The popularity of chocolate is never in doubt, but what are the true
origins of this most delicious of treats? Who are the greatest
chocolatiers? Which countries eat more than others? Is dark chocolate
really good for you? Answers to all these questions and many more are
included in The Little Guide to Chocolate, a fun- and fact-packed book
that explores all aspects of this global indulgence.
From the purest chocolates to the most bizarre flavors you can find and
from the everyday to the decadent, this book is a light-hearted
celebration of the history, taste and culture of chocolate. There are
facts and statistics, amusing sayings, proverbs and puns, as well as
quotations from the great and the good all about chocolate, why it's so
nice and how best to consume it. Dip in to a few pages of this and
you'll soon be reaching out for a slab of brown (or white) heaven in
your hand!
SAMPLE QUOTE:
"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't
hurt."
SAMPLE FACT:
The scientific name for the tree that chocolate comes from is theobroma
cocoa, meaning "food of the gods".