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Unforgettable Desserts

Author : Dede Wilson
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0544188578
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Unforgettable Desserts written by Dede Wilson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baking expert and public television cooking show host Dede Wilson helps you create show-stopping desserts that will make a lasting impression If you're looking for a little wow factor to liven up the end of a meal, this is the book for you! Dede Wilson gives you a collection of desserts that are exotic, extravagant, and absolutely unforgettable-and you don't have to be a pastry chef to make them. Many of the recipes are deceptively simple, such as the gorgeous Matcha Tea Leaf Shortbread and the amazing Hot Chocolate Truffle Bombs, made with just three ingredients. Others are more adventurous, such as the Chocolate-Glazed Marzipan Cake with Cognac-Soaked Apricots. Filled with surprises for the eye as well as the palate, the desserts you make from this book will be sure to keep guests talking long after the party is over. An ideal resource for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion, Unforgettable Desserts Features 150 recipes for unforgettable cookies and bars, cakes, pies, tarts, custards, mousses, frozen desserts, candies, confections, and more Offers precise, easy-to-follow instructions and valuable tips Contains over thirty stunning color photographs of finished desserts Includes recipes for all skill levels Is written by the host of public television's Seasonings with Dede Wilson and the author of Wedding Cakes You Can Make If you're looking to take your baking to the next level, Dede Wilson gives you desserts that take the cake-and the cookie, the pie, the pudding, and much more!

Chocolate Holidays

Author : Alice Medrich
Publisher : Artisan
ISBN 13 : 1579656927
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book Chocolate Holidays written by Alice Medrich and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic, seductive, playful, infinite in its variety, otherworldly in its taste: It's chocolate, and here's all the impetus you need to indulge your passion for it every day of the year. The beloved Alice Medrich, renowned for impeccable recipes that produce stellar results, has written Chocolate Holidays especially for people who love to bake but don't have enough hours in the day. Without compromising on flavor, texture, or ingredients, she pares down the preparation steps, teaches us resraint, and comes up with fifty amazing recipes, each a little jewel of elegance and simplicty. An ideal year in chocolate might start with a New Year's brunch starring Chocolate Blini with Berry Caviar. Then there are Valentine's Day chocolate scones and St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee Chocolate Mousse. And of course any "holiday" your imagination can conjure up is a perfect reason to indulge: perhaps a decadently rich hot chocolate served in demitasse portions to exorcise those end-of-February blues. Spring might whisper chocolate Giant Krispy Easter Treats or a Passover Chocolate Nut Sponge Torte, or white chocolate-glazed Apricot Orange Cupcakes for a wedding shower. Summer suggests fruit and ice cream desserts such as the Independence Day red, white, and blue sundaes, followed by autumn's pies and tarts laden with chocolate and nuts. And no matter what you've been putting on the table for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays past, it will be out-chocolated by Alice's Chocolate Cranberry Pudding and her Chocolate Hazelnut Roulade—both unequivocally year-end musts. In Chocolate Holidays, Medrich unlocks the secrets of our favorite sweet, offering chocolate desserts for every season, for every reason. First published in hardcover as A Year in Chocolate (Warner Books, 2001)

A Year in Chocolate

Author : Alice Medrich
Publisher : Grand Central Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780446526647
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book A Year in Chocolate written by Alice Medrich and published by Grand Central Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to chocolate desserts offers tips on tempering chocolate, and includes recipes for treats including mocha marble cheesecake, strawberry mocha meringue, and bittersweet chocolate truffles.

