I’m sure you’ve all indulged in a peanut slab or two in the past. This book takes everything that is good about a peanut slab and multiplies it by about ten, and we wouldn’t expect anything less from a book published by one of New Zealand’s trusted brands. Not just recipes, this book also shares a history of the brand that we love, teaches techniques and guides to cooking with chocolate. Whilst bringing some of New Zealand’s favourite chefs together to share their favourite recipes including the likes of Martin Bosley, Ruth Pretty and Steve Logan. One of my favourite dishes in the book is Tasting Room’s Len Baldwin’s ‘Juniper and Pepper Venison Black Steak on Rosti Potato with Chocolate Mole Sauce’. Ahem... didn’t expect to see that in a book about chocolate, did you! Amongst the celebrities and the Masterchefs you will find everyday recipes from Whittaker’s fans, including our own ‘Ami Ana’, who has had her ‘Rich Dark Chocolate Fudge’ recipe published in the book. I am an advocate of bringing a voice to the little people and am beyond proud of Whittaker’s for using their Facebook page to collect these fabulous recipes and share them with us all. Social media definitely can mix with paper media, this book is proof that this can be done in a profound and beautiful way. My honest opinion on this book... buy it! The photography alone will have you drooling, the recipes are easy to follow. Next time I need a chocolate fix (or overdose), I know which recipe I’ll be indulging in!
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