recipes and ideas...really good for someone who knows their chocolate...or who would like to.
11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the 'Reader's Digest' of chocolate.
It's the Wikipedia of chocolate.
It's the Pick 'n' Mix of chocolate.
It's the chocolate dip of chocolate.
It's the Wikipedia of chocolate.
It's the Pick 'n' Mix of chocolate.
It's the chocolate dip of chocolate.
Get the idea? This isn't a book that follows a single thread or theme (like 'The true history of chocolate'), this book dips into all sorts of topics from history to myth to recipes to just about everything.
It's also a very touchy-feely book because it's small in size; beautifully produced in the hardback version, on high quality paper and feels almost good enough to eat. (I wonder what it would taste of? Any bets?)
If ever there was book to curl up with to read as your fingers idly sort and riffle through a nearby box of luscious chocs, this must be a top contender.
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Makes you enthusiastic about fine chocolate
Chloe-Doutre-Roussel is a fantastic saleswoman for top quality chocolate. This short book is easy to read and gives the basics of what happens from cacao tree to bar. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by Adrenalin Streams
Informative, honest and uncommon chocolate manifesto
It's Chloe Doutre-Roussel's evangelical enthusiasm and sympathetic, intelligent voice which make this book. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2008 by Morena
Chocolate - What we should all know about it.
Beautiful hard-backed book printed on shiny quality paper in a very handy size. Very easy to read style of writing. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2006 by Amanda Howarth
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