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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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Rowe
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.
17 of 18 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
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Simon Tavener
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I know this has already received some rave reviews - but I was not quite prepared for the sheer beauty of this amazing little book.
The packaging has been described in detail and it is just wonderful. The embossed and gilded box opens up to a delicate lilac tissue paper cradling the soft green suede-effect covered book. Just on the presentation alone, you can tell this is a very special piece of work.
The recipes are detailed but not daunting. The text clear and precise. The photography tempting.
Is this a book that I will ever take into the kitchen to work from? NO! I will copy out any recipe that I want to recreate (and there are many) and keep the book in as pristine a condition as possible.
If you have a friend who loves baking or Paris - buy this book. If you love beautiful objects - this book should be part of your collection. If, like me, you are someone who loves Paris, Baking and Beauty - then don't delay.
(I am not usually this effusive in my reviews - but this really did blow me away... if I had the money, I would be on the Eurostar to sample the real thing from the Laduree shop!)
The packaging has been described in detail and it is just wonderful. The embossed and gilded box opens up to a delicate lilac tissue paper cradling the soft green suede-effect covered book. Just on the presentation alone, you can tell this is a very special piece of work.
The recipes are detailed but not daunting. The text clear and precise. The photography tempting.
Is this a book that I will ever take into the kitchen to work from? NO! I will copy out any recipe that I want to recreate (and there are many) and keep the book in as pristine a condition as possible.
If you have a friend who loves baking or Paris - buy this book. If you love beautiful objects - this book should be part of your collection. If, like me, you are someone who loves Paris, Baking and Beauty - then don't delay.
(I am not usually this effusive in my reviews - but this really did blow me away... if I had the money, I would be on the Eurostar to sample the real thing from the Laduree shop!)
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PERFECT BOOK
My dauguter is student profesional CHEF, and she love it
this book is very details receipt, and easy way to use
thanks you very much
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this book is very details receipt, and easy way to use
thanks you very much
i will recomended to my friends... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Monica
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Beautiful
This cookbook is just wonderful. So beautiful layout and you get the feeling that the cover is hiding something delicious! The recipes are great and easy to follow. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah Nauer
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Stunning book for keepsake
Buy it worship it keep it forever, tell no one!
Heart meltingly beautiful book with world class patisserie recipes that assume high technical skill. Read more
Heart meltingly beautiful book with world class patisserie recipes that assume high technical skill. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Koolashakes
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The French Toast (Pan Perdu) is to die for..
This Ladurée Recipe book shames all the rest sitting on the book case beside it..
It's lavender tissue paper and gold trimmed pages are just beautiful. Read more
It's lavender tissue paper and gold trimmed pages are just beautiful. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie P
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Great
Great gift - amazing packaging, beautiful gold edging on the pages and a nice velvet box. The book itself is informative with helpful guidance on creating the cakes and macaroons. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Celine Naude
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Beyond expectations
I thought this was going to be a tiny pamphlet of how to make macarnos but it's so much more. First of all; it comes delivered in a beautiful box and then a further layer of purple... Read more
Published 3 months ago by anna
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Amazing!
This book is amazing! I made the macaron recipe and it was amazing! For a brief moment I thought I was back in Paris!
Published 4 months ago by Reneé
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A beautiful book.
This book elevates itself above your regular coffe table books. For a start it is beautifully packaged. The illustrations inside are great and instructions concise. Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Kiely
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Lovely presentation, perfect for a gift.
I think this book is very nicely presented and while I may not try all the recipes in it, the recipes that I have tried all worked perfectly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rosrock
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Beautiful
This book is absolutely beautiful. It is simply fabulously presented in its pistachio box and wrapped in pastel tissue. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Peta Mandleberg
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