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Chocolate: The Sweet History
"All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!" claimed Lucy in a classic Peanuts comic. Chocolate inhabits a
very special place in the realm of sweet indulgences. Passions and preferences run deep, as do allegiances to brands and flavors. From the author of
Candy: The Sweet History comes the sweet-tooth
satisfying sequel, Chocolate: The Sweet History.
Beautifully presented with photographs, vintage chocolate packaging, and candy graphics, Chocolate
is a lavishly illustrated celebration of our favorite treat.
With history as rich as its taste, the American chocolate industry is as diverse and vibrant as the founders of the companies themselves. Immigrants,
women, entrepreneurs, and accidental inventors alike have shaped our many delicious encounters with chocolate. From the foil-wrapped Hershey Kisses to
the instantly recognizable Almond Roca tin, chocolate conjures up unique memories for everyone.
Kimmerle explores the origins of chocolate from the ancient Aztecs to Western Europe all the way to the multi-million dollar business that it is today.
Along the way she lovingly chronicles the stories and folklore of the companies that made chocolate-making a lucrative and luscious endeavor. With improved
technologies and savvy marketing strategies, chocolate companies expanded and reached new customers during the postwar era. Along with expansion
came the merging of family businesses and regional chains creating giants like Russell Stover.
Features
Chocolate types and terminology with a clever glossary and tasting primer.
Classic recipes for chocolate confections, cakes, and cookies with easy-to-follow instructions and a simple guide to working with chocolate.
Chocolate historical timeline.
About the Author: BETH KIMMERLE lives in New York City where she is a partner in a creative merchandise group called Porcupine Product.
She regularly consults for candy companies and is the curator for the soon-to-open Museum of American Candy. As a candy expert
and historian, she has made appearances on the Food Network, National Public Radio, and The Today Show on NBC. She is also
the author of Candy: The Sweet History by Collectors Press.
Let's Get Cooking!
While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
Let's Get Cooking!
