Chocolate Unwrapped

Author : Sarah Jane Evans
Publisher : Pavilion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-20
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1862058598

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Chocolate Unwrapped by Sarah Jane Evans Pdf

The story of chocolate: its place in history, from the Mayans to 21st-century artisan producers; the journey from tree to bar, from the plantation to the gourmet store; and terroir and flavours from around the world Discover more than 80 of the world's top producers and their bars – single origin, ethical and fair trade, classic and new flavours Learn to taste chocolate like an expert Take a bite of a chocolate bar. Beside the pleasure it gives, the chocolate leads you on a journey from the cacao bean grown on a far-away plantation to the final designer bar, but also on a more complex voyage through history, society, politics and economics. Throughout its 3000-year history, chocolate has been celebrated as a precious health-giving drink; it was not until the 20th century that sweetened chocolate confectionery and bars replaced 'real' chocolate. Today fine chocolate is part of the revival of interest in 'real' food. Small artisan chocolatiers and global producers alike are seeking out top quality beans from specific origins. Sarah Jane Evans brings the story of chocolate up to date, and profiles more than 80 of the world's leading fine chocolate producers, with her tasting notes on selected bars. Chocolate has over 500 chemical compounds that affect its flavour and this book teaches the chocolate lover how to taste, discover and enjoy its many flavours.

Author : Rowan Jacobsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cacao
ISBN : 1931229317

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Chocolate Unwrapped by Rowan Jacobsen Pdf

Detailing the positive physical and psychological effects of chocolate, this book explores its colorful history, botany, and chemistry. Explaining the science behind chocolate, common myths about chocolate--that it causes acne, allergies, migraines, and hyperactivity--are dispelled, and its benefits--tannins in chocolate actually help prevent cavities--are revealed. Providing medical information relating to chocolate's high antioxidant levels and beneficial effects in terms of heart disease, cancer, aging, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease, the book also includes information regarding chocolate's mental health benefits. The included recipes provide a multitude of healthy ways to eat chocolate, from flourless chocolate cake to Mexican mole, and a comprehensive list of resources shows chocolate lovers where to find the best-quality chocolates around the world.

Author : Sarah Moss,Alexander Badenoch
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-15
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781861897039

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Chocolate by Sarah Moss,Alexander Badenoch Pdf

Chocolate layer cake. Fudge brownies. Chocolate chip cookies. Boxes of chocolate truffles. Cups of cocoa. Hot fudge sundaes. Chocolate is synonymous with our cultural sweet tooth, our restaurant dessert menus, and our idea of indulgence. Chocolate is adored around the world and has been since the Spanish first encountered cocoa beans in South America in the sixteenth century. It is seen as magical, addictive, and powerful beyond anything that can be explained by its ingredients, and in Chocolate Sarah Moss and Alec Badenoch explore the origins and growth of this almost universal obsession. Moss and Badenoch recount the history of chocolate, which from ancient times has been associated with sexuality, sin, blood, and sacrifice. The first Spanish accounts claim that the Aztecs and Mayans used chocolate as a substitute for blood in sacrificial rituals and as a currency to replace gold. In the eighteenth century chocolate became regarded as an aphrodisiac—the first step on the road to today’s boxes of Valentine delights. Chocolate also looks at today’s mass-production of chocolate, with brands such as Hershey’s, Lindt, and Cadbury dominating our supermarket shelves. Packed with tempting images and decadent descriptions of chocolate throughout the ages, Chocolate will be as irresistible as the tasty treats it describes.

Author : Kay Frydenborg
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780544556935

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Chocolate by Kay Frydenborg Pdf

“A deliciously informative, engaging and sweeping chronicle of one of the most popular treats in the world” (Kirkus Reviews). Chocolate explores many aspects of the much-loved cacao bean: cutting-edge genetic science; social and environmental considerations; history; and culture—providing a thought-provoking look into one of the world’s most popular foods through the centuries. It relates fun facts as well—like the story of the children who went on strike to protest a price hike on candy bars after World War II (and were accused of being Communist agents). As a bonus, it also includes photos—and some sweet recipes. “Fascinating . . . Excellent and highly original.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

Author : Philip K. Wilson,W. Jeffrey Hurst
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781849739122

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Chocolate and Health by Philip K. Wilson,W. Jeffrey Hurst Pdf

