title: Death by Chocolate: The Last Word on a Consuming Passion
author:  Marcel Desaulniers 
description: Chocophiles will sigh in anticipation of glimpsing the dreamy dark desserts pictured in this sleekly illustrated work. Captured in shades of cocoa chiaroscuro to deep espresso are easy-to-make standards such as chocolate pots de creme and chocolate mousse. But the ultimate pleasure of chocolate for chef Desaulniers ( The Trellis Cookbook ) lies in the layering of flavors. The richest, most decadent desserts involve melding flavors of hazelnut, pistachio, pecans, espresso, raspberry, rum, brandy and other ingredients--even humble peanut butter--with chocolate. Chapters are organized by degree of obsession, from "Singular Sensations" and "Simply Chocolate" to the final chapter, "Chocolate Dementia." Yet one doesn't have to be crazed to tackle these recipes. Desaulniers shows, in simple steps (right down to the equipment list), how to murder one's diet with a dose of "Chocolate Demise," "Chocolate Devastation" or "Double Mocha Madness." Clear instructions, exquisite color photographs, the author's refreshing sense of humor and his gentility in acknowledging contributions from other pastry chefs combine to elevate this cookbook over many others specializing in chocolate. <BR>Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  #  Prologue
  
  
  
  
  
  Pain au Chocolat
  
  
  
  
  
  Daniel Covey picked up his second pain au chocolat of the morning and took
  another titanic bite. He winced at the pain blooming in his stomach – a
  throbbing pain which made him press a firm hand to his stomach – and waited
  for it to subside. After a moment the feeling passed and he started chewing
  again. He guessed it had to be the mussels in white wine from last night’s
  dinner. Not his favourite, but Theo loved them. Daniel put the thought aside
  and enjoyed the smooth, creamy taste of the buttery pastry and the fine
  chocolate filling. Even with a dicky tummy, few things could hold him back
  from his morning pastry. Ever since Patisserie Valentin had opened a branch on
  the high street, Daniel Covey had feasted on pain au chocolat for breakfast.
  If