Chocolatouring with you

It’s been a busy couple of weeks! I almost missed bringing you a post this week as we’re in the final throws of putting Chocolatour: A Quest for the World’s Best Chocolate together. It will be printed in less than four weeks. (We’re expecting to receive the first copies by July 1st.)

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll see on the pages of Chocolatour:

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This is one of the gorgeous stamps that the uber-talented graphic designer, Jennifer Cook of Cats in the Bag, designed for Chocolatour.

 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements: Appreciation to friends, colleagues, supporters, and members of the global chocolate and travel communities who have provided the author with assistance and information

Preface

Introduction: An invitation to join the author on a sensuous, taste-tempting journey of chocolate discovery

Chapter 1 – How and Where Cacao Becomes Chocolate: A look at where and how cacao (cocoa) is grown and processed, and some important chocolate terminology and distinctions.

Chapter 2- Chocogasms and Other Health Benefits of Chocolate: A scientific and sensuous look at a woman’s biological need and desire for chocolate, and why we should all eat more pure, dark chocolate.

Chapter 3- Exploring the Various Personalities of Chocolate: How do you want it? Sophisticated, elegant, exotic, sensual, playful, adventurous, purist, traditional, innovative, intellectual—or do you have a thing for multiple personalities?

Chapter 4: The Brilliance of Belgium

Chapter 5: The Flavours of France

Chapter 6: Happiness in Holland

Chapter 7: The Impact of Italy

Chapter 8: The Sensuality of Spain

Chapter 9: Sweet Success in Switzerland

Chapter 10: Ultimate Chocolate of the UK: Join the Chocolate Revolution!

Chapter 11- Chocolate Events: A listing of selected chocolate festivals, events, museums, and attractions around the world.

Chapter 12 Pairing Sensations and Recipes: Wines and other libations to pair with your favourite chocolate, plus a few chocolate-based recipes to please your palate.

Chapter 13: Chocolatour’s Awards for Chocolate Excellence

Chapter 14: An A to Z Guide for Chocolate Lovers: Alphabetical guide to chocolate around the world.

If you’re as excited about the release of Chocolatour as I am, please subscribe to https://chocolatour.net, the official site for Chocolatour, where I’ll be posting updates about the book, launches and chocolate events, and where you’ll be able to order the book and interact with me.

Thanks for being a part of the journey over the past 3.5 years as I’ve researched and written the first volume of Chocolatour. Research is already underway for volume II and there will be a lot more chocolate travel right here to keep your taste buds tingling and your travel toes tapping.

48 thoughts on “Chocolatouring with you”

    1. Hello Anirudh and welcome to Chocolatour! If your wife is a chocolate lover, she may well indeed enjoy a copy of my book. Why not buy a copy for her as a surprise! She will love you for it! 🙂

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    1. Thanks for the thought and mention, Susan. I’d love to taste your chocolate brownies! I’ll have to try making them over the summer. Cheers!

    1. Thanks, Stacey. Glad to have you joining the team of Chocolatour enthusiasts. The book will be out in a month. Stay tuned!

  2. Chocogasms eh? very interesting and “stimulating” term you have there. lol. But really, can’t wait to get my hands on that book. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Thanks, Emilia.

      Yes, indeed, chocolate does produce a lot of wonderful feelings in the body. I was totally high on some high octane chocolate this past weekend while in Toronto. Couple that with how good it tastes, and you’ve truly got the world’s best power food!

  3. Wow a 3.5 year journey, that is so wonderful. I can imagine the story’s you can tell in your travels. Thank you so much for sharing a little preview of your upcoming book. I look forward to reading it 🙂

    1. Thanks very much, Cheryl. We’re just making the last few changes to the proof and the book will be out next month. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

  4. How did I not know you were writing a book on chocolate?! That is absolutely brilliant! I love the idea and I love the way you have broken up the book. I am completely jealous that you get to travel and do research on chocolate. That is fantastic!

    1. Thanks so much, Mary! Well, I honestly didn’t think there was ANYONE whom I’m hooked up with that didn’t know about Chocolatour. I’ve been working in it for 3.5 years. It’s been quite the project! Stay tuned!

    1. I’m counting on it, Laura! I don’t believe there has ever been a chocolate book that focuses on the people making it and incorporates the element of travel. I’m so excited to be sharing these stories with you. Stay tuned!

    1. Thanks, Debra! I’m excited as you are! Seeing the pages on the screen is one thing. Holding the book in my hand is will another!

    1. Hi Jon: I wish I’d had more time to do a more comprehensive chapter on pairings. That will have to wait until the next volume of Chocolatour. I did include a short chapter on recipes and pairings to whet your appetite for the time being. Thanks so much for your ongoing support and interest. 🙂

    1. Thanks, Catarina. It’s been great having you and members of the BHB group supporting my blogs. I’m so grateful that publication date is finally drawing near. Cheers!

    1. Thanks for your comment, Salika. It’s been great having you as a supporter of this blog. Makes the process so much more fun. 🙂

  5. Fantastic news that you are so close to printing! Should be a torturous read, talking about so much chocolate!! Not good for my diet :< I was wondering if you had also heard of the Chocolate Purity Laws in Germany. Something interesting to consider for Vol 2 !! All the best, ashley

    1. Thanks for your comment, Ashley, and welcome to the blog!

      My research of German chocolate has been scant. I will be researching it further in future. Thx for the tip about the Chocolate Purity Laws. I will investigate. This is why it has take me so long to research and write Chocolatour. The world of chocolate is just so big and multi-faceted! Stay tuned!

    1. Thanks Susan and Cheryl. You two have truly been wonderful friends and supporters of my blogging efforts. We’ll all wait in anticipation over the next month while the book is being printed. I hope you will be pleased. 🙂

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