The Classic and Contemporary Recipes of Yves Thuris, Modern French Pastry

基本信息出版社:Wiley; 1 (1996年3月6日)丛书名:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism精装:432页正文语种:英语ISBN:0471285994条形码:9780471285991商品尺寸:26.5 x 3.1 x 27.1 cm商品重量:2.1 KgASIN:0471285994商品描述内容简介Here, Thuries introduces lighter fillings that freeze well - creams and mousses - instead of the classic buttercreams. In addition, he shows readers with a step-by-step approach how to: assemble cakes more easily with cake rings, cake frames, sheet pans and other molds; create today's light, natural decorations with fruit, fruit gelees, and chocolate; create incomparable croquembouche ('crunch in the mouth') delicacies and much, much more.作者简介About the Author Chef Yves Thuriès is not only one of the most respected chefs in France, his reputation extends throughout the world. Mr. Thuriès has earned the title of Compagnon, an honor bestowed on a precious few and representing years of rigorous training. In 1976 Mr. Thuriès was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in two categories. He holds the distinction of being the first person to have won two gold medals in one year. Mr. Thuriès has since received numerous awards in national and international competitions. Among his other honors are: the Lauréat Du Travail, first prize in International Pastry, gold medal for the Saint-Michel competition, the Vase de Sèvres, and first prize in the National Confederation of French Pastry and Candy Making. Mr. Thuriès is also a member of the French Culinary Academy. About the Translator Rhona Poritzky Lauvand holds the distinction of being the first woman executive pastry chef of a four-star restaurant in New York City. She held this post at Lespinasse in the St. Regis Hotel. Ms. Lauvand trained in France and has taught in New York cooking schools including the French Culinary Institute where she developed the pastry department. Among other writing credits, Ms. Lauvand co-translated the Professional French Pastry Series and Special and Decorative Breads published by Van Nostrand Reinhold. Ms. Lauvand lives in New York, consults, writes, and often returns to France for inspiration.