PHILOSOPHY OF CHOCOLATE (HB)

What makes chocolate so alluring? Why is it the inspiration for endless culinary creativity? This book explores the ceremonial uses of chocolate, its reputation as an aphrodisiac, and investigates its reputed health properties and poisonous possibilities. Other chapters reveal the darker side of its production in the Americas, through slave labour and exploitation of indigenous populations. Rounded off with tasting tips and chocolate recipes, it will leave you feeling fully replete.