What makes chocolate so alluring? Why is it the inspiration for endless culinary creativity? Sam Bilton explores our complex relationship with this versatile confection, which is made from the humble beans of the tropical cacao tree.
Divided thematically, the book moves between the ceremonial uses of chocolate and its reputation as an aphrodisiac, investigates its reputed health properties and poisonous possibilities. Other chapters reveal the darker side of its production in the Americas, through slave labour and exploitation of indigenous populations, as well as its commercialisation as a sweet treat in Western cultures, and chocolate consumption around the world.
This mouth-watering, illustrated book is rounded off with tasting tips and chocolate recipes to leave you feeling fully replete.
| ISBN: | 9780712354349 |
| Publication date: | 19th October 2023 |
| Author: | Sam Bilton |
| Publisher: | British Library Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Series: | Philosophies |
| Genres: |
Cookery / food by ingredient: chocolate Cultural studies: food and society |
What makes chocolate so alluring? Why is it the inspiration for endless culinary creativity? Sam Bilton explores our complex relationship with this versatile confection, which is made from the humble beans of the tropical cacao tree.
Divided thematically, the book moves between the ceremonial uses of chocolate and its reputation as an aphrodisiac, investigates its reputed health properties and poisonous possibilities. Other chapters reveal the darker side of its production in the Americas, through slave labour and exploitation of indigenous populations, as well as its commercialisation as a sweet treat in Western cultures, and chocolate consumption around the world.
This mouth-watering, illustrated book is rounded off with tasting tips and chocolate recipes to leave you feeling fully replete.
The Philosophy of Chocolate features in the following genres: Cookery / food by ingredient: chocolate, Cultural studies: food and society
The Philosophy of Chocolate is available in Hardback
The Philosophy of Chocolate was written by Sam Bilton and published by British Library Publishing
The Philosophy of Chocolate has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Philosophies series
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