The New Pātissiers - Hardcover

Olivier Dupon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500516928 ISBN 13: 9780500516928

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

This mouthwatering book presents 38 of the finest pastry chefs working worldwide today, together with samples of their glorious, highly sophisticated confections. Some of the chefs are up-and-coming, others are well established; all are innovative pioneers in a uniquely appealing creative field. Profiles of each pātissier include an informative biography giving a sense of their individual style. Also included are scores of recipes for world-class cakes, tarts, biscuits, petits fours, plated desserts, pastries, confectionery, chocolate, ice creams and sorbets, with a final chapter focusing on the lavish sugar-paste world of celebratory cakes. Offering a wealth of inspiring and delicious material, this book is a must for professional pastry chefs, keen amateurs and anyone interested in the gourmet lifestyle.

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Review:

For dessert lovers who take their sweet treats seriously. --The Independent

Fabulous ... the pictures alone are a treat. --Elle Decoration

A delectable treat ... mouthwatering recipes and sumptuous photographs. --A Little Bird.com

They're [the recipes] beautiful to look at and admire. --The Herald (Glasgow)

A vibrant and colourful book. The photography is clean and crisp and it shows off the desserts in a stunning light ... the layout of the book is easy to follow ... there is something available to suit everyone's taste. --Caterer and Hotelkeeper

An ideal gift for foodies, the book includes mouth-watering photography and recipes for confections by the finest pātissiers in the world. --Royal Wings

Even the most out-there creations look scrumptious. --Sotheby's Magazine

Offering a wealth of inspiring and delicious material, this book is a must for professional pastry chefs, keen amateurs and anyone interested in gourmet food. --Chef Magazine

Profiles the best patissiers in the world, reveals their recipes and is illustrated with snaps of drool-inducing desserts ... The diet starts Monday. --Irish Tatler

Tantalizing recipes and photographs of lavish creations --Four Seasons Magazine

Offering a wealth of inspiring and delicious material, this book is a must for professional pastry chefs, keen amateurs and anyone interested in gourmet food. --Chef Magazine

Profiles the best patissiers in the world, reveals their recipes and is illustrated with snaps of drool-inducing desserts ... The diet starts Monday. --Irish Tatler

Tantalizing recipes and photographs of lavish creations --Four Seasons Magazine

About the Author:

Olivier Dupon began his career at Christian Dior, then worked as a buyer and product manager before opening his own boutique. Based in Australia, he now scouts international markets in search of exciting new practitioners of design/art/craft.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0500516928
• ISBN 13: 9780500516928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288