Overview
The universe of chocolate is a world shaped by a thousand secrets, by perseverance and by know-how founded on passion (Les Marquis de Laduree). Ladurée continues its quest for the ultimate indulgence with Les Marquis de Ladurée, opening a magical portal to a dreamlike world, where dainty meets delicious, a universe exclusively dedicated to chocolate. In this book, chocolate lovers will discover its many varieties and virtues, but also its history, its process of fabrication, the art of enjoying chocolate, as well as famous chocolate connoisseurs of the past and present. And since you could hardly be expected to read about chocolate without treating yourself to a taste, Ladurée proposes a selection of recipes for chocolate bonbons and other pastries that you can make at home...
Full Product Details
Author: Vincent Lemains ,
Julien Christophe ,
Noelle Hoeppe
Publisher: Hachette Livre Editions Du Chene
Imprint: Hachette Livre Editions Du Chene
Dimensions:
Width: 22.60cm
, Height: 4.50cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 1.389kg
ISBN: 9782812310713
ISBN 10: 2812310715
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 10 October 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
In this new book, Laduree offers the details of this history along with lush images of chocolate creations and recipes which may well stir more than your appetite.--Matt Gurry MetroSource Magazine, October/November 2014
In this new book, Laduree offers the details of this history along with lush images of chocolate creations - and recipes - which may well stir more than your appetite. -- Matt Gurry MetroSource Magazine, October/November 2014 Some gifts you long to keep for yourself. If you can't make it to France, these beautiful hardcovers with metallic edges and rich photos will take you there. They go beyond the recipes to the storied history and production of some of the country's most beloved desserts. only the real thing could be sweeter. The New York Times, November 29, 2014
Author Information
Vincent Lemain has been the Chef of Pastry Creation at Laduree since April 2011. Twice a year, following the seasons and like fashion designers do, he imagines new flavors and colors for the religieuses, the Saint-Honores, the macarons and shares them with all the customers of Laduree the world over. Julien Christophe has been in charge of the Laduree chocolate laboratory since October 2007. In charge of a team of ten people, he has been creating chocolates inspired by the seasons, including of course special creations for Valentine's Day and Easter. He has worked at Laduree for the past eleven years. Noelle Hoeppe is a photographer with a diploma from the Ecole des Arts Appliques Duperre and New York University. She has exhibited in New York, Paris, London and Tokyo. She now lives in France where she is creating a new series of photographs of still lifes.
