Dive into the world of chocolate and high-end pastry with Gourmet Delights: Chocolates and Cakes by Jean-Michel Perruchon and Philippe Gall. This bilingual French-English reference book reveals the techniques of chocolate, artistic pieces, Easter displays, and travel cakes, through more than 350 illustrated pages of precise and inspiring recipes for professionals and enthusiasts.
Gourmet Pleasures: Chocolates and Cakes is much more than just a cookbook: it is a reference work signed by two big names in the contemporary pastry, , Jean-Michel Perruchon, "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" translates to "Best Craftsman of France" in English. Philippe Gall, master pastry chef renowned for his technical precision and creativity.
Rich in 350 pages, this bilingual edition French-English published by Bellouet Conseil Editions is addressed to chocolate and pastry professionals, but also to the passionate enthusiasts eager to perfect their skills.
The work is structured around several major themes:
The history of chocolate, from its discovery to its contemporary transformation.
Chocolate techniques : tempering, molding, coating, ganaches, decorations… explained step by step.
The Easter displays and centerpieces, where precision meets creativity.
Artistic chocolate pieces, true edible sculptures for competitions or displays.
Travel cakes and pastries, perfect for snacks and takeout.
Gourmet snacks, designed for all occasions.
Each recipe is meticulously written, accompanied by clear assembly diagrams and of didactic photographs. The set highlights the precision of the gesture, the quality of ingredients and the the pleasure of pastry creation.
Thanks to its generous format (21.4 x 30.5 cm) and its high-end finish, Gourmet pleasures is a indispensable tool throughout pastry laboratory or chocolatier workshop, but also a source of inspiration for the hospitality school teachers and the demanding enthusiasts.
True essence of Professional expertise, this book illustrates French excellence in the art of chocolate, of the Cake and the modern pastry.
Title : Gourmet Delights: Chocolates and Cakes (bilingual French-English edition)
Authors Jean-Michel Perruchon, Philippe Gall
Editor : Bellouet Conseil Editions
EAN13 : 9782918223023
ISBN : 978-2-918223-02-3
Number of pages : 335
Dimensions : 21.4 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight : 1900 g
Languages : French / English
Target audience : Professionals, students, pastry and chocolate enthusiasts
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