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From biscuits to cakes, and from tarts to pastries, the classics of the House of Ladurée are unveiled in this beautifully photographed collection of recipes. Even the world-famous macaroon reveals its secrets! Within these pages, you will find a tantalising array of refined flavours and enchanting colours: powder pink, vibrant lilac and Ladurees trademark pastel green ... where the delicious combines with the exquisite for the delight of all gourmets. The wonderful story of Ladurée began in 1862, when Louis Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery in the very heart of Paris at 16, rue Royale. During this era, the neighborhood surrounding the Madeleine was rapidly developing into one of the capitals most important and elegant business districts. The most prestigious artisans in French luxury goods had already taken up residence there. At the beginning of the 20th century, Jeanne Souchard, Ernest Ladurées wife, thought of combining distinct styles: the Parisian café and pastry shop. With this, one of the very first Parisian tea salons was born. It was in 1993 that this sleeping beauty with still untapped potential was taken over by David Holder and his father Francis Holder. With the opening of the Ladurée restaurant and tea salon on the Champs Élysées in 1997, decorated by Jacques Garcia, this true institution became one of the top addresses for Parisian gourmandises. Boutiques in Printemps Grand Magasin and on Paris left bank followed, as did the beginning of the international adventure with openings in London, Geneva and Tokyo.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I am recently back from Paris with my girlfriend and one of the many bakeries and cafes we visited was Ladurée. In my opinion Ladurée is one of the best in Paris and definitely worth a visit if you are a fan of macaroons.
They sell this book in the shop but it is written in French but this version is written entirely in English.
I am a passionate cook and but a lot of cook books but this one is by far the most attractive one I have bought or even seen. The book comes in a box in typically Ladurée design and when you open the box you find the cover and back is made of padded material. The edges of the book is also that gold way you see on lots of old or expensive books.
Inside the book contains the recipes for pretty much most of the items on the Ladurée menu. I have not conducted an identical comparison but we recognised most of the cakes and pastries from the shop counter and the book even has the recipe for the hot chocolate that we had for breakfast.
Each recipe has a beautiful accompanying picture but the steps are a bit less descriptive than the likes you will find in the mainstream celebrity chef books but for someone that has a solid grounding in cooking they should suffice.
Due to its feminine looks the book will make an excellent present for your girlfriend/wife/mum etc. but similarly it has not stopped me getting stuck into the recipes.
Great book, 5 stars
They sell this book in the shop but it is written in French but this version is written entirely in English.
I am a passionate cook and but a lot of cook books but this one is by far the most attractive one I have bought or even seen. The book comes in a box in typically Ladurée design and when you open the box you find the cover and back is made of padded material. The edges of the book is also that gold way you see on lots of old or expensive books.
Inside the book contains the recipes for pretty much most of the items on the Ladurée menu. I have not conducted an identical comparison but we recognised most of the cakes and pastries from the shop counter and the book even has the recipe for the hot chocolate that we had for breakfast.
Each recipe has a beautiful accompanying picture but the steps are a bit less descriptive than the likes you will find in the mainstream celebrity chef books but for someone that has a solid grounding in cooking they should suffice.
Due to its feminine looks the book will make an excellent present for your girlfriend/wife/mum etc. but similarly it has not stopped me getting stuck into the recipes.
Great book, 5 stars
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was given this book as a christmas present and was overjoyed to unwrap this gorgeous soft mint green and shiny gold package - a surprising description for a cookery book.
The book is a feast for the eyes, first of all, and I have spent much time relaxing with it and a cup of tea, simply enjoying the pictures.
The recipes are very precise and moderately easy to follow - I spent a day making three types of macaroon and their fillings - they worked brilliantly and looked just like the picture.
This is a really inspiring book and a wonderful present either for someone who enjoys a little challange in the kitchen, or for someone who would simply enjoy looking at the most glamorous cookbook ever produced.
The book is a feast for the eyes, first of all, and I have spent much time relaxing with it and a cup of tea, simply enjoying the pictures.
The recipes are very precise and moderately easy to follow - I spent a day making three types of macaroon and their fillings - they worked brilliantly and looked just like the picture.
