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Beautifully produced and presented in an attractive box set with ribbon closure, this two-volume celebration of one of the worlds most beloved confections is a must for chocoholics everywhere. Its mouthwatering photographs, taken by one of Frances leading food photographers, are feasts for the eyes, making Chocolate an ideal gift. In the first volume, ""The History of Chocolate"", chocolate lovers can discover the fascinating story behind this global favourite, and how the discovery of the cocoa bean and its subsequent transformation into a valuable commodity changed the face of history. This volume looks at the processes involved in transforming the raw bean into delectable confectionary, as well as the cultural role chocolate played, through the establishment of Europes finest chocolate houses and its adoption by all levels of society.

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9782080300553

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.,. it's a delicious read any time you want to indulge in chocolate facts, fantasies, history and even recipes....This no-calorie set is half the price of a good box of chocolates and won't leave you feeling guilty when you're finished. ~ The Charlotte Observer<br> <br> If the recipes don't make you drool, we guarantee that the pictures will. ~ Florida International Magazine <br> Both halves of the whole include lavish, lickable photographs by Natacha Nikouline, for a final product that's well, good enough to eat. ~Gayot Publications

. ..it's a delicious read any time you want to indulge in chocolate facts, fantasies, history and even recipes....This no-calorie set is half the price of a good box of chocolates and won't leave you feeling guilty when you're finished. The Charlotte Observer<br> <br> If the recipes don't make you drool, we guarantee that the pictures will. Florida International Magazine <br><br> Both halves of the whole include lavish, lickable photographs by Natacha Nikouline, for a final product that's well, good enough to eat. Gayot Publications

. ..it's a delicious read any time you want to indulge in chocolate facts, fantasies, history and even recipes....This no-calorie set is half the price of a good box of chocolates and won't leave you feeling guilty when you're finished. @lt;i@gt;The Charlotte Observer@lt;br@gt;@lt;/i@gt;@lt;br@gt; If the recipes don't make you drool, we guarantee that the pictures will. @lt;i@gt;Florida International Magazine@lt;/i@gt;@lt;br@gt;@lt;br@gt; Both halves of the whole include lavish, lickable photographs by Natacha Nikouline, for a final product that's well, good enough to eat. Gayot Publications

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Since 1989, Paule Cuvelier has been Director of the renowned Maison Debauve & Gallais, founded in 1880, and whose original creator concocted chocolate confectionary for the kings of France.

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