Synopsis Roland Mesnier has been the White House pastry chef since the Carter administration. Here he shares some of his secrets, not only about how to make fabulous desserts, but about the important people he has made them for. Recipes include many stalwarts like Oatmeal Cookies, Apple Pie, and Baked Alaska, as well as some low-calorie desserts that are still delicious enough to serve to kings, queens, presidents, and prime ministers.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2004-09-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 545 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 8.0 in | | Thickness: | 2.0 in | | Weight: | 48.0 oz |
Publisher's Note The White House pastry chef presents an illustrated gift book that focuses on desserts that combine natural flavors and an attractive presentation, outlining five key skills in pastry preparation and including recipes for such options as Bananas in Raspberry Cream.
Industry Reviews "With advice on techniques and short but revealing asides on Mesnier's interesting career, the book is at once an indispensable guide to preparing desserts and fascinating armchair reading." Publishers Weekly (06/21/2004)
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