Book review: Sara Perry and Jane Zwinger – DEEP DARK CHOCOLATE.

Overflowing with irresistible recipes using bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate, cacao nibs, and beans, this book is a delight to read, and make use of the recipes it contains. Do you know who invented milk chocolate: read page 14. This invention catapulted chocolate consumption to unprecedented heights. Still today, most chocolate consumers prefer milk chocolate to others, although the taste of dark and bittersweet chocolate is much more intense according to the author, and this reviewer.

Chocolate, if consumed in small quantities and regularly, offers health benefits, much like wine. Both should never be abused for they turn to “poison”.

In the chapter for chocolate terminology the author explains all details and meaning of frequently used terms like chocolate butter, chocolate liquor, cacao nibs, bloom, tempering, tirinitario, criollo, forastero, and white chocolate, to mention just a few.

The chapter on baking tips and deep dark chocolate secrets provides information about purchasing, melting, tempering, and what to do before attempting a recipe.

Many chocolate lovers who also like to bake will benefit from this book immensely. It is true that many, if not most people prefer to buy anything baked, but the truth is, baking gives satisfaction, the aromas emanating from the oven are absolutely delightful, and the art of baking is sensual.

This boo provides recipes that can be attempted easily by anyone with the right equipment, and a little interest in the subject matter.

There are recipes for cookies and brownies, cakes, pies, puddings, custards souffles, desserts, ice creams, breakfast pastries, small bites, and drinks, all containing chocolate.

This a chocolate lover’s book. (There are millions of chocolate aficionados and the number is increasing every passing year).

Thousands of people like to bake and this book will fill a gap.

Sara Perry is a columnist for the Oregonian and authored more than a dozen books, and the photographer France Ruffenach is renown for her artistic talent both in the U SA and elsewhere in teh world.

This book is not only a handy recipe reference, but also a source that can be consulted confidently whenever the need arises.

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1. chandra January 29th, 2010 at 09:43

   wow this cocolate make me hungry

2. Valentine January 29th, 2010 at 10:59

   I like milk chocolate, but unfortunately often milk doesn’t resemble “true” milk, and chocolate (often without “true” butter too) has that kind of sweetness that “goes to the head”. have a good day!

3. Lee Myer January 29th, 2010 at 19:01

   I would add that really it’s dark chocolate that is the superstar because of its much higher cocoa content. Study after study has shown that dark chocolate expands arteries, increases nitric oxide, lowers inflammation and decreases a host of cardiovascular risk factors. And, interestingly enough, one of the healthiest supercultures in the world, the Kuna, have cocoa throughout the day. And, best of all, it tastes good! It’s one of the few sins that won’t get you into trouble…

4. alf January 30th, 2010 at 05:12

   i love chocolates esp dark chocolates. thanks for visiting my blog. i signed up for advertiser too after mr. g’s rejection. have a happy weekend. .-= alf´s last blog ..A Love Letter from Mr. G =-.

5. Yildirim January 30th, 2010 at 07:13

   dark choc is my favorite and i really dont like those white and other milky chocs…

6. Freebies January 30th, 2010 at 08:26

   I use to eat a ton of Chocolate but not so much now.

7. Chris Barton January 30th, 2010 at 19:02

   I love that I only need a tiny piece of dark chocolate to meet my “chocolate fix”. I used to eat whole bars of Dairy Milk and not think anything of it. Chris

8. Morten Pedersen January 30th, 2010 at 19:05

   Thanks for the inputs. i do love dark chocolate myself so I do eat a lot of it.

9. Retro-Sweets-Boy February 1st, 2010 at 17:33

   I love this book, it really is delicious just reading it! Obviously I’m biased loving ALL sweet things but hey, it truly is a great read! .-= Retro-Sweets-Boy´s last blog ..Retro Sweet fan starts young! =-.

10. Andre Nievo - Vermont Wedding February 17th, 2010 at 22:22

    Chocolate is always been my favorite. It is also a great idea to have chocolate fountain in a wedding. -Andre

11. Office Space May 4th, 2010 at 12:48

    i love dark chocolate which is good for your heart. A small bar of it everyday can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Two heart health benefits of dark chocolate are: 1- everyday can reduce blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure. 2- Lower Cholesterol: Dark chocolate has also been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent. so It is also a great task to have chocolate fountain in a wedding.

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