The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces Hardcover - 2011 - 1st Edition
by Ewald Notter; Text by (Art/Photo Books) Joe Brooks; Text by (Art/Photo Books) Lucy Schaeffer
From the rear cover
THE ART OF THE CHOCOLATIER
Becoming a successful chocolatier requires artistry, talent, and a range of well-honed pastry and confectionery skills. This book, from renowned chocolatier and pastry chef Ewald Notter, teaches those skills in a stunningly illustrated full-color format and provides a complete education in chocolate work--from basic chocolate making to advanced showpiece construction.
Notter begins with an in-depth overview of chocolate, including all of the skills required for producing truffles, slabbed pralines, and other simple candies. He then presents the essential concepts and vital techniques for creating gorgeous large-scale chocolate showpieces that engage the imagination and delight the senses. The book includes detailed descriptions, clear and well-illustrated instructions, step-by-step explanations of techniques, and expert advice on these and other topics:- THE BASICS OF CHOCOLATE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS A history of chocolate, its harvesting and production, couverture, and other confectionery ingredients such as nuts, spices, sugars, and liquors.
- ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT All the tools of the trade, including appliances, hand tools, molds, frames, and other candy tools.
- CHOCOLATE COMPOSITION AND BASIC TECHNIQUES Including tempering, dipping, sugar boiling, and caramelizing nuts.
- SIMPLE AND ADVANCED METHODS AND RECIPES Including gianduja, marzipan, ganache, and a broad range of chocolate pralines.
- DECORATING TECHNIQUES Using transfer sheets, airbrushing, and casting, filling, capping, and finishing molded candies.
- CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE CREATION Including bases and tubes, d�cor, modeling, painting, piping, creating flowers, and assembly of three-dimensional figures.
The Art of the Chocolatier is the only book on the market that covers the full spectrum of chocolate work, from fundamental concepts to beautiful final products. For pastry students, working professionals, and serious home confectioners who want to improve their skills with chocolate, this is the ultimate guide to the chocolatier's art.
From the jacket flap
THE ART OF THE CHOCOLATIER
Becoming a successful chocolatier requires artistry, talent, and a range of well-honed pastry and confectionery skills. This book, from renowned chocolatier and pastry chef Ewald Notter, teaches those skills in a stunningly illustrated full-color format and provides a complete education in chocolate work--from basic chocolate making to advanced showpiece construction.
Notter begins with an in-depth overview of chocolate, including all of the skills required for producing truffles, slabbed pralines, and other simple candies. He then presents the essential concepts and vital techniques for creating gorgeous large-scale chocolate showpieces that engage the imagination and delight the senses. The book includes detailed descriptions, clear and well-illustrated instructions, step-by-step explanations of techniques, and expert advice on these and other topics:- THE BASICS OF CHOCOLATE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS A history of chocolate, its harvesting and production, couverture, and other confectionery ingredients such as nuts, spices, sugars, and liquors.
- ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT All the tools of the trade, including appliances, hand tools, molds, frames, and other candy tools.
- CHOCOLATE COMPOSITION AND BASIC TECHNIQUES Including tempering, dipping, sugar boiling, and caramelizing nuts.
- SIMPLE AND ADVANCED METHODS AND RECIPES Including gianduja, marzipan, ganache, and a broad range of chocolate pralines.
- DECORATING TECHNIQUES Using transfer sheets, airbrushing, and casting, filling, capping, and finishing molded candies.
- CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE CREATION Including bases and tubes, d�cor, modeling, painting, piping, creating flowers, and assembly of three-dimensional figures.
The Art of the Chocolatier is the only book on the market that covers the full spectrum of chocolate work, from fundamental concepts to beautiful final products. For pastry students, working professionals, and serious home confectioners who want to improve their skills with chocolate, this is the ultimate guide to the chocolatier's art.
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- Title The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces
- Author Ewald Notter; Text by (Art/Photo Books) Joe Brooks; Text by (Art/Photo Books) Lucy Schaeffer
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 416
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley, Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Date 2011-01
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780470398845 / 0470398841
- Weight 3.05 lbs (1.38 kg)
- Dimensions 10.9 x 8.8 x 1 in (27.69 x 22.35 x 2.54 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Chocolate, Chocolate candy
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010001901
- Dewey Decimal Code 641.337
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