This is a really inspiring book and a wonderful present either for someone who enjoys a little challange in the kitchen, or for someone who would simply enjoy looking at the most glamorous cookbook ever produced.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I received this book as a Christmas present, and I must admit, it is absolutely gorgeous. Inside a beautifully illustrated box, under a layer or lilac crepe paper lay a pastel green, velvety book, with golden lined pages. Inside it were pages and pages of the French recipes, with wonderful pictures of expertly cooked cakes, biscuits, pastries and of course, macarons, laid out exquisitely on glass platers, or romantic table clothes or delicate china plates. The book, and all the sweets in it are truly works of art.
But now onto the recipes themselves. I've always baked, and was interested to try this book that showed baking as more a fine art than anything else. Precision and patience are two words that come to mind when thinking about what is required to follow these recipes. If you get it right, it's amazing, and getting it right can take a few goes. If you're not a confident cook, and lack the time, patience or skill to take your time and perfect these little pastries I probably wouldn't recommend, however, with experience, this book can be substance over style.
One final point is ingredients and equipment. Some of the recipes do require a few oddities, for example barquette moulds. They do exist, but certainly not down the kitchen aisle at Sainsbury's, and the same for nougat cream, though I tracked it down in the end, it wasn't without a bit of effort. This book is an exquisite peak into the elegant patisserie of Paris, Laduree, with patience, it can provide miracles to endlessly impress family and guests, but don't expect perfection the first time round.
But now onto the recipes themselves. I've always baked, and was interested to try this book that showed baking as more a fine art than anything else. Precision and patience are two words that come to mind when thinking about what is required to follow these recipes. If you get it right, it's amazing, and getting it right can take a few goes. If you're not a confident cook, and lack the time, patience or skill to take your time and perfect these little pastries I probably wouldn't recommend, however, with experience, this book can be substance over style.
One final point is ingredients and equipment. Some of the recipes do require a few oddities, for example barquette moulds. They do exist, but certainly not down the kitchen aisle at Sainsbury's, and the same for nougat cream, though I tracked it down in the end, it wasn't without a bit of effort. This book is an exquisite peak into the elegant patisserie of Paris, Laduree, with patience, it can provide miracles to endlessly impress family and guests, but don't expect perfection the first time round.
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Best gift ever..
This is a beautifully packaged book. An ideal gift for anyone. It's expensive for what is literally a book on french baking, but I think you are paying the gold gilded edges and... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Aftab Arab
Looking for something original? Don't buy this book.
I waited for this book for something like 3 weeks and when it finally arrived I sent it back the next day. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Tomasz Jarymowicz
Charming Book
The book is beautifully packaged and bound, and the photos are a delight, but only show the finished product; so no step-by-step photos, which means you will need some level of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ratpackfan
handy little book
this is a book that is applicable at home, not taking too long to prepare, not too long to bake. simple but french.
Published 2 months ago by Q. Li
Best macaron recipe ever!
Wow was this book worth the wait! I had a hard time finding this in the US but it was an easy purchase on Amazon UK. The recipes for macarons are excellent... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Holly Guber
just pure quality from the packaging to the recipes
Ladurée's Pastry Chef Philippe Andrieu came out with a cookbook (in French), sharing his classic dessert recipes- a gorgeous tome, elegantly presented in a box that I had... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Danny Marbella
Very Impressive Recipes & Presentation
The Laduree Savoury book arrived in mottled lavender with silver guilt edging on the pages in a baby pink box. Read more
Published 6 months ago by r
A picture book!
I don't think I'll actually ever make any of the wonderful confections in this book (except perhaps the ice cream) but I love leafing through it and imagining I will! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sophie Boss
Beautiful book!!!
An amazing beautiful book!! The recipes are well written, accompanied by a picture, and include little bits of advice from the chefs at Laduree. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Iris V. Hernandez
Beautiful and Delicious
Couldn't make a better gift for the special person in your life that appreciates the wonder of Laduree, or maybe it can become a wonderful gift for yourself! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jessica Ohman
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