Following on from their previous volume on Chocolate as Medicine, Philip K. Wilson and W. Jeffrey Hurst edit this companion volume, Chocolate and Health, providing a comprehensive overview of the chemistry, nutrition and bioavailability of cacao and chocolate. The book begins with a brief historical introduction to the topic, outlining the current and historical medical uses of chocolate and chocolate derivatives. The remainder of the text is arranged into three sections, taking the reader through various aspects of the nutritional and health aspects of cacoa. The first section covers the cultivation, chemistry and genome analysis of cacao. The second section discusses the biochemistry and nutritional components of cacao in relation to health, covering bioavailabilty and the metabolism and metabolomics of cacao. The final section provides an overview of the potential use of chocolate in health and medical care. Each section is written and prepared by experts within each field, providing a global perspective of the current and ongoing research in this area. This text provides the reader with a complete overview of the field and is of interest to food and biomedical scientists, as well as nutritionists, medicinal chemists and anyone with an interest in chocolate.

Author : Susie Norris
Publisher : Celestial Arts
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780307791320

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Chocolate Bliss by Susie Norris Pdf

Need more chocolate in your life? CHOCOLATE BLISS is a celebration of all things chocolate: types and flavors, health and beauty benefits, origins, baking secrets, ecological influences, and gifting delights. With must-have recipes like Fudgey Hearts of Darkness, antioxidant-rich offerings like Blueberry Cocoa Nib Crumble, and luxurious indulgences like Salty Chocolate Body Scrub, there’s no reason not to treat yourself–and your friends–to the chocolate life.

Author : Mara P. Squicciarini,Johan Swinnen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191039911

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The Economics of Chocolate by Mara P. Squicciarini,Johan Swinnen Pdf

This book, written by global experts, provides a comprehensive and topical analysis on the economics of chocolate. While the main approach is economic analysis, there are important contributions from other disciplines, including psychology, history, government, nutrition, and geography. The chapters are organized around several themes, including the history of cocoa and chocolate — from cocoa drinks in the Maya empire to the growing sales of Belgian chocolates in China; how governments have used cocoa and chocolate as a source of tax revenue and have regulated chocolate (and defined it by law) to protect consumers' health from fraud and industries from competition; how the poor cocoa producers in developing countries are linked through trade and multinational companies with rich consumers in industrialized countries; and how the rise of consumption in emerging markets (China, India, and Africa) is causing a major boom in global demand and prices, and a potential shortage of the world's chocolate.

Author : Cal Orey
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780758281890

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The Healing Powers of Chocolate by Cal Orey Pdf

Boost your immune system with antioxidants, lower your risk for the flu, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more—with ordinary everyday ingredients you can find at home—and make healthy green choices in today’s fast-changing world! From the author of The Healing Powers of Vinegar, a guide to the health benefits of chocolate, featuring recipes and remedies. Did you know?... Known as Mother Nature’s “food of the gods,” the medicinal benefits of chocolate were recognized as far back as 4,000 years ago. Eating chocolate can help boost the immune system, lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes—even obesity—and increase lifespan. A 1.5-ounce bar of quality chocolate has as much antioxidant power as a 5-ounce glass of wine—without the side effects of alcohol. Chocolate is chock-full of mood-enhancing ingredients, including phenylethylamine (the “love drug”) and serotonin. Chocolate can relieve a host of ailments, including depression, fatigue, pain, and PMS, as well as rev up your sex drive! Drawing on the latest scientific research as well as interviews with medical doctors and chocolatiers, this fascinating book reveals how to live longer and healthier while indulging in one of nature’s most decadent and versatile foods. Explore real chocolate (infused with fruits, herbs, and spices), Mediterranean-style, heart-healthy recipes, plus home remedies that combat everything from acne to anxiety. You’ll also discover rejuvenating beauty and anti-aging spa treatments—all made with antioxidant-rich chocolate! “Can dark chocolate boost brain power? This book shows you how regular intake of antioxidant-rich cacao foods is likely to do just that, and more.” —Ray Sahelian, MD, author of Mind Boosters

Author : Eagranie Yuh
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781452130019

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The Chocolate Tasting Guide by Eagranie Yuh Pdf

A renowned chocolate expert teaches you to savor the subtleties of fine chocolate in this accessible and comprehensive booklet. The best (and most fun) way to learn about chocolate is by eating it, and this guide provides curious gourmands and budding chocoholics with all the tips they need to become cacao experts. Author Eagranie Yuh, one of the world’s leading chocolate educators, introduces the enticing complexity and diversity of chocolate She includes information on buying and tasting chocolate as well as how to host a tasting party. Let the tasting begin!