Puddin'

Author : Clio Goodman
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0812994205
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Puddin' written by Clio Goodman and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic American treat finally gets its due: foolproof pudding recipes, from irresistible standards to inventive modern twists, by the chef and owner of New York City’s popular pudding destination. Puddin’ shares Clio Goodman’s secrets for re-creating—and improving on—your sweetest childhood memories. From grown-up renditions of snack-time favorites like Butterscotch Pudding (spiked with whiskey) to party-ready showstoppers like Banana Upside-Down Cake with Malted Pudding and summertime crowd-pleasers like Peanut Butter Fudge Pops and Peach Melba Parfaits, Puddin’ serves up luscious and decadent recipes for your every dessert whim. Along the way, Clio offers suggestions for adapting her pudding recipes—all of which are naturally gluten-free—for vegan and low-fat variations. And because creamy pudding just begs for a companion, Puddin’ also includes recipes for homemade toppings, such as Salted Caramel Sauce, Marshmallow Crème, and Brownie Crumbs, that can be mixed and matched with the puddings of your choice or incorporated into one of Clio’s signature parfaits. These surprisingly easy-to-execute pudding creations are destined to become staples of your dessert repertoire. Puddin’ is a celebration of an American classic. Praise for Puddin’ “Remarkably versatile . . . A superb single-subject dessert cookbook.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Unlock the secrets to divine creaminess. . . . This book has revisited and reinvented pudding in just about every imaginable form. Recipes are easy to follow and results could win you some delicious rewards.”—Eat Something Sexy “Clio Goodman has a talent for transforming simple, elemental ingredients into amazing desserts. Puddin’ brings back memories of simpler times, and coming back to pudding is a return to an elemental form of inspiration. These sweet treats are the ultimate in comforting indulgence.”—Ron Ben-Israel, host of Sweet Genius “Clio’s puddings are ethereal and utterly delicious. Her techniques are simple, but the magic is in the way she pairs unique ingredients in one little cup. Her puddings will dazzle any dinner party!”—Pichet Ong, pastry chef, author of The Sweet Spot, and judge of Sugar Dome

The Art of the Dessert

Author : Ann Amernick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471443816
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book The Art of the Dessert written by Ann Amernick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-16 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named one of the country's top ten pastry chefs by both Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines and nominated five times for the James Beard Pastry Chef of the Year award, Ann Amernick is one of the nation's most accomplished dessert makers. Now, in this deliciously inspiring cookbook, she shares nearly 100 recipes for artfully distinctive desserts—the summation of her long and distinguished career as a baker. Amer-nick's creations often recall familiar foods and flavors—a cheese danish, for example, or a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup—but in her hands, the familiar becomes something truly extraordinary: Apricot and Custard Danish Sandwiches, or Peanut Butter Cream Truffles with Shortbread and Raspberry Gelée. Spanning the whole range of dessert possibilities—cakes and tortes, pies and tarts, cookies and candies, cold desserts, warm desserts, and dessert sandwiches—The Art of the Dessert is filled with recipes that are as innovative and sophisticated as they are homey and unfailingly delicious. Chocolate Toffee Torte, Lemon Caramel Tartlets, Almond Lace Cookies, Amaretto Nougat Cups, Toasted Coconut Pecan Soufflé Tartlets, and Pumpkin Custard Napoleons are just a few of the dazzling creations you'll discover. For each recipe, Amernick offers detailed, step-by-step guidance on preparation, as well as sidebars that offer options for embellishing the desserts when serving. Sixteen striking full-color photographs accompany the recipes, along with Amernick's "Trucs of the Trade" and expert advice on pastry making, including basic and advanced techniques, information on equipment and ingredients, and helpful tips on creating all kinds of dessert components and garnishes, from tartlet shells to fruit leather. If you want to refine your baking skills and add some show-stopping new desserts to your repertoire, let this extraordinary cookbook by a master pastry chef be your guide.

