Le Petit Larousse du chocolat at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016

21 April 2016, Paris - Le Cordon Bleu, the leading Global Network of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institutes, announces that Le Petit Larousse du chocolat, Édition Collector, a book by the Institute’s pastry Chefs, in partnership with the eponymous publishing house, has been selected as one of the contenders for the 2016 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. This publication, which represents France, is one of 12 contenders, selected by an international jury, for the best book prize in the “Chocolate” category.

Every year, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards reward the best books dedicated to gastronomy, cuisine and wine. For the fourth year, the world final of the competition will take place on 29 May in Yantai, China. This provides the opportunity to award the winners their prizes.

Le Cordon Bleu Le Petit Larousse du chocolat, Édition Collector, offers a selection of 170 illustrated chocolate recipes. Chocolate is featured in all its forms: cakes, tarts, creams, mousses, iced desserts, confectionery and drinks. One of the many chapters presents 17 chocolate decoration techniques, with step-by-step photos. The book provides amateurs of any level with a range of Le Cordon Bleu Chefs’ tips and technical skills to successfully make a whole array of creations.

Practical information:
Further information on the Le Petit Larousse du chocolat, Édition Collector, click here.

The original version of The Chocolate Bible in English, is available in English, Chinese, Taiwanese, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish – Spanish and Mexican edition in our online boutique.

Further information on the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2016

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Sandra Messier smessier@cordonbleu.edu - +33(0)1 85 65 15 68