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Chocolate has always been one of my favorite survival foods. It is full of addictive flavor and popular in all forms of preparation. It is great for cooking and wonderful to eat any time of the day or night. If you have never seen the blossoms of the cacao tree, they are beautiful. If you do not have access to a computer, please check with your local library to find pictures of this beautiful tree.
As a poet, I found it enjoyable to color this cookbook with poetry so that readers could savor the metaphorical richness of chocolate as well as its literal flavor. Also included are some articles on history, cultivation, and botanical information, along with interesting facts about chocolate. Sections that discuss health and nutrition as well as some chocolate folklore are also included in this book.
The Cookbook Delights Series would not be complete without Chocolate Delights Cookbook, Volume I, since chocolates are such a prized American treat. We hope you enjoy reading this cookbook as well as trying out all of the delicious recipes that have been gathered together for your culinary adventures.
The cookbook is organized in convenient alphabetical sections to assist you in finding recipes related to the type of cooking you need: appetizers and dips; beverages; breads and rolls; breakfasts; cakes; candies; cookies; desserts; dressings, sauces, and condiments; jams, jellies, and syrups; main dishes; pies; preserving; salads; side dishes; soups; and wines and spirits.
Following is a collection of information and recipes gathered and modified to bring you Chocolate Delights Cookbook, Volume I: A Collection of Chocolate Recipes, Cookbook Delights Series by Karen Jean Matsko Hood.
