Oh my! Where to begin, where to begin......

At the beginning: 5 Stars MINUS 1, why? The book weighs over 4 3/4 lbs, and that is a lot of book hold up and leisurely peruse through.

Nice clear recipes, lovely photographs, very easy to read font, title & ingredient lists in bold.

Contents include: Introduction, 13 sections of recipes, and Index.

Introduction: a little bit of science about cacao, history, business, & "de Gustibus..." ( "In matters of taste, there can be no disputes")

Recipes: a sampling of the over 300 in the book.....

Cookies: Dipped chocolate orange, Chocolate spice, Piped butter, Glazed cookie sticks, Chocolate fruit salami, Meringues, & Glazed mocha

Bars & Brownies: Double chocolate brownies, Rich chocolate liqueur bars, Cappuccino squares, Chocolate orange squares, No--bake chocolate squares, Chocolate caramel delight, & Spicy chocolate pumpkin bars

Muffins & Cupcakes: Chocolate cherry muffins, Chocolate sour-cream cupcakes, Chocolate banana cupcakes, White chocolate hazelnut cupcakes, White chocolate strawberry muffins, Chocolate rum raisin muffins, Java muffins, Chocolate chip brioche, & Chocolate zucchini muffins

Pastries: Chocolate pithivier, Chocolate & ricotta turnovers, Chocolate cherry Danish, Pain au chocolat, Pear gallettes, Plum tartlets, Pistachio & orange filo roll, & Millefeuille

Elegant Desserts: Affogato chocolate ice cream, Iced cappuccinos, White chocolate & strawberry cheesecakes, White chocolate & raspberry trifle, Profiteroles, Coffee granita w/ cream & chocolate, Chocolate & Cointreau mousse, Chocolate & sour cherry crepes, Chocolate creme brulee, & Chocolate, Bombes Alaska, Charlotte russe, Chocolate caramel puddings, Chargrilled fruits w/chocolate syrup, & mascarpone parcels

Pies & Tarts: Grand Marnier walnut tart, Chocolate almond pie, Hazelnut cream pie, White chocolate lime pie, White chocolate coconut cream pies, Rich mocha pie, & Apricot tart tatin

Puddings & Cremes: Rummy mud pudding, Chocolate Bavarian cream, Chocolate sultana mousse, Tiramisu, Chocolate mascarpone cream, Chocolate orange mousse, Pear, custard & chocolate sauce, & Baked chocolate & amaretti custards

Tea & Coffee Cakes: Chocolate carrot cake, Cinnamon marble cake, Irish cream cake, Chocolate gingerbread, Chocolate chip oatmeal cake, Chocolate raisin cake w/ rum frosting, Chocolate peanut butter cake, Chocolate applesauce cake, Pineapple chocolate snacking cake, & Golden mud cake

Layer Cakes: Black forest, Peppermint cream cake, Chocolate layer cake w/ fresh figs, Chocolate orange roulade, Almond white chocolate cake, Chocolate coffee cream roll, Opera cake, White chocolate mousse w/ lemon & kiwi, Italian riccotta cake, Chocolate dacquoise, Cappuccino layer cake, & Chocolate orange gateau

Candy: Champagne truffles, Chocolate brandy snaps, White chocolate logs, Coconut & white chocolate truffles, Pistachio logs, Panforte, Chocolate candied peel, Easter eggs w/ sprinkles, Honey nougat, Chocolate toffee, Chocolate drizzled croccant, & Chocolate orange meringue tartlets

Savory Dishes: Penne w/ chocolate, pistachios, & goat cheese, Shrimp w/ chocolate sauce, Mexican turkey mole, Chocolate mini muffins w/ robiola & salami, Beef tenderloin w/ chocolate, Gnocchi w/ golden raisins & chocolate, Chocolate fettuccine w/ butter, sage & mozzarella, & Venetian ravioli

Drinks: Brown cow, Irish chocolate, White eggnog, Bitter hot chocolate, Chocolate monkey, Mocha whirl, Chocolate banana smoothie, Chocolate martini, Creamy white chocolate, Cool chocolate coconut cream, & Hot mocha

Basic Recipes: Pastry, Ganache, Sauce, & Frosting

A chocolate addicts delight, It is ALL HERE....... ( )