These are some of the books that I keep around for reference. Many are geared towards professionals, most are for the average person who wants to bake a chocolate cake once in a while, or make some truffles for family at the holidays. All are recommended by Carter's Chocolates to add to your reference library!
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A wonderful book, by a
woman intimately
familiar with all aspects
of the chocolate
business. Loads of
information on chocolate
history, growing,
processing, and much
more. My favorite
chocolate resource!
Carter's gives it 5 Bars
A very comprehensive
reference for all things
Chocolate. Contains
formulas for professional
use.
Carter's gives it 5 Bars
An amazing book for all
levels of experience, by a
chocolatier in San
Francisco. I highly
recommend the book, and I
highly recommend their
chocolate!
Carter's gives it 5 Bars
Another very
comprehensive reference
for professional use. With
this and the previous two
books, you can open your
own chocolate shop!
Carter's gives it 4 Bars
Many exciting recipes,
one of the best easy home
tempering techniques, and
full of enticing pictures.
Carter's gives it 4 Bars
Excellent book, full of lore
and the story of how these
guys started cooking up
chocolate in their own
kitchen.
Classic! THE best baking
book ever written, if a bit
fussy with technique. for
most people.
Carter's gives it 5 Bars
Can't say enough good things
about Rose and all her work.
Carter's gives it 5 Bars
If I ever need a foolproof but amazing dessert, I go straight to
Luchetti's books. I have relied on them for years, since
Pastry school, and have never been let down! Try the
chocolate silk cake.
Carter's gives it 5 Bars
Great techniques for
making showpieces, if
you time to make
showpieces...
Not my favorite book, she
seems like kid of a snob. She
thinks that chocolate should
only be eaten in pure form,
and making them into truffles
contaminates the chocolate. I
disagree.
Fran. What can I say?
Lots of great information.
Fun to read if you
enjoyed the
encyclopaedia
All these books I still need.