Bon Appétit Desserts

Author : Barbara Fairchild
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1449402003
Total Pages : 710 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Bon Appétit Desserts written by Barbara Fairchild and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A collection of Bon Appetit's most treasured dessert recipes, thoroughly tested . . . beautifully illustrated, and, of course, wonderfully delicious.” (Dorie Greenspan, James Beard award winning chef and author of Baking: From My Home to Yours) For more than fifty years, Bon Appetit magazine has been seducing readers with to-die-for desserts. From quick homestyle cookies to unforgettable special-occasion finales such as spiced chocolate torte wrapped in chocolate ribbons, Bon Appetit showcases meticulously tested recipes that turn out perfectly—every time. Now, culled from Bon Appetit's extensive archives and including never-before-published recipes, Bon Appetit Desserts promises to be the comprehensive guide to all things sweet and wonderful. Authored by Bon Appetit editor-in-chief Barbara Fairchild, Bon Appetit Desserts features more than 600 recipes—from layer cakes to coffee cakes, tortes and cupcakes to pies, tarts, candies, puddings, souffles, ice cream, cookies, holiday desserts, and much, much more. Certain to inspire both experienced home cooks and those just starting out in the kitchen, each recipe is designed to ensure the dessert preparation process is as enjoyable as the finished result. “Beautiful . . . If you were stranded on a desert island with one dessert book . . . .” –Publishers Weekly “Bon Appetit Desserts is filled with exactly the kind of sweets I like to make: inviting, unpretentious, and easy to love, but also innovative enough to turn a few heads . . . .With chapters on ingredients, equipment, and techniques, plus a slew of tips from the Bon Appetit test kitchens, it's also a mini-education.” —Molly Wizenberg, James Beard award-winning author of A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table “This is a must-have for every baker, cook, and sweet freak in your life.” —Elizabeth Falkner, chef and owner of Citizen Cake and Orson

Bon Appétit Desserts

Author : Barbara Fairchild
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1449402003
Total Pages : 710 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (494 download)

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Milk & Cardamom

Author : Hetal Vasavada
Publisher : Page Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1624147755
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (241 download)

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Download or read book Milk & Cardamom written by Hetal Vasavada and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweeten Any Occasion with Bold, Unforgettable Desserts From Brown Butter Ghee Shortbread Cookies to Pomegranate Curd Brownies, these decadently spiced, versatile recipes are a joy to make and share. Drawing inspiration from her Indian-American upbringing and experience on MasterChef, Hetal Vasavada infuses every creation with the flavors of her heritage. The results are remarkable treats like Mango Lassi French Macarons and Ginger–Chai Chocolate Pot de Crème. Whip up a batch of small sweets (mithai) like Sesame Seed Brittle and Bourbon Biscuits, or impress guests with a fantastic breakfast like Banana Custard Brioche Donuts. The Gulab Jamun Cake, inspired by the quintessential Indian dough-balls soaked in spiced syrup, is the perfect showstopper for any gathering. Simple techniques and smart shortcuts make it easy to create familiar flavors or experiment with new ones. With delectable ingredients like ginger, cardamom, saffron, fennel and rose, every bite is worth celebrating.

50 Unforgettable Summer Dessert Recipes

Author : Jane Hartley
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781548779412
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (794 download)

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Download or read book 50 Unforgettable Summer Dessert Recipes written by Jane Hartley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the cool months are now behind us, we're on the brink on summer's heat. This is the time when I always look forward to savor the delights of the season, a time when sweet strawberries are piled high on shortcakes with whipped cream and plump blueberries, raspberries are at their prime. Nothing compares to the seasonal sweetness of great summer desserts. Desserts serve as a great way one can show love and affection toward family and friends. An old saying goes this way, "The way to a man's heart is through his belly." This old saying, I believe, has a dose of truth and therefore I have compiled the best desserts for you and your loved ones and also for all those whom you are trying to make happy or simply make their day better. All the desserts contained within are suitable for absolutely any beginner and thus can be practically prepared by anyone. They are written in simple language, and therefore simple and easy to follow and prepare. These recipes range from simple and easy desserts like Bellini prosecco pops, honey-glazed grilled nectarines, cheesecake frozen bites, easy key lime pie, mango sorbet pie, S'mores and peanut butter cup fudgesicles to 3-4 hour recipes such as strawberry chantilly, layered coconut cheesecake cream bars, swirly mini churro cheesecakes. If you are looking for absolutely amazing desserts to bring a smile on the face of your loved and cherished ones and to surprise them as well, then grab this book and discover: Freezer friendly deserts for just anyone to prepare easily Desserts suitable for different types of diets Simple but also gourmet desserts Quick and easy recipes to prepare Portable desserts you can take to your office Irresistible desserts from short cakes and fresh fruit pies to homemade ice-cream. Always remember this: MY RECOMMENDATION IS THAT EACH DESSERT BE SERVED WITH LOVE AND JOY!!! Wait no more! BUY 50 UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER DESSERT RECIPES TODAY, and have the best summer ever!

