Acknowledgments

Our children, friends, neighbors, and colleagues have been the tasting grounds for this collection and are much appreciated for their candor, suggestions, and continued willingness in trying such a variety of chocolate pleasures.

Thank you, Ken Shear, for your kind support and skill in bringing this book to fruition and creating such a beautiful feast for the eyes, as well as the tongue.

And to Alicé, who has provided the most profound love I've ever experienced. You are the best-tasting smoothie of them all.