Master Cakes by Eric Lanlard – review
Eric Lanlard is a familiar face on TV (his Channel 4 series Glamour Puds was a sweet travelogue of patisseries) and he has a voice...
Pâtisserie at Home by Will Torrent – review
Not many will recognise the name Will Torrent although that’s not through his lack of respect within the food industry, more shortage of a TV...
Pear Patisserie
From Sainsbury’s A special pastry for a treat, picnics and traditional Sunday tea. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes ...
Chocolate Caramel Eclairs
From Sainsbury’s Traditional eclairs with a caramel flavour. Serves: makes 24 eclairs Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Ingredients 250ml water...
French Pâtisserie – A baking class – review
Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts Mostly Food & Travel Journal Baking Book of 2017 I review many books during...
Chocolate at Home by Will Torrent – review
I am biased, it’s true. This book was destined to have a good review on two counts. Firstly I adore the author, Will Torrent; and...
Chocolat by Eric Lanlard – yes, its chocolate – review
The world loves chocolate, and combine that with a dashing chef with a rich French accent and recipes for goods that have graced many a...
Macarons by Pierre Hermé – review
Pierre Hermé is the fourth generation of a family of bakers from Alsace in France. He has been working and learning his trade since he...
The Art of French Baking by Ginette Mathiot – review
Ginette Mathiot was one of the most celebrated French food writers. She was so respected that she was awarded Officier de la Légion d’Honneur by...
Macaron by Alison Thompson – review
They are becoming ubiquitous. Those colourful chubby discs are showing up in smart patisseries across the land. They have long been popular in France and...