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A must-have book with scrumptious recipes from the world-famous Ladurée tea shop. Reveals the secrets of their savoury recipes for the first time ever The story of Ladurée started in 1862 when Louis Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery in the heart of Paris at 16, rue Royale. In 1872, following a fire, the little bakery became a pastry shop and the decoration was then done by Jules Cheret, a famous painter and poster-designer of the time. Jeanne Souchard, Ernest Ladurée's wife, then had the idea of combining the Parisian café with a pastry-shop. She therefore created one of Paris' first tearooms. In 1993 Ladurée was bought by Francis and David Holder and became one of the best-known gourmet addresses in Paris, a veritable institution with its famous "macaron" as its emblem. In 1997 Ladurée opened a tea-room/restaurant on the prestigious Champs-Elysées, followed by another in the Printemps department store and on the Left Bank as well as the beginning of their international adventure with branches in London, Geneva, Monaco and Tokyo. In this book Michel Lerouet, the Chef at Ladurée, reveals 100 of the most famous Ladurée recipes, adapted for the general public. From duck foie gras with rose macaroon to vegetable tagliatelles with Ladurée tea and cardamom, as well as the taramasalata éclair with rose petals, the Chef presents us with an entire artist's pallet of appetizers, main courses, fish, meat, salads, omelettes... All with the Ladurée quality and creativity.

Artists have long been inspired by the often - literally - priceless treasure of discarded packing materials, and the field of interior design is no exception. Here, the humble wooden pallet is recycled and transformed to create chic and original pieces of furniture, devised by some of Europe's most innovative designers - and, thanks to clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, now you can build them for yourself. Whether bed, bookshelf, lamp or coffee table, each beautifully photographed project is accompanied by detailed plans and technical advice, making the pieces both simple and achievable. All you need is a little time and a few basic tools to create stylish, eco-friendly designer furniture for your own home.

In this beautifully designed book, Ladurée presents us their lifestyle ideas. From breakfast to a formal dinner party, a brunch with friends, an elegant picnic, a family lunch, a snack, high tea, a romantic dinner or supper by the fire: ten themes, ten moments in the day for which Ladurée shares its advice and ideas for menus and table decoration. The book also includes ninety delicious recipes adapted by Ladurée’s chefs for the home chef.

„Inženýrské paměti“ vodohospodáře Emila Zimmlera (1863–1950) jsou přesvědčivým dokladem toho, že vzpomínky technika nemusejí být suchopárnou četbou. Autor v nich zachytil nejen velkou část svého profesního života, spjatého především s úsilím o splavnění vodních toků v Čechách, ale zajímavě líčí i své dětství v milovaném Nymburce, vlídné rodinné prostředí, vysokoškolská studia na pražské technice i dlouhé působení na místě státního technického úředníka na Teplicku. Dvoudílná edice vychází u příležitosti 150. výročí jeho narození v koedici s Národním technickým muzeem a Městem Nymburk.

Gourmands everywhere will be delighted by the publication of Les Marquis de Laduree a magic door that opens into a chocolate lovers paradise, where the precious and the delicious are combined in a world dedicated exclusively to chocolate. Laduree share their finest recipes for chocolates, chocolate pastries, cakes and sweets all for the home cook. The recipes are complemented by a diverse text on the magical substance itself: the history of chocolate, the making of chocolate, its benefits, how to taste it, and hints and advice on pairing it with other flavours, interspersed with quotes from famous chocolate lovers past and present.