Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America’s Craft Chocolate Revolution: The Origins, the Makers, and the Mind-Blowing Flavors

This book is a FUN read, incredibly gorgeous to look at from cover to cover, and packed with a ton of information about chocolate! Where chocolate comes from, how it is made, luscious recipes, stories about growers and makers, what to look for on the labels on bars, and a lot more!I was particularly excited by the section of the book about pairing chocolate with other foods. This is something that I know is going to be an ongoing source of fun for my family, especially the ideas about how to pair chocolate with cheese or fruit or bread.There are quite a few recipes with many of them labelled as easy. I’m not adventurous in the kitchen but after reading them I’m inspired enough that I have to try making some of the simpler ones. The Truffle Torte recipe looks easy and I can tell it is going to be fantastic!I loved reading the stories about some of the best bean-to-bar makers. Reading about these distinctive artists and what drives them is a true pleasure. Threaded throughout the book is discussion of the treatment of the people who grow the beans that are used to make the chocolate we eat. I like the fact that the author highlights the growers as well as the makers and that she writes about how to ensure that the chocolate you buy is not just incredibly delicious but that the beans are sourced in an ethical way.I’ve already given this book as a gift to two different chocolate loving friends and I suspect I’ll be gifting it to more relatives and friends later this year.

This book is a treasure trove of chocolate knowledge and a lot of fun to read. If you aren’t already a craft chocolate lover, it will quickly turn you into one!It also includes a collection of recipes written by some of the best chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the country. These alone would make the book a great purchase.I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves chocolate or is just generally interested in good food and experiencing the best of it. If only all learning could be this much fun!

The book is an comprehensive and information-rich (yet engaging & approachable) intro to the world of craft, bean-to-bar chocolate: the farming, harvesting, and fermentation process; the production; the prominent craft producers; the flavor profiles and pairings; and recipes that highlight craft chocolate flavors. It weaves together stories, information, and recipes in a hard-to-stop reading format.

Everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate can be right at your fingertips. If you’re expecting a lot of recipes, though, you might be disappointed.Bean to Bar covers the origins, history and makers of chocolate around the world. It is full of fascinating facts and gorgeous photos. If you’re looking for in depth history or information about the world of chocolate making, this is the book for you!! There’s great information on tempering chocolate and techniques for making bon bons, etc.When it comes to recipes, this book was somewhat lacking for me. They do span from easy to advanced, but there’s only around 22 recipes in the book, and several of those are for various types of drinking chocolate.The Truffle Torte reminds me of a Torta Caprese, and there’s nothing wrong with that! Definitely give the Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies a try as well!!Overall, if you’re looking for great chocolate recipes, I don’t know if this book will be enough for you. If you are a chocoholic looking for all things chocolate, you’ll probably love it!!I received a copy of this book from Storey Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I just adore this sweet book! Whoever did the layout really understood the balance between information and keeping things fun. For the visual learner you will love the pictures and charts. I can appreciate that since I prefer a balance between words and pictures. Did I mention that the size of the book fits perfectly in my purse? I have taken it with me to the local coffee shop when I want to unwind. OK, I am a bit romantic and imagine taking this on a picnic to the park in the spring with a basket of food, a bottle of wine and a bean-to-bar chocolate.

This is a wonderful way to learn all about chocolate and the many ways to use and serve chocolate. Highly recommend this book.

Good starting point to the bean to bar world

I loved the book! I didn't know how much work the farmers and chocolate makers go through to make a perfect chocolate bar, and about the different brands of craft chocolate, which makes me want to eat more chocolate. I had the opportunity to attend a bean to bar chocolate class at ICE where I met Megan Giller. She was very kind and enjoyed sharing her knowledge on chocolate with us. This is the book I read before I go to bed, like a chocolate lullaby.

I didnt know much about the craft of chocolate but this book has opened my eyes to a world of possibilities.

No lo que esperaba, pero te invita a conocer chocolaterías de USA bastante interesantes

Highly recommend this book for an intro to the craft market. Good info on the industry sprinkled with delicious recipes and some great insights into key people and companies. I enjoyed reading this from cover to cover. Now time to eat some delicious chocolate!

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