{"title":"Louis E. Grivetti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis E. Grivetti\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the history and cultural significance of food, with a keen focus on chocolate. His works blend scholarly research with engaging narratives, making complex topics accessible and fascinating for readers interested in culinary heritage and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Grivetti's books provide valuable knowledge that enriches understanding of food's role across societies and time. Whether for students, educators, or curious minds, his writing invites a deeper appreciation of the tastes and traditions that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chocolate-by-louis-e-grivetti-9780470121658","title":"Chocolate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) 2010 Award Finalists in the Culinary History category.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChocolate\u003c\/i\u003e. We all love it, but how much do we really know about it? In addition to pleasing palates since ancient times, chocolate has played an integral role in culture, society, religion, medicine, and economic development across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1998, the Chocolate History Group was formed by the University of California, Davis, and Mars, Incorporated to document the fascinating story and history of chocolate. This book features fifty-seven essays representing research activities and contributions from more than 100 members of the group. These contributors draw from their backgrounds in diverse fields such as anthropology, archaeology, biochemistry, culinary arts, gender studies, engineering, history, linguistics, nutrition, and paleography. The result is an unparalleled, scholarly examination of chocolate, beginning with ancient pre-Columbian civilizations and ending with twenty-first-century reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a sampling of some of the fascinating topics explored inside the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAncient gods and Christian celebrations: chocolate and religion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChocolate and the Boston smallpox epidemic of 1764\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChocolate pots: reflections of cultures, values, and times\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePirates, prizes, and profits: cocoa and early American east coast trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlood, conflict, and faith: chocolate in the southeast and southwest borderlands of North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChocolate in France: evolution of a luxury product\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDevelopment of concept maps and the chocolate research portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does this book offer careful documentation, it also features new and previously unpublished information and interpretations of chocolate history. Moreover, it offers a wealth of unusual and interesting facts and folklore about one of the world's favourite foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462705365228,"sku":"9780470121658","price":241.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470121658-chocolate.jpg?v=1775021570"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/louis-e-grivetti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}