Chocolat - Tapa dura

The book explains the principles of chocolate tasting and how to use all our senses to really appreciate chocolate. It also covers the best combinations and parnerships for chocolate with other ingredients; including wine and fruit. There is a selection of 40 stylish recipes to taste chocolate in all its forms from cakes to drinks.The final section of the book is practical. Hints and tips on how to get the most out of chocolate, including buying advice, how to store it, where to buy it.

Stéphan Lagorce is both chef and author. He has written several works and has worked as a chef all over the world. He runs a course on teh sciene of chocolate at the Agro PAris Tech Science and Industry Institute.