i ♥ Chocolate I Love Thermomix cookbook review
Who loves chocolate? I certainly do! And who loves Thermomix? Me, too, me, too!! So when cookbook author and Thermomix expert Janie Turner published the revised TM5 edition of her brilliant cookbook “i ♥ Chocolate I Love Thermomix,” I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy and get cooking!
Self published in January 2018 by Cook With Janie Ltd, “i ♥ Chocolate I Love Thermomix” contains over 80 “mouthwatering and delicious chocolate recipes from masters of the art of chocolate.” These eight award-winning Master Chocolatiers are: Beverly Dunkley; Dirk Schonkeren; Iain Burnett; the late John Huber; John Slattery; Mark Tilling; Ruth Hinks and Thierry Dumouchel. Their biographies are followed by Janie’s basic tips in a brilliant section called “The Art of Working with Chocolate.” “i ♥ Chocolate Essentials” brings together Janie’s essential recipes such as Chocolate Sugar Paste Icing, Orange Curd and Praline Paste. As if my mouth isn’t watering already, the heart of this cookbook follows with five delicious sections developing the superlative recipes from our chocolate masters: Cakes; Confectionary; Desserts; Pastry and Teatime Treats.
over 80 mouthwatering recipes
i ♥ Chocolate I Love Thermomix” contains over 80 “mouthwatering and delicious chocolate recipes from masters of the art of chocolate.” These eight award-winning Master Chocolatiers are: Beverly Dunkley; Dirk Schonkeren; Iain Burnett; the late John Huber; John Slattery; Mark Tilling; Ruth Hinks and Thierry Dumouchel. Their biographies are followed by Janie’s basic tips in a brilliant section called “The Art of Working with Chocolate.” “I ♥ Chocolate Essentials” brings together Janie’s essential recipes such as Chocolate Sugar Paste Icing, Orange Curd and Praline Paste. As if my mouth isn’t watering already, the heart of this cookbook follows with five delicious sections developing the superlative recipes from our chocolate masters: Cakes; Confectionary; Desserts; Pastry and Teatime Treats.
Each recipe is clearly written and clearly laid out for ease in following, with ingredients on the left and numbered Thermomix instructions on the right. Janie’s Tips at the end of each recipe offer insights like variations, dietary modifications (gluten free or dairy free, for instance), storing tips and time-saving techniques.
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mouthwatering photography
And have I mentioned the gorgeous photography? The talents of Myburgh du Plessis, Peter Marshall, Greg Turner, Ben Pollard and Chris Orange bring out the best of the visual delights of these delightful chocolate recipes.
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I made Ruth Hinks’ superb Millionaire’s Shortbread and the recipe was easy and straightforward the whole way through. Despite my absolute passion for all things caramel, I had never yet made one in my Thermomix. Ruth’s instructions make the best of our Best Friend in the Kitchen and I was delighted by how easy it was to make perfect caramel on my first try. Delicious!! Thank you Thermomix, and thank you Ruth Hinks.
At just £30 per copy plus shipping, “i ♥ Chocolate I Love Thermomix” ships worldwide and will delight Thermomix cooks and chocolate lovers everywhere. Get you copy now on the Cook With Janie website.
Many thanks to Janie Turner for sending me a review copy of “i ♥ Chocolate I Love Thermomix” and infinite thanks to her choice of Master Chocolatiers for sharing their fabulous chocolate recipes!
Happy Thermomix cooking!