Author : Cat Cox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Chocolate
ISBN : 1874137072

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Chocolate Unwrapped by Cat Cox Pdf

Author : Susan Benjamin
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781633881419

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Sweet as Sin by Susan Benjamin Pdf

RECOMMENDED BY SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE AS A "BEST BOOK ABOUT FOOD OF 2016"! READERS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF FOOD AND AMERICANA WILL SAVOR THIS CULTURAL HISTORY There’s more to candy than its sugary taste. As this book shows, candy has a remarkable history, most of it sweet, some of it bitter. The author, a food historian and candy expert, tells the whole story—from the harvesting of the marshmallow plant in ancient Egypt to the mass-produced candy innovations of the twentieth century. Along the way, the reader is treated to an assortment of entertaining facts and colorful characters. These include a deposed Mexican president who ignited the modern chewing gum industry, the Native Americans who created pemmican, an important food, by mixing fruit with dried meat, and the little-known son of a slave woman who invented the sugar-processing machine still in use today. Susan Benjamin traces people’s changing palate over the centuries as roots, barks, and even bugs were savored as treats. She surveys the many uses of chocolate from the cacao bean enjoyed by Olmec Indians to candy bars carried by GIs in World War II. She notes that many candies are associated with world’s fairs and other major historical events. Fun and informative, this book will make you appreciate the candy you love even more by revealing the fascinating backstory behind it.

Author : Kathleen LeBesco,Peter Naccarato
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780791479117

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Edible Ideologies by Kathleen LeBesco,Peter Naccarato Pdf

Edible Ideologies argues that representations of food—in literature and popular fiction, cookbooks and travel guides, war propaganda, women's magazines, television and print advertisements—are not just about nourishment or pleasure. Contributors explore how these various modes of representation, reflecting prevailing attitudes and assumptions about food and food practices, function instead to circulate and transgress dominant cultural ideologies. Addressing questions concerning whose interests are served by a particular food practice or habit and what political ends are fulfilled by the historical changes that lead from one practice to another in Western culture, the essays offer a rich historical narrative that moves from the construction of the nineteenth-century English gentleman to the creation of two of today's iconic figures in food culture, Julia Child and Martha Stewart. Along the way, readers will encounter World War I propaganda, holocaust and Sephardic cookbooks, the Rosenbergs, German tour guides, fast food advertising, food packaging, and chocolate, and will find food for thought on the meanings of everything from camembert to Velveeta, from salads to burgers, and from tikka masala to Campbell's soup.

Author : Victoria Moore
Publisher : Granta Books
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781783782116

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The Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore Pdf

WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2018 'Smart, fun, useful - highly recommended' Hugh Johnson, co-author of The World Atlas of Wine 'With apologies to Jamie and Nigella - The Wine Dine Dictionary is going to be my new kitchen bible. It should probably be yours, too' Metro Want to pick the perfect wine for dinner? Wondering what to eat with a special bottle? Let The Wine Dine Dictionary be your guide. Arranged A-Z by food at one end and A-Z by wine at the other, this unique handbook will help you make more informed, more creative, and more delicious choices about what to eat and drink. As one of the country's most popular and influential wine journalists, as well as an expert in the psychology of smell and taste, Victoria Moore doesn't just explain what goes with what, but why and how the combination works, too. Written with her trademark authority, warmth and wit, this is a book to consult and to savour.

Author : Amber Olson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781510769984

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Sweet Spreads by Amber Olson Pdf

Learn how to create your own dream dessert board! From kid-friendly movie night to romantic date night for two, there is a delicious dessert board out there for everyone. Sweet Spreads offers a decadent variety of fifty dessert boards to inspire and impress. This step-by-step guide is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with simply made recipes for beloved guilty pleasures: chocolate hummus, chocolate cheesecake dip, s’mores snack mix, and so much more! Find your favorite today with these satisfyingly sweet spreads: Holiday cheer dessert board Chocolate tasting dessert board Campfire cones dessert board Ice cream sundaes dessert board Valentine’s day dessert board Waffle brunch board Coffee lover’s dessert board Aloha dessert board And many, many more Bring some extra sweetness into your life with Sweet Spreads.

Author : Betty Crocker
Publisher : Betty Crocker
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780358118190

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Betty Crocker Cookies by Betty Crocker Pdf

From Betty Crocker, a comprehensive book of 175 cookie recipes: a perfect cookie for every occasion!