Miette: Recipes from San Francisco's Most Charming Pastry Shop

by Meg Ray

Other authorsFrankie Frankeny (Photographer), Leslie Jonath (Collaborator)
Hardcover, 2011

Status

Available

Call number

641.8

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Collection

Publication

Chronicle Books (2011), Edition: First Edition, 224 pages

Description

Renowned for beautiful cakes and whimsical confections, Miette Patisserie is among the most beloved of San Francisco's culinary destinations for locals and travelers. Miette's pretty Parisian aesthetic enchants visitors with tables piled high with beribboned bags of gingersnaps, homemade marshmallows, fleur de sel caramels, and rainbows of gumballs. This cookbook brings the enchantment home, sharing 100 secret formulas for favorite Miette treats from chef and owner Meg Ray. More than 75 gorgeous color photos capture the unique beauty of Miette desserts and shops. Scalloped edges on the book block enhance the preciousness of this fetching package. Just like the adorable cakes, cookies, clairs and tarts for sale in Miette's case, this book is irresistible!… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member WellReadSoutherner
The thing I love most about this book is the photos and the book design. I'm not a baker so I'll never make anything in it but it was beautiful to look at. Even the edges of each page were scalloped and I loved that.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

224 p.; 9.25 inches

ISBN

0811875040 / 9780811875042
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