Chocolate fit for a queen
Subtitle: delectable chocolate recipes
By: in association with Historic Royal Palaces
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781785031243
Subjects: Chocolate; Kings and rulers; Anecdotes; Cooking (Chocolate); History
Description: "Through these delectable recipes learn the history of making, drinking and eating chocolate from its very beginnings to the royal chocolate kitchen at Hampton Court Palace right up to the present day. Discover why chocolate was considered a status symbol, how it was thought to have medicinal qualities, and the part that chocolate houses played in court life as pleasure haunts for the elite. Including chapters on Chocolate Cakes, Pastries and Tarts, Teatime Bites and Biscuits, and Drinks and Sauces as well as fascinating anecdotes about the infamous royals and their connection to the history of chocolate, this charming book provides everything you need to know to make your own chocolate recipes fit for a Queen."--
Notes: Includes index.