"Begins with the origins of the cacao tree and follows the story up to today's mass-produced chocolate candy and its expensive boutique counterparts...A pleasure not just for chocoholics but for anyone who enjoys lively, thorough historical sleuthing via the printed page." [Gourmet] (Cover)
Coe Sophie Books
Sophie D. Coe was an anthropologist and food historian whose work delved into the fascinating history of chocolate. Her research into the cuisines of the New World, including a deep dive into chocolate, culminated in a seminal work that was completed and published posthumously. Coe was also a dedicated collector of culinary books, and her legacy continues through the Sophie Coe Prize, which supports outstanding scholarship in food history.
