Staff Pick
In Theo Chocolate, company cofounders Debra Music and Joe Whinney present the story of Theo, along with a multitude of sweet and savory chocolate recipes. From cocoa nib prawns to wonderfully decadent marshmallow bars, you'll find unexpected ways of cooking with chocolate and many new favorite recipes. Recommended By Jen C., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Here are delicious sweet and savory chocolate recipes, along with the fascinating story of how North America's first organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory came to be (and why they are so passionate about how their chocolate is made).
Theo Chocolate is dedicated to making the world a better place. From bean to bar, Theo Chocolate uses organic ingredients and is committed to Fair Trade practices, working closely with farmers around the world who grow the cocoa beans used in their chocolate. This book not only shares Theo's story and their passion for doing the right thing, but also celebrates the decadent pleasure of enjoying excellent chocolate thanks to 75 recipes to make at home along with full-color photographs throughout.
Review
“This is a cookbook for the serious chocoholic. Packed with
mouthwatering color photos, tidbits about the origin of each recipe and
helpful technique tips, Theo Chocolate is a love letter to the humble cocoa bean and a tribute to the authors’ work together.”
Shelf Awareness
Review
"When Theo was founded nearly two decades ago, bean-to-bar chocolate making was hardly a thought that occurred to seasoned confectioners at the time—let alone the general public. The book touches on that legacy, but of course, it's also a cookbook: Theo Chocolate is organized into sections that provide an overview of how and where Theo's chocolate is sourced, the processes it goes through before it's molded, and includes tips on how a novice home cook can make the recipes without any special equipment." Eater.com
Review
"Debra may have written the book in a mere 9 months, but Theo reflects many years of recipe imagination and experimentation. If you try the recipes in this book, you will be pleased and surprised. Your only dilemma is where to start." HuffingtonPost.com
About the Author
Since he founded the company,
Joe Whinney has dedicated his passion for chocolate, sustainability, and economic justice to the mission of Theo Chocolate, the first bean-to-bar maker of organic, Fair Trade, fair for life, and non-GMO-certified chocolate in North America.
Debra Music took a 3,000-mile leap of faith and moved to Seattle from the northeast to assist in the launch of Theo Chocolate. Since then, she's helped Theo become one of the fastest growing brands in its category by using authentic storytelling to demonstrate the intersection of artisan chocolate making and sustainable, ethical business practices.