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Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes -- Aleksandra Crapanzano - Har

Description: James 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. When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, 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 savory, served to family and friends. As food-columnist Aleksandra Crapanzano spent time in Parisian home kitchens, she realized that the real magic is a certain savoir-faire, that distinctly French know-how that blends style and fu Book and Mortar Record Store Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes -- Aleksandra Crapanzano James 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. When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, 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 savory, served to family and friends. As food-columnist Aleksandra Crapanzano spent time in Parisian home kitchens, she realized that the real magic is a certain savoir-faire, 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 boulangeres and patissieres. But many Parisians are natural cooks, and most finish dinner with a little something sweet, effortlessly made and casually served. The 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 savoir-faire--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 is easy. While 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. And then there are savory 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. Gâteau 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. Practical, simple, and filled with over 100 rigorously tested recipes and charming illustrations, Gâteau celebrates every day and sometimes fanciful French cakes in all their glory. Author: Aleksandra Crapanzano Publisher: Scribner Book Company Published: 09/27/2022 Pages: 384 Binding Type: Hardcover Weight: 2.31lbs Size: 9.23h x 7.65w x 1.23d ISBN: 9781982169732 Review Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 06/27/2022 Booklist 09/01/2022 pg. 19 Library Journal 10/01/2022 pg. 50

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Genre 1: Books,Subjects,Cookbooks, Food & Wine,Baking,Cakes

Label: Scribner

Artist: Crapanzano, Aleksandra

Album: Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes

Book Title: Gateau : the Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes

Number of Pages: 384 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Scribner

Item Height: 1.2 in

Publication Year: 2022

Topic: Courses & Dishes / Cakes, Regional & Ethnic / French, Methods / Baking

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Cooking

Item Weight: 36.7 Oz

Author: Aleksandra Crapanzano

Item Length: 9.1 in

Item Width: 7.4 in

Format: Hardcover

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