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The Art of the Chocolatier: From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces Book

Becoming a successful chocolatier requires artistry and an eye for design, as well as a strong foundation in the practical skills of the pastry kitchen. In The Art of the Chocolatier, expert pastry chef Ewald Notter shares the wisdom gained from more than 35 years in the pastry kitchen, and combines lessons on artistry and technique into the ultimate guide to chocolate work. The book begins with a basic overview of chocolate, including information on the equipment, ingredients, and basic techniques needed to work with this much-loved ingredient. Part Two covers basic recipes and decorating techniques for small chocolate candies, with information on everything from making ganache and gianduja to decorating molds and creating transfer sheets. In Part Three, Notter teaches all the essential techniques for creating beautiful large-scale chocolate pieces, including making support bases and tubes, working with modeling chocolate, painting, piping, creating chocolate flowers, and more. And the final chapter explains how readers can draw on all the skills learned throughout the book to successfully create award-winning chocolate showpieces. From working with shapes and color to choosing a focus point to developing a sculpture based on a particular theme, Notter provides insights into all the tricks of the trade and expert advice on preparing for competitions. Throughout, techniques are explained with simple, step-by-step instructions and illustrated with clear how-to photos, while stunning beauty shots of chocolate showpieces and candies that are truly works of art provide inspiration. For pastry students, aspiring chocolatiers, and professional pastry chefs looking to improve their skills for restaurant work or competition, The Art of the Chocolatier is a must-have guide from one of the field's most well-known experts.Read More

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    A must-have guide to chocolate making and chocolate showpiece design from renowned confectionery expert Ewald Notter Covering the full spectrum of chocolate work-from the fundamentals of chocolate making to instruction on advanced showpiece design and assembly-The Art of the Chocolatier is the most complete and comprehensive guide to chocolate-making on the market. The book covers basic information on ingredients equipment and common techniques in the pastry kitchen while also offering clear step-by-step instructions on creating small candies and large-scale chocolate pieces. This is the ideal book for pastry students enrolled in chocolate and confectionery courses as well as working professionals and even serious home confectioners who want to improve their skills in advanced chocolate work.* Illustrated step-by-step instructions cover all the essentials of chocolate-making from tempering and creating ganache and gianduja to using molds transfer sheets and more * An entire chapter devoted to Creating a Competition Piece covers the ins and outs of confectionery competition from preparing for the event and developing a concept to designing and building a winning chocolate showpiece * Beautiful full-color photos throughout provide inspiration for chocolate decor and showpiece design while clear how-to photos illustrate key techniques * The book is accompanied by an Instructor's Manual companion website PowerPoint lecture slides and Respondus test bank The Art of the Chocolatier provides expert-level coverage of every aspect of the chocolatier's art for students and professionals alike.

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    The Art of the Chocolatier - From Classic Confections to Sensational Showpieces : Hardback : John Wiley & Sons Inc : 9780470398845 : 0470398841 : 18 Jan 2011 : This inspiring book features a striking, modern design and includes hundreds of full-page colour photos of breathtaking chocolate showpieces, as well as instructional step-by-step pictures of every key technique.

  • Blackwell

    This inspiring book features a striking, modern design and includes hundreds of full-page colour photos of breathtaking chocolate showpieces, as well as instructional step-by-step pictures of every key technique. A must-have guide to chocolate...

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    Ewald Notter, Joe Brooks (Photos), Lucy Schaeffer (Photos)

  • 0470398841
  • 9780470398845
  • Ewald Notter
  • 6 December 2010
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 416
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