The New York Book of Tea or BitterSweet World of Chocolate

The New York Book of Tea

Author: Bo Niles

Discover the soothing delights of tea. The act of "taking tea" has long been known to relax and rejuvenate the soul. Newfound health benefits have increased tea's popularity, as have the tasty new variations-from chai lattes to Asian tapioca pearl teas. This new third edition of The New York Book of Tea takes the reader on a journey beyond the hustle and bustle of New York City to discover the finest tea oases, from a proper English tea for an afternoon with friends to a late-night cup to end the perfect evening out.

Author and tea aficionado Bo Niles also uncovers the best retail shops in which to buy tea and teaware, hotel teas that offer civilized atmosphere for a party, and the multitude of new Chinese and Japanese teahouses.

Revised and updated for this new third edition, The New York Book of Tea is the must-have reference for anyone who cherishes this ancient elixir and the rituals that enhance it.

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BitterSweet World of Chocolate

Author: Nikki Van der Gaag

For some people, one of the most enjoyable pleasures is a delicious piece of chocolate. Chocolate is more than just a sweet. It's a rich sensation, a comfort, a stimulant, and it's good for you - in moderation. And of course chocolate is the magic ingredient in many sweet and savory dishes.

But with people becoming more aware of the sources of this delectable food, this book explores the story of chocolate. It reveals an eventful history and explains why more of us are buying Fair Trade chocolate. Accompanied by 50 recipes from around the world, such as turkey in chocolate sauce, orange and chocolate biscuits, fondue and cheesecake, this book is chocolate for the mind and the body.

Table of Contents:

Foreword     7
Introduction     8
A passion for chocolate     10
Recipes
Main courses
Chili con carne with chocolate     12
Spanish roast with chocolate     14
Chocolate & zucchini/courgette chili     18
Chicken chocolate mole     20
Turkey & bean chocolate chili     24
Chicken-chocolate enchiladas     26
Chili sin carne con chocolate     28
Pumpkin & chocolate chili     34
Southwestern chili with chocolate     36
Cakes & cookies
Vegan chocolate cake     40
Brazil nut cake with chocolate chips     42
The sticky world of Big Chocolate     44
Marble chocolate cake     46
Chocolate banana bread     48
Irish potato cake with chocolate     52
Chocolate carrot cake     54
Chocolate cake with lemon filling     58
Oat & chocolate cupcakes     60
Vegan chocolate sponge cake     64
Fruitcake with chocolate     66
The source of our delight     68
Chocolate raspberry shortcakes     70
Oatmeal chocolate cake     72
Orange chocolate muffins     78
Chocolate rum cake     80
No-bake chocolate treats     84
Orange & chocolate cookies     86
Chocolate pumpkin spice cake     90
Dark chocolate brownies     92
The costs of chocolate: unfair trade     94
Chocolate chip scones     96
Chocolate cinnamon flapjacks/squares     98
Easy chocolate cake     102
Desserts, sweets & drinks
Chocolate sorbet     104
Chocolate balls     108
Chocolate pecan pie     110
Biscotti with almonds, orange & chocolate     114
Chocolate truffles     116
From pyramids to plunder     118
Chocolate fruit snacks     120
Fruit & chocolate bars     126
Chocolate cinnamon fondue     128
Chocolate cocktail     132
Coffee with rum & chocolate     136
Brazil nut & chocolate mousse     140
No-bake chocolate, date & nut pie     142
Fair Trade     144
Chocolate cream dessert     146
Pancakes with chocolate sauce     148
Mexican chocolate drink     152
Chilled chocolate drink     154
No-bake chocolate squares      158
Dried fruit crumble with chocolate chips     160
Chocolate chip sponge snacks     164
Chocolate samosas     166
Action - organizations & contacts     170
Index - subject     172
Index - recipes & ingredients     174
About the authors     176
About the NI     176