With gigantic vats of churning chocolate, desserts like their famous chocolate pizza, and 12 varieties of hot chocolate served in custom mugs, Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man has turned their line of hip, colorful themed restaurants into an international sensation..
Chocolate: A Love Story is a vibrant new cookbook that includes 65 original recipes narrated in the quirky, captivating voice of Max Brenner, the restaurant’s visionary founder and “bald man.” Bold original illustrations inspired by Art Deco poster graphics, full-color photographs, easy-to-follow, delicious recipes, and a serving of Max’s unique vision for spreading “chocolate culture” around the
world make this book a must for every chocolate lover.
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This is the coolest cookbook I’ve ever seen! The artwork is fresh, the recipe titles make me laugh and I can’t wait to start baking. The book is coffee-table size and it would be a perfect coffee-table book. Chocolate: A Love Story truly is a feast for the eyes. However, it is a cookbook so it would go on the appropriate shelf in my kitchen – but facing out and maybe with a spotlight shining on it…
Max Brenner writes “I invite you to watch, smell, taste, and feel my love story.”
If you are a fan of chocolate, you’ll love this book. It would be a wonderful gift to give or receive.
I’ll close with a few recipe titles:
* Dependable Banana Cupcakes
with dark chocolate chunks and a moody coconut sugar glaze
* Spy-thriller Chocolate Black Forest Cake
covered with Alpine whipped cream and cherry, the German double agent on top
* A Therapeutic Chocolate Pot Pie
with a rich filling of soul-refreshing strawberries
* A High School Bonfire Chocolate Melting Heart Cake
with a soft marshmallow first memory hidden inside
Review copy from Hachette Book Group
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