Deep Tasting

Research provides compelling evidence that both meditation and chocolate offer physical and mental health benefits: decreased stress, lower blood pressure, reduced weight, enhanced memory and slower aging of the brain. Deep Tasting: A Chocolate Lover's Guide to Meditation introduces Dr. Peluso's delicious breakthrough technique- Chocolate Tasting Meditation(TM)- that doesn't require sitting still for long periods of time or uncomfortable yoga postures. You don't have to take on another religion or a new set of beliefs. If you like chocolate, all you need is five minutes or less-the time it takes for a piece of chocolate to melt in your mouth-to see how easy it can be to learn to meditate. Even if your goal isn't to meditate, the tasting techniques in this book will awaken your senses to the aromas and flavors of the world's finest chocolate. You can even lose weight! Enjoy the story of R. M. Peluso's merged spiritual and chocolate paths. Learn about the history of chocolate as a sacred food and the emergence of the artisan, or craft, chocolate movement."This absorbing book is a unique and fascinating guide to the taste, aroma, and even the making of fine artisanal chocolate from 'bean to bar.' Whether one is or is not a follower of the meditation path described by the author, all chocolate lovers will learn much from this delightful and instructive read. Highly recommended!"-Michael D. Coe, author, The Maya; co-author, The True History of Chocolate"This book is delicious! Meditation does not have to be boring or difficult--start where you are and work with what you love. And if you love chocolate, this book will teach you how to have an earthy, nutty, buttery spiritual experience.---and one attuned to justice too. Savor your spirituality!"-Jay Michaelson, author of Evolving Dharma: Meditation, Buddhism, and the Next Generation of Enlightenment "R.M. Peluso takes her readers to a level of tasting that is beyond any other I've seen before. I look forward to trying this meditation technique myself and expect full on theta waves. I learned a lot about tasting chocolate and am sure you will too!"-Shawn Askinosie, Founder & CEO, Askinosie Chocolate, One of Forbes' 25"Best Small Companies In America""A well-written memoir that provides a path to meditation using chocolate as a spiritual medium...a very enjoyable read that covers the key historical and cultural significances of cacao while also chronicling her own journey to making chocolate from the bean. This book serves as a detailed sensory tasting guide that's essential for any serious chocolate taster, and it should be required reading for anyone making chocolate from the bean."-Lauren Adler, Chocolopolis, Seattle