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Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: In the same understated, covetable style as her husband's interiors, May Vervoordts recipes bring out the essence of fresh ingredients in simple yet exceptional dishes. The name Vervoordt is synonymous with effortless sophistication and quality. Over the past 25 years, Axel and May Vervoordt have cultivated a reputation for excellence in the fields of art, interior design, and entertaining.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 177 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 232) Аннотация: This title presents a fresh and beautiful photographic celebration of romantic Provence, featuring 35 Mediterranean lunchtime recipes from a Michelin 3-star chef. Lunch in Provence is a richly evocative blend of photographs, recipes, and literary and historical citations inspired by the beauty and unparalleled culinary tradition of Provence. Best-selling author and photographer Rachael McKenna…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: An exquisitely photographed introduction to the great French tradition of baking — from the simple croissant to the light and flaky millefeuilles, drawn from the best pastry chefs in Paris. Temptations abound for the sweet tooth in Paris, from the hottest culinary trends to time-honored classics. Patisserie is an integral part of the city's culinary tradition and the source of countless…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Barbara and Rene Stoeltie capture the essence of New York's sophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader with profiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. New York Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interior style of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrilling exploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly modern interiors, which…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: This comprehensive, practical, and heavily illustrated reference offers the essential building blocks and recipes for working with chocolate in the home kitchen. This cooking school in book form opens with 100 fundamental step-by-step techniques: chocolate basics (tempering, ganaches, pralines), candy fillings, decorations, doughs, creams and mousses, ice cream and sorbet, sauces, and bakers…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Celebrated French chef Pierre Gagnaire, described by Ruth Reichl in The New York Times as The Wizard of Paris, offers 175 classic and yet innovative recipes for everyday and special occasions, from lazy brunches to midnight feasts. Pierre Gagnaire is one of Frances most creative chefs, revered for pushing the boundaries of taste and texture. While he has published several books on food-related…
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Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: Newly revised, this affordable, richly illustrated compact edition is the most definitive biographical study on the multifaceted artist and his oeuvre.Written by an internationally renowned scholar and personal friend of the artist, this new edition, revised with the Giacometti Foundation in Paris, is both an erudite and intimate study that features exclusive archival material and first hand…
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