{"title":"Series: Essential Parisian Recipes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gateau-by-aleksandra-crapanzano-9781982169732","title":"Gateau","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJames Beard Award–winning writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the secrets of the cakes Parisians bake at home, from the simplest yogurt cakes to a deceptively easy bûche de Noël, from yuzu madeleines to boozy flourless chocolate confections.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nWhen we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a \u003ci\u003etarte Tatin\u003c\/i\u003e, but rarely a homemade cake, whipped up on a weeknight with little fuss. But that is exactly what Parisians make and eat. Gâteaux are simple, delicious cakes, both sweet and savoury, served to family and friends.\n\nAs food-columnist Aleksandra Crapanzano spent time in Parisian home kitchens, she realised that the real magic is a certain \u003ci\u003esavoir-faire\u003c\/i\u003e, that distinctly French know-how that blends style and functionality in every aspect of life. By and large, the French do not try to compete with their chefs, nor with their \u003ci\u003eboulangeres\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003epatissieres\u003c\/i\u003e. But many Parisians are natural cooks, and most finish dinner with a little something sweet, effortlessly made and casually served.\n\nThe trick is having an arsenal of recipes that, once mastered, become blueprints, allowing for myriad variations, depending on what’s in season and what’s in the cupboard. It is a practical approach, and the French are nothing if not practical. That is the \u003ci\u003esavoir-faire\u003c\/i\u003e—from tying a silk scarf just so to popping a gateau in the oven without anyone even noticing. When you know what you’re doing, there’s no need to overthink it. It looks easy because it \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e easy.\n\nWhile the Paris culinary world is experiencing a fresh vibrancy, certain traditions remain intact yet may surprise in their modernity. For example, French cakes have less sugar. The pure taste of apples is not masked by cinnamon, and vanilla is never a given. A gateau may be lightly glazed, dusted with cocoa or confectioners’ sugar, drizzled with rose water, but rarely heavily iced. A splash of brandy, a squeeze of lemon or a thin blanket of ganache elevates even the easiest of cakes in mere minutes.\n\nAnd then there are savoury cakes made with cheese, herbs, ham, baked into a delicious loaf. These cakes salés are ideal for picnic lunches, accompanied by a salad and a glass of Sancerre. \u003ci\u003eGateau\u003c\/i\u003e includes cakes for birthdays, summer feasts and winter holidays, last-minute dinner parties and school lunches, as well as beloved regional recipes and guest contributions from superstar Parisian bakers.\n\nPractical, simple, and filled with over 100 rigorously tested recipes and charming illustrations, \u003ci\u003eGateau\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates every day and sometimes fanciful French cakes in all their glory.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833042948332,"sku":"9781982169732","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20306853482893.jpg?v=1758431584"},{"product_id":"chocolat-by-aleksandra-crapanzano-9781668051993","title":"Chocolat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling, James Beard Award–winning food writer and author of \u003cem\u003eGâteau\u003c\/em\u003e comes a beautifully illustrated cookbook that celebrates the French love affair with chocolate, featuring over 100 elegant recipes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn France, chocolate is more than a treat—it’s a daily essential, and in Paris, it’s nothing short of an obsession. At the legendary food market Épicerie Bon Marché, hundreds of square feet are dedicated to everything chocolate, from biscuits and bonbons to baking bars and luxurious tins of drinking chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt home, chocolate shines in creations like \u003cem\u003epâte à tartiner\u003c\/em\u003e (homemade Nutella) and \u003cem\u003egâteau au chocolat\u003c\/em\u003e, a rich, nearly flourless cake with a texture that dances between mousse and moist crumb. The recipe for this cake in \u003cem\u003eChocolat\u003c\/em\u003e is the little black dress of desserts: simple yet irresistible. While desserts like \u003cem\u003eprofiteroles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eéclairs\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003ebûches de Noël\u003c\/em\u003e require some practice, many chocolate desserts are easy to make, thanks to chocolate’s minimal need for additional ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the user-friendly recipes are stunning illustrations by Parisian artist Cassandre Montoriol, providing a visual feast that enhances the rich flavours of the desserts described. Whether a dark chocolate mousse served whimsically in an ice cream cone or a lavender chocolate tart to delight your lunch guests, \u003cem\u003eChocolat\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates simplicity and endless versatility—a must-have for your cookbook shelf, promising inspiration with every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371060510956,"sku":"9781668051993","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24737943482781.jpg?v=1773207708"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-essential-parisian-recipes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}