Overview
BETH KIMMERLE lives in New York City, where she is a partner in the creative merchandise group Porcupine Product. She regularly consults for candy companies and is the curator for the soontoopen Museum of American Candy. As a candy expert and historian, she has made appearances on the Food Network, NPR, and the Today Show. She is also the author of CANDY: THE SWEET HISTORY.Synopsis
With the same satisfying style that flavored CANDY, Beth Kimmerle returns for another trip into America's scrumptious past with CHOCOLATE.This richly illustrated celebration of our favorite indulgence is beautifully presented with photographs, vintage packaging, and candy graphics that bring to life the truly sweet history of an ageold delicacy. Delve into the detailed stories of wellloved chocolate companies as Kimmerle profiles America's top chocolate makers and discovers some new chocolatiers creating a stir in the industry. Learn the history, discover the European roots, and read the fabled stories behind this American obsession. Whether you prefer dark or white, truffles or cupcakes, enthusiasts will delight in this delicious diary of all things chocolate.