SENDER, S. G. - DERRIEN, Marcel: La grande... - Lot 224 - Vermot et Associés

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SENDER, S. G. - DERRIEN, Marcel: La grande... - Lot 224 - Vermot et Associés
SENDER, S. G. - DERRIEN, Marcel: La grande histoire de la pâtisserie-confiserie française. Geneva, ed. Minerva, October 2003, ORIGINAL EDITION, gd. in-4, orange cloth boards, orange dust jacket, 302 pp, heavy cream paper, many photos, drawings and reproductions of old documents in color and black, summary, preface, bibliographical chronology, index of proper names cited, index of pastry and confectionery terms, tribute to pastry and to the great pastry chefs of the 20th century. This reference book traces the history of French pastry and confectionery through the ages. Entremets, desserts, jams, gingerbread, macaroons, sugared almonds, ice creams... are thus associated with the greatest names (Carême, Pecquet, Procope...) in a story enamelled with anecdotes, recipes, stories and old engravings. At the end of the book, an exceptional repertory, in full color, presents the most beautiful mounted pieces of the 19th and 20th centuries. The result of more than ten years of research, this precious bible of pastry chefs and confectioners, unique of its kind and unpublished since the beginning of the 20th century, by two of the greatest pastry chefs of today, will fascinate simple gourmets and experienced historians. A Must to know the greatest names of the pastry making in France but also in Belgium and Switzerland. A must! Not common. Beautiful copy.
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