Synopses & Reviews
Including more than 60 elegantly photographed recipes, Pierre Hermandé Macarons is the definitive guide to macarons. The uncontested leader of French pastry chefs, Pierre Hermandé has made the macaron one of the most coveted, sought-after desserts from Tokyo to Paris to New York. In this comprehensive look at the beloved pastry, the classics such as vanilla and chocolate are explored alongside Hermandé's masterful inventions. His entirely original and inspired flavor combinations -- such as cucumber and tangerine, wasabi cream and strawberry, and hazelnut and asparagus -- make it clear why Hermandé's macarons are famous the world over. The genius patissier's best macarons, including many of his newest recipes, are revealed for the first time in a gorgeous volume that almost rivals the beauty of the exquisite creations featured within.
Synopsis
Including more than 60 elegantly photographed recipes,
Pierre Herme Macaron is the definitive guide to macarons. The uncontested leader of French pastry chefs, Pierre Herme has made the macaron one of the most coveted, sought-after desserts from Tokyo to Paris to New York. In this comprehensive look at the beloved pastry, the classics such as vanilla and chocolate are explored alongside Herme's masterful inventions. His entirely original and inspired flavor combinations--such as cucumber and tangerine, wasabi cream and straw- berry, and hazelnut and asparagus--make it clear why Herme's macarons are famous the world over. The genius patissier's best macarons, including many of his newest recipes, are revealed for the first time in a gorgeous volume that almost rivals the beauty of the exquisite creations featured within.
Hardcover includes a removable step-by-step guide to techniques used throughout the book.
Synopsis
"The Picasso of Pastries, Chef Pierre Herm combines flavors with an artistic flair. . . . A pastry legend long before he put his name on the top of a store marquee." --Wall Street Journal The uncontested leader of French pastry chefs, Pierre Herm has made the macaron one of the most coveted, sought-after desserts from Tokyo to Paris to New York. Including more than 60 elegantly photographed recipes, Pierre Herm Macaron is the definitive guide to macarons.
In this comprehensive look at the beloved pastry, the classics such as vanilla and chocolate are explored alongside Herm 's masterful inventions. Can you imagine making these yourself?
- Hazelnut oil and green asparagus macaron
- Mandarin olive oil macaron
- Mint and pea macaron
- Green tea, black sesame, and puffed rice macaron
- Strawberry and wasabi macaron
- Green apple and lovage macaron
- Espelette pepper/chili and lemon gelee macaron
- Pumpkin and corn macaron
- Fennel and lemon macaron
- Arugula, mint, green apple, and cucumber macaron
- And more
His entirely original and inspired flavor combinations make it clear why Herm 's macarons are famous the world over. The genius p tissier's best macarons, including many of his newest recipes, are revealed for the first time in a gorgeous volume that almost rivals the beauty of the exquisite creations featured within.
Beautiful enough to display on your coffee table, this is a cookbook to be used and used and used. Amazing for beginners, it's also a must for serious macaron bakers. Herm includes a kitchen guide, step-by-steps recipes with lavish photography, and much more. If you want to take a step up to a new world of creativity and lusciousness, this is a book for you.
Includes a removable step-by-step guide to techniques used throughout the book.
Synopsis
Featuring more than 60 elegantly photographed recipes, Pierre Herm Macaron is the definitive guide to macarons. "The Picasso of Pastries, Chef Pierre Herm combines flavors with an artistic flair. . . . A pastry legend long before he put his name on the top of a store marquee." --Wall Street Journal
The uncontested leader of French pastry chefs, Pierre Herm has made the macaron one of the most coveted, sought-after desserts from Tokyo to Paris to New York. In this comprehensive look at the beloved pastry, the classics such as vanilla and chocolate are explored alongside Herm 's masterful inventions. Can you imagine making these yourself?
- Hazelnut oil and green asparagus macaron
- Mandarin olive oil macaron
- Mint and pea macaron
- Green tea, black sesame, and puffed rice macaron
- Strawberry and wasabi macaron
- Green apple and lovage macaron
- Espelette pepper/chili and lemon gelee macaron
- Pumpkin and corn macaron
- Fennel and lemon macaron
- Arugula, mint, green apple, and cucumber macaron
- And more
His entirely original and inspired flavor combinations make it clear why Herm 's macarons are famous the world over. The genius p tissier's best macaron recipes are revealed for the first time in a gorgeous volume that almost rivals the beauty of the exquisite creations featured within.
Beautiful enough to display on your coffee table, this is a cookbook to be used and used and used. Amazing for beginners, it's also a must for serious macaron bakers. Herm includes a kitchen guide, step-by-steps recipes with lavish photography, and much more. If you want to take a step up to a new world of creativity and lusciousness, this is a book for you.
Includes a removable step-by-step guide to techniques used throughout the book.
About the Author
Pierre Hermandé is France's top pastry chef, dubbed the "Picasso of Pastry" by Vogue. His creations, such as the Ispahan macaron (rose, lychee, and raspberry), are the haute couture of the pastry world. He has published numerous books, including Pierre Hermandé Pastries and Desserts by Pierre Hermandé.