The Best Desserts

Author : Ruth Phelan
Publisher : CanWest Books
ISBN 13 : 9781897229026
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book The Best Desserts written by Ruth Phelan and published by CanWest Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Payard Desserts

Author : François Payard
Publisher : HMH
ISBN 13 : 054418646X
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Payard Desserts written by François Payard and published by HMH. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A French pastry master” reveals his recipes and secrets in this dessert cookbook for both professional chefs and home bakers (Daniel Boulud, James Beard Award–winning chef). With beautiful photographs, this book from legendary pastry chef François Payard shows how to prepare pastry and other plated desserts that rival the best in the world. These recipes have been developed and perfected by Payard over twenty years, from his early days as a pastry chef in France to his current position as an American culinary icon. Each recipe is a singular work of art, combining thrilling and often surprising flavors with innovative, modern techniques to create masterpieces like Blueberry Pavlova with Warm Blueberry Coulis, Olive Oil Macaron with Olive Oil Sorbet, Dark Chocolate Soufflé with Pistachio Ice Cream, and Caramelized Pineapple-Pecan Tart with Brown Butter Ice Cream. Payard also includes priceless advice on choosing ingredients and equipment and composing perfectly plated desserts, as well as personal anecdotes from his long career working in many of the world’s finest pastry kitchens. A must-have for professional bakers, it’s also accessible enough for serious home baking enthusiasts.

Glorious Layered Desserts

Author : Glory Albin
Publisher : Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
ISBN 13 : 1462107419
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Glorious Layered Desserts written by Glory Albin and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These desserts are not to be "trifled" with! Dessert genius and popular blogger Glory Albin shows how to combine delicious essential recipes into layered masterpieces. You'll love the: Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Pumpkin Mousse Parfait Chocolate Mint Crunch Summer Berry Trifle In addition to her creative desserts, Glory also shares her unique tips and tricks, the best equipment and ingredients to use, and dozens of time-saving options. Whether you need a quick and easy recipe or an impressive dessert for a special occasion, Glorious Layered Desserts has the perfect treat for you!

Salty Sweets

Author : Christie Matheson
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
ISBN 13 : 1558324151
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book Salty Sweets written by Christie Matheson and published by Harvard Common Press. This book was released on 2009-09-17 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains recipes for seventy-five desserts that are enhanced with a hint of salt, including cookies and bars, cakes and cupcakes, puddings, fruits, ice creams and sorbets, sauces, and other treats.

Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts

Author : Alice Medrich
Publisher : Artisan Books
ISBN 13 : 1579655467
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts written by Alice Medrich and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homemade desserts just got quicker, easier, and smarter Alice Medrich rewrites the dessert menu for cooks in search of totally doable desserts without hours of prep. In Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts, you'll find the quickest lemon tart, a lattice-free linzer (mixed entirely in the food processor), one-bowl French chocolate torte (yes, the real thing, but easier to make), imaginative ways with ice cream, chic puddings and mousses to swoon over, and gooey pies with no-fault press-in crusts. Even soufflés for beginners. And you won't need a rolling pin, a pastry brush, or the skills of a professional baker. As always, Alice's recipes are foolproof and well tested, and her tips for success will make all cooks—even those nervous about baking—confident in the kitchen. Plus there are more than 100 ideas for spur-of-the-moment desserts that don't even involve baking, including fantastic ideas for ways to dress up a bar of chocolate, a pint of strawberries, a handful of dried fruit, fresh cheese, gingerbread, amaretti, and more. And of course all those spot-on combinations for which Alice Medrich is so well known, such as Grilled Pineapple with Coffee Ice Cream, Lemon-Scented Peach Crisp, Salted-Caramel Banana Bread Pudding, and Coconut Pecan Torte.

Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss

Author : Buddy Valastro
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451674376
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss written by Buddy Valastro and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make every gathering with your friends and famiglia extra special with these great new cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and other delicious, gorgeous desserts—and 100 other original recipes featuring the Cake Boss’s signature twist on favorite family foods! Buon Anno! Buon Compleanno! Buon Natale! Buon Appetito! A party just isn’t a party without something wonderful to eat and drink—and an incredible dessert at the center! Make every gathering with your friends and famiglia extra special with these 100 original recipes featuring the Cake Boss’s signature twists on favorite family foods. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and his tight-knit, fun-loving family get together around food every day, so it’s no surprise they go all out on special occasions with dishes that are traditions in their own right, such as Pepperoni Pizza Puffs at the kids’ birthday bashes, Valastro Family Stuffing on Thanksgiving, and Marinated Seafood Salad every Christmas. From holidays to summer barbeques to bake-a-paloozas designed to brighten those nasty, bad-weather days when kids and grown-ups alike are cooped up inside, Buddy’s celebrations are always punctuated by a special cake, cupcake, or dessert that captures the essence of the occasion with an unforgettable visual and—of course—an incredible taste. Some desserts are seasonal and simple to make but are beautiful nonetheless, such as Italian Wheat Pie, Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie with its delightful autumnal border of pie-crust leaves, a Valentine’s Day Heart Cake frosted with chocolate mousse and decorated with chocolate shavings, and a Volcano Mousse Cake—individual desserts coated in melted chocolate—for Mother’s Day. Then there are the truly spectacular cakes with special effects like the grill-shaped cake for a Memorial Day—or any—cookout, complete with its own hot dogs and burgers (cleverly fashioned from fondant, grill marks and all); an Easter Basket Cake with its basket-weave sides and topping of actual jelly beans and chocolate candy; and the Christmas Gift Cake—a magnificent, gold fondant–“wrapped” gift. And underneath every creative decoration lies an absolutely delicious, tried-and-true basic recipe, the foundation to a great dessert, created by Buddy himself. Buddy also teaches you ways to customize decorations for the sports fans in your family with special cookies and cakes for birthdays and tailgate parties, and there are lots of desserts that kids will have fun making with you. Clear, step-by-step instructions, decorating tips, and gorgeous photography guide you through recipes perfect for all generations and every occasion—as if Buddy were by your side teaching you himself. These menus celebrate a delicious year in the life of the Valastro family, starting with New Year’s Day and running right through New Year’s Eve. Now you can mark the moments in your life with unforgettable desserts as well as Buddy’s family’s traditional dishes, which are sure to inspire good times for yours. Whether you’re cooking for six or sixty, Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss will make your next family gathering an event to remember.

Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts

Author : Alice Medrich
Publisher : Artisan Books
ISBN 13 : 1579653987
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts written by Alice Medrich and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents easy-to-prepare dessert recipes for pies, puddings, tarts, cakes, and cookies, with discussions on ingredients, equipment, and food preparation.

Sweet Invention

Author : Michael Krondl
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1569769540
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book Sweet Invention written by Michael Krondl and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the sacred fudge served to India's gods to the ephemeral baklava of Istanbul's harems, the towering sugar creations of Renaissance Italy, and the exotically scented macarons of twenty-first century Paris, the world's confectionary arts have not only mirrored social, technological, and political revolutions, they have also, in many ways, been in their vanguard. Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert captures the stories of sweet makers past and present from India, the Middle East, Italy, France, Vienna, and the United States, as author Michael Krondl meets with confectioners around the globe, savoring and exploring the dessert icons of each tradition. Readers will be tantalized by the rich history of each region's unforgettable desserts and tempted to try their own hand at a time-honored recipe. A fascinating and rewarding read for any lover of sugar, butter, and cream, Sweet Invention embraces the pleasures of dessert while unveiling the secular, metaphysical, and even sexual uses that societies have found for it.