Amelie Roche

Bernard Laurance s passion for food has sent him around the globe in pursuit of authentic dessert recipes from the world s great culinary traditions.Sample a Portuguese pasteis de nata, indulge in a creamy slice of New York cheesecake, taste a Japanese mochi, or try an Italian hazelnut-almond-chocolate baci di dama. French food blogging sensation Bernard Laurance takes the reader on an international culinary tour via 110 expertly tested recipes for authentic world desserts. A self-described recipe decoder, Bernard is passionate about unlocking and sharing the secrets behind the world s favorite desserts. The dishes are organized by geographic region, and Bernard introduces each dessert, offering context about its origins or a personal anecdote relaying his quest for the quintessential recipe. His easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that he has tested and retested until he achieved perfection are accompanied by lavish photographs; together they offer achievable inspiration for successful dessert-making at home."