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Teatime in Paris! A Walk Through Easy French Pâtisserie Recipes

by Jill Colonna
Waverley. 2015. 224p. photos. index. ISBN 9781849341929. $25. COOKING
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This book of French patisserie recipes is beautiful to look at but would be difficult to use for the beginning baker, despite Colonna (Mad about Macarons!) listing recipes in order from easiest to most difficult. Measurements are given in grams, so cooks will need a kitchen scale that converts from ounces. This book builds on her earlier work and includes new recipes for the extremely popular macarons as well as tartlets, éclairs, madeleines, millefeuilles, and more. Introductions for each item are accompanied by a history, a list of Paris bakeries known for the item, hints for baking success, and substitutions. An appendix includes patisserie locations in Paris, baking equipment, web addresses to buy supplies, and an index.
VERDICT A beautiful publication with tempting recipes; however, it isn't recommended for the average baker.
Reviewed by Jane Hebert, Glenside P.L. Dist., Glendale Heights, IL , Jul 01, 2015
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