Synopses & Reviews
The first collection of Mexican ice pop (paleta), natural beverage (agua fresca), and shaved ice (raspado) recipes for the United States from the country’s most authoritative voice on Mexican sweets, in a user-friendly, engaging package.
Lauded pastry chef Fany Gerson presents her 30 favorite flavorpacked paleta recipes as well as an array of 20 complementary shaved ices with innovative toppings and aguas frescas — the refreshing Mexican drinks made from whole fresh fruit and exotic ingredients. With its range of familiar favorites such as Coconut and Mango-Chile paletas, plus more adventurous flavors like Horchata-Strawberry and Dulce de Leche, this authentic, easy-to-use cookbook will appeal to anyone who has ever savored an ice pop on a hot summer’s day.
About the Author
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of america, Fany Gerson has worked in a range of fine dining kitchens around the world. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Gourmet, Fine Cooking, Daily Candy, and more.