Summary

Chocolate is one of the most luxurious, indulgent foods in existence.

Chocolate is one of the most luxurious, indulgent foods in existence. This book explains how the Aztecs introduced the cocoa bean to the European explores of the 16th century, and why we crave chocolate, what it consists of, and its therapeutic qualities. There are over 200 of the most luscious delights imaginable, such as Black Forest gateau, Mississippi mud pie and chocolate chestnut roulade.