CHOCOLATE AT LOVE STORY / Review
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.
(From the back cover)
In 1996 Max Brenner opened his first tiny chocolate workshop – a traditional candy store where he chatted with customers while mixing and tempering chocolate on a marble tabletop. The intimate stories shared would become the spark for his chocolate creations.
A child’s dream of a fantastic chocolate party inspired Max’s famous Chocolate Pizza. A beautiful couple drinking hot chocolate from soup bowls became Max’s rich Hot Chocolate and signature Hug Mug, a special cup that fits in the palms of your hands, allowing you to experience the drink’s full fragrance and warmth.
Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man restaurants, celebrate these intimate chocolate stories. Each one is part Parisian cafe, part chocolate factory, where chocolate is piped from gigantic chocolate mixers to a sprawling chocolate bar, and customers dine in a sensual candelit atmosphere. With restaurants all over the world and growing, Max Brenner is an international sensation.
Chocolate: A Love Story includes 65 delicious chocolate recipes for every meal and occasion – from decandent chocolate breakfast foods, to sweet take son savory treats, to fun cocktails and even soup. This vibrantly illustrated, oversized cookbook features luscious photographs and original artwork by the designer Yonatan Factor, alongside Max’s passionate chocolate stories. Chocolate: A Love Story provides delectable recipes and the inspiration to embrace Max Brenner’s Chocolate Culture as a way of life.
Max Brenner is a confectioner, businessman, and above all, a passionate lover of chocolate. He began his career as an apprentice throughout Europe, where he worked in the best kitchens alongside renowned pastry chefs. It was in Europe that his love for chocolate evolved into passion, leading him to open a small chocolate workshop in his homeland of Israel. Many years later, Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man is now a thriving international brand, committed to spreading Max’s vision of Chocolate Culture to the world.
to get to review this book,because I’ve had my own love story
with chocolate, for as long as I can remember!
Filled with the most glorious recipes,
glorious photo’s and interesting art work.
Chocolate: A Love Story, is a chocolate lovers dream come true.
Oh my goodness! This sounds so delicious.
Um…I think I need that cookbook. Or maybe I don't need it (ahem)…can't decide.
This is a definite "Gotta Have" for our house. We all adore chocolate! Thanks for this one. I'm in heaven – or I will be soon when I start making these recipes!
*sigh* I want to review those recipes….