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Triffic Chocolate (The Knowledge) - Softcover

MacDonald, Alan

 
9780439995245: Triffic Chocolate (The Knowledge)

Synopsis

The amazing history of the beautiful bean, from the Aztecs to Aero! The Aztecs sacrificed humans to their chocolate gods, and historical villains used it to poison people. Luckily, all you have to do is eat it! A tasty treat for every chocolate fiend.

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Review

Did you know that the first chocolate was taken as a drink by the Aztecs, and that once the Spanish got hold of the recipe they kept the secret to themselves for over 100 years? Or that in the 17th century the clergy denounced drinking chocolate as "the beverage of Satan"?

This sparky little book in The Knowledge series takes one of the worlds best-loved foods and dissects the facts and fiction surrounding the discovery and development of a food that has the capacity to lift mood, make a statement and make grown-ups behave like small children if they are left to their own devices in a sweet shop.

Triffic Chocolate is a chocoholics dream: and we defy anyone to not head for the nearest chocolate machine as soon as they have finished reading it. --Susan Harrison

Synopsis

The history of the beautiful bean from the Aztecs to Aero! This book is for the dedicated chocophile who d like to knowmore about their favourite food. A really tasty read!

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