Crafting the Culture and History of French Chocolate (Paperback)

Review

“Has so far flown under the radar screens of most foodies and deserves a much wider audience.” — Food Arts magazine

This absorbing narrative follows the craft community of French chocolatiers–members of a tiny group experiencing intensive international competition–as they struggle to ensure the survival of their businesses. Susan J. Terrio moves easily among ethnography, history, theory, and vignette, telling a story that challenges conventional view (more…)