The Secret Of The Chocolate Tree

Author : Alyson Hopper
Publisher : Stillwater River Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781958217856
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret of the Chocolate Tree written by Alyson Hopper and published by Stillwater River Publications. This book was released on 2022-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The never-ending battle between children and their parents over "eating their veggies" takes a fun turn in this quirky story that asks the big question, "Is chocolate a fruit or a veggie?" Join Dad, Aidan, and Liah as they explore the world of chocolate to find the answer.

Author : Allen M. Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813030449
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chocolate Tree written by Allen M. Young and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Young's readers will thank him for making life a bit more pleasant, both by improving the production of chocolate and by providing such entertaining reading."--"The Sciences" "Informative, valuable, and original."--"Quarterly Review of Biology" "Young has new and important things to say about the ecology and biology of cacao."--"Times Higher Educational Supplement" "Engaging."--"Booklist" Young provides an overview of the fascinating natural and human history of one of the world's most intriguing commodities: chocolate. Cultivated for over 1,000 years in Latin America and the starting point for millions of tons of chocolate annually consumed worldwide, cacao beans have been used for beverages, as currency, and for regional trade. After the Spanish brought the delectable secret of the cacao tree back to Europe in the late 16th century, its seeds created and fed an insatiable worldwide appetite for chocolate. "The Chocolate Tree" chronicles the natural and cultural history of "Theobroma cacao" and explores its ecological niche. Tracing cacao's journey out of the rain forest, into pre-Columbian gardens, and then onto plantations adjacent to rain forests, Young describes the production of this essential crop, the environmental price of Europeanized cultivation, and ways that current reclamation efforts for New World rain forests can improve the natural ecology of the cacao tree. Amid encounters with sloths, toucans, butterflies, giant tarantula hawk wasps, and other creatures found in cacao groves, Young identifies a tiny fly that provides a vital link between the chocolate tree and its original rain forest habitat. This discovery leads him to conclude that cacao trees in cultivation today may have lost their original insect pollinators due to the plant's long history of agricultural manipulation. In addition to basic natural history of the cacao tree and the relationship between cacao production systems and the preservation of the rain forest, Young also presents a history of the use of cacao, from the archaeological evidence of Mesoamerica to contemporary evidence of the relationship between chocolate consumption and mental and physical health. A rich concoction of cultural and natural history, archaeological evidence, botanical research, environmental activism, and lush descriptions of a contemporary adventurer's encounters with tropical wonders, "The Chocolate Tree" offers an appreciation of the plant and the environment that provide us with this Mayan "food of the gods."

Author : Traci Dibble
Publisher : Training Wheels
ISBN 13 : 9781634372794
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chocolate Tree written by Traci Dibble and published by Training Wheels. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Raven Hanna
Publisher : Kakahiaka Nui
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Cacao Tree written by Raven Hanna and published by Kakahiaka Nui. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TREE TO BAR CHOCOLATE We've grown cacao since 2010, but cacao and chocolate became my obsession during the Stay-At-Home days during the pandemic. Before dawn I tempered and molded chocolate. In the daytime I took care of my trees and the trees at the University of Hawai'i, Hilo. I explored methods of fermenting cacao bean in tiny batches and making chocolate bean to bar. I chatted with experts, took online classes, and read books and scientific papers. This book is a synthesis of everything I've learned. It explains how to make chocolate from tree-to-bar and beyond. Covering topics of growing & harvesting, simple tiny fermentations, and chocolate & confections making, this book will bring more cacao into your life. It is written with small scale cacao tree growers and amateur chocolate makers in mind, but has been well-received by chocolate enthusiasts everywhere. Inside you will find: • savory and sweet recipes for every step of the process • ways to ferment a tiny amount of cacao seeds • a primer on basic chocolate making skills • tricks for tempering chocolate in a tropical climate • inspiration for using locally grown ingredients • guidance to tasting chocolate • encouragement to experiment and play CHAPTER LIST Introduction One Cacao Pod Tree to Bar Chocolate Growing & Harvesting Unfermented Fermenting Drying Roasting & Winnowing Grinding Tempering In the Tropics Molding and Dipping Flavor & Tasting A Bad Batch? Canoe Plants Rituals Reader feedback: "Order this book! If you love chocolate, there's always something new to learn. Not just for chocolate makers! An approachable, fun softcover book where the aloha spirit spills out the moment you open the cover." - Barb Genuario, @chocochaser on Instagram "Wow! What an awesome book! I read it cover to cover... I have a newfound appreciation for chocolate making. I especially loved the different recipes for making things at every stage of the process and utilizing much of the pod along the way. While I likely won't be making tree to treat chocolates, it did open my eyes to what chocolate actually is." - Brandon, chocolate-eater in Seattle, WA "My favorite book on chocolate and cacao ever." - Mackenzie Rivers, MAP Chocolate and The Next Batch chocolate school

Author : Jean-Henri Fabre
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.VA/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret of Everyday Things written by Jean-Henri Fabre and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : AnnaMarie Squailia
Publisher : Mascot Books
ISBN 13 : 9780980043129
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kayla and the Chocolate Tree written by AnnaMarie Squailia and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interactive book designed to enhance character building within children.

Author : Christine McFadden
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN 13 : 9781432905651
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cook's Encyclopedia of Chocolate written by Christine McFadden and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Shu Chen Hou
Publisher : Kokoshungsan Ltd
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chocolate Conundrum written by Shu Chen Hou and published by Kokoshungsan Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into a world of cocoa-infused adventures with The Chocolate Conundrum! Follow a group of friends fueled by their passion for chocolate as they embark on a sweet and sticky journey. From solving cocoa-themed puzzles to unraveling a delectable mystery, this delightful kids' book promises an irresistible blend of excitement and friendship. Perfect for young readers craving a deliciously fun escapade filled with chocolatey surprises and sweet discoveries.

Author : Adrianna Morganelli
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780778724810
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Biography of Chocolate written by Adrianna Morganelli and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mouth watering pictures illustrate this delicious new book on one of the world's favorite foods. Children will love learning how the ancient Aztecs created a special drink from the bitter beans of the cacao tree and how those beans later became the delectable treat known as chocolate. Fascinating facts reveal where and how cacao beans are grown and harvested, and how they are manufactured into many kinds of chocolate products.

Author : D. de Quelus
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural History of Chocolate written by D. de Quelus and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-10 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents the incredible history of cacao and chocolate. The writer's account of the cocoa tree, its growth, culture, and preparation are detailed and accurate. Moreover, he writes about the properties of chocolate, and its medicinal benefits, like how it helps digestion and might even extend the life of older men.