PIES, PATES, AND PASTRIES

Pies, pâtés, and pastries are the noblest of foods. Their inner life is always a secret/ their outer form, a sculpture. No other dis hes are so well suited to surprises and culinary amusements. In her enchanting and historically enlightening little book, Charlotte Birnbaum traces the life of such delicacies through diverse cultures and traditions. Here, wondrous anecdotes of noblemen and farmer s alike are woven together, each accompanied by toothsome recipes.With illustrations by Christa NäherTranslated by Nicholas Grindell Design by...[Llegir més]