‘Adventures with Chocolate’ beat off competition from books by renowned Chocolatiers from around the World to win the esteemed global prize, including Pierre Herme’s ‘Carrément Chocolat’.
Paul says of the award: ‘Adventures with Chocolate was a labour of love for me and I’m delighted it has been so well received both by my customers and by the critics. I hope it inspires people to experiment with chocolate and discover a new appreciation for this wonderful, delicious food’.
The Gourmand awards look for an author whose personality and heart shines through along with the book being user friendly and respects and understands the reader. Paul is in good company with Alain Ducasse, Valentine Warner and Marcus Wareing also picking up awards for their recent books at the ceremony held at the Paris Cookbook Fair.
In addition to the Gourmand awards ‘Adventures with Chocolate’ has been shortlisted in the Andre Simon awards, the most prestigious food and drink book awards in the UK with an extremely high standard of judging. The winning book will be announced in the coming weeks.
With stunning photography by Anders Schønnermann throughout, ‘Adventures with Chocolate’ is an inspirational chocolate book packed with delectable recipes and a guide to tasting chocolate. Paul starts with a handy guide to the different types of chocolate available, he moves on to a chocolate tasting master class and a tutorial on the art of tempering before embarking on a delectable tour of cakes, puddings, drinks & cocktails and savoury dishes, intermixing both traditional favourites with his own cutting edge creations. Paul’s knowledge and passion is presented in an accessible way that will inspire all his readers to create delectable chocolate dishes and truffles in their own kitchens.
Adventures with Chocolate is published by Kyle Cathie and available for £17.99 from all good book stores, on-line and at Paul a Young Fine Chocolate shops and at www.paulayoung.co.uk
• Recipes include; ‘Hand rolled wild strawberry and pink peppercorn truffles’, ‘Almond and amaretto chocolate tortellini with blood oranges and pine nuts’. ‘Choc drenched cocoa nib cookies’, ‘Sweet chocolate pesto’ and the ‘Ultimate chocolate martini’.
• Award winning chocolatier – award winner at the Academy of Chocolate awards 3 years running and three Gold star winner at The Great Taste Awards
• Paul.A.Young opened his first chocolaterie in April 2006 and his second shop in the City area of London in October 2007
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