Chocolate Epiphany http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Chocolate-Epiphany-Francois-Payard-Rogerio-Voltan-By-photographer/9780307393463

Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone

By Francois Payard, Rogerio Voltan (By (photographer)), Anne E McBride (With)

Reviews

"Francois shares generations of pastry expertise and talent in this chocolate lover's bible, with every recipe more delicious sounding than the last."
--Gale Gand, executive pastry chef/partner of Tru and Cenitare
"Think about a major league chocolate player, and Francois Payard's name tops the roster. In" Chocolate Epiphany" he covers all the bases with chocolate, and in doing so hits a home run."
--Marcel Desaulniers, author of" I'm Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas
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"Francois makes chocolate desserts we all dream about-fortunately, he also makes books we can all bake from. Whoever said, 'You can't have your cake and eat it too, ' clearly hasn't seen "Chocolate Epiphany,""
--Dorie Greenspan, author of "Baking From My Home to Yours"
"Through this dazzling collection of one-of-a-kind recipes, renowned pastry chef, par excellence, Francois Payard promises a chocolate epiphany for chocolate lovers everywhere. You won't be able to resist baking the Triple Chocolate Financiers and the Chocolate Cherry Gateau Basque."
--Flo Braker, author of "The Simple Art of Perfect Baking" and "Sweet Miniatures"
"The recipes are simple, soulful, and sophisticated, with aromas and flavors that seem to leap from the page: you'll want to stop reading and start baking."
--Alice Medrich, author of "Pure Dessert" and "Bittersweet"
"Once again, Francois Payard demonstrates his talent as a great pastry chef and chocolate master, at the height of his art, in sharing his best chocolate recipes along with detailed instructions making it possible for everyone to prepare these dream desserts at home. Without Francois, the pastry landscape of New York and the United States wouldnot be what it is today."
--Pierre Herme, pastry chef/owner of Pierre Herme, Paris and Tokyo
"As a third generation baker, Francois Payard has many tricks of the trade to share with us." Chocolate Epiphany" is the perfect blend of his creativity, his knowledge of classic French pastry, and his love affair with the American sweet tooth."
--Daniel Boulud, chef/restaurateur
"I love Francois's brilliant new book" Chocolate Epiphany," Creations such as the chocolate pavlova, beignets, gateau basque, and savarin are the inventions of one of the best pastry chefs of our time, who never fails to inspire and delight."
--Eric Ripert, executive chef/co-owner, Le Bernardin