FINALIST: IACP Crystal Whisk Award, First Book - 2008
WINNER: Gourmand World Cookbook Awards (USA Only), Students of Cordon Bleu - 2007

Annotations:
In this debut collection of 65 signature dessert recipes, star pastry chef Falkner, owner of Citizen Cake, Citizen Cupcake, and Orson in San Francisco, breaks down classic desserts and reconstructs them flavor by flavor, with stunning results. Full color.

Publisher's Remarks:
Over the past ten years, Elizabeth Falkner has transformed her bakery from a tiny space in San Francisco's Mission district to the country's ultimate dessert destination.
In "Demolition Desserts," Elizabeth presents her favorite creations, from the cookies, brownies, and cupcakes beloved by Citizen Cake regulars to the plated desserts that have made her one of the most dynamic culinary talents of her generation.
Elizabeth begins with a chapter devoted to chocolate chip cookies, building from a straight-up version to the more-is-more Chocolate Chip Mania. Provocatively titled compositions like A Chocolate Tart Named Desire, S'More A Palooza, and Gingerbread Bauhaus capture Elizabeth at the top of her art, breaking down classic desserts and reconstructing them flavor by flavor. Elizabeth has adapted even her most elaborate desserts for the home kitchen, and each dessert is equipped with a detailed make-ahead timeline and a minimalist version for those pressed for time.
Stunning color photographs illustrate every main recipe in the book, and "manga"-style animation--starring Elizabeth's pastry-obsessed alter ego, Caremi--empower home cooks to go forth boldly and bake.

Product Detail:

Author: Falkner, Elizabeth

Illustrator: Falkner, Ryan

Photographer: Frankeny, Frankie

Publisher: Ten Speed Pr, 10/1/2007

Content Language: English

Book,

Hardcover: 230 pages

Weight: 2.62 lbs.

Dimensions: L: 10.82 in. x W: 8.82 in. x H: 0.85 in.

Comes with Illustrations

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