Sea of Stories

Book description

Everyone who knows you knows you’re a chocophile. You spend more money on gourmet chocolates than on clothing, and never let anything (or anyone) get in the way of your daily chocolate-tasting ritual. But did you ever consider that your chocolate obsession might be an art, akin to the appreciation of fine wines? In Discover Chocolate: A Tasting Guide to the Good, the Bad, and the Bittersweet, chocolate connoisseur and educator Clay Gordon teaches you how to taste chocolates with discrimination. Whether you enjoy the occasional Hershey’s bar (or only Jacques Torres’s truffles will do), this guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject of chocolate appreciation, including: * An overview of how chocolate is made * How to select, taste, and evaluate chocolate for maximum enjoyment * A visual glossary to chocolates and confections (centers are exposed!) * A guide to world-class chocolates and confections, including country-by-country recommendations