MARQUISE

What happens when a world-famous baker with a taste for the exquisite pairs up with a quietly brilliant master of molten luxury? The answer lies in MARQUISE – a sumptuous blend of travel, taste and storytelling that elevates the humble cocoa bean to its rightful place among the culinary greats.

Born from a globe-trotting documentary series, this is not your average cookbook. It is a passport to far-flung cacao plantations, spice-laced markets and kitchen counters where the scent of caramelised sugar lingers in the air. Along the way, two craftsmen – one a household name with hands dusted in flour, the other a flavour alchemist behind a cult chocolate empire – uncover the rituals, recipes and rich traditions that give chocolate its soul.

Inside, you’ll find over 30 utterly irresistible creations. Think jungle-foraged babka from Venezuela, cardamom-infused shortbread inspired by the tea hills of Sri Lanka, and a mole mille-feuille that whispers of Mexican fire and folklore. Each recipe is accompanied by pairing notes, sourcing tips and behind-the-scenes moments from a journey that is equal parts culinary and personal.

As stylish as it is delicious, MARQUISE belongs on every food lover’s shelf. Whether you’re curling up with a spiced hot chocolate or baking for a gathering of friends, this book invites you to slow down, indulge, and savour the story in every bite.