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Author NEMO shares the art of tempering in making vegan chocolate in the book “Artisanal Chocolate Making.”

THE SYNOPSIS

Fine dark chocolate has always been plant-based: its history and its tradition are entirely so. This book starts there and moves on to plant-milk chocolate and vegan white chocolate, which are new territory instead.

It begins with making chocolate at home and choosing the right one, tackles tempering with the tools of an ordinary kitchen, and arrives at pralines, chocolates, bars with inclusions and spreads. The chapter on tempering should be read before attempting any recipe: it decides whether the result comes out glossy and crisp or soft and dull.

A reliable thermometer and a steady hand are what you need. The rest is technique, and technique is learned.

THE REVIEW

As with the previous two entries in this baking series within the Main vegan cookbook series, we’ve explored one aspect of baking over the past year that is always intriguing and even more important in vegan cooking: patience. Bringing these beloved desserts to life takes patience, and in vegan chocolates especially, mastering it has never been more crucial.

The author explores the rich history of dark chocolate as a naturally vegan chocolate, while also delving into the art of tempering chocolate and the ingredients that bring milk and white chocolate to life for plant-based cooking. The author balances this knowledge with delicious recipes for pralines, chocolate bars, and even chocolate spreads that readers can use in their own cooking.

THE VERDICT

Delicious, compelling, and engaging, Author Nemo’s “Artisanal Chocolate Making” is a must-read non-fiction cookbook in this series of vegan baking books. This book thoroughly explores chocolate tempering and features rich, vibrant recipes. This book will be a great reference for readers who want to make their own chocolate for future baking projects. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Nemo T.V. is an Italian author and culinary consultant specialising in the vegan transformation of traditional cuisine. His vision represents the intersection of Italy’s rich culinary heritage and a profound philosophy of respect for all forms of life.

At the heart of his work lies more than just flavour; it is an ethics rooted in planetary sustainability and the protection of animal welfare. Through his writing, Nemo offers a proven method for rediscovering heritage dishes through a plant-based lens, demonstrating that cooking can simultaneously be an act of love for tradition and a concrete commitment to the future of the Earth. His work invites readers to embrace a conscious lifestyle, where every ingredient is chosen for its nutritional value and its positive impact on the world around us.

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