Le Cordon Bleu is the highly renowned, world famous cooking school noted for the quality of its culinary courses, aimed at beginners as well as confirmed or professional cooks. It is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with over 20 schools on five continents. Its educational focus is on hospitality management, culinary arts, and gastronomy. The teaching teams are composed of specialists, chefs and pastry experts, most of them honoured by national or international prizes. One of its most famous alumnae in the 1940s was Julia Child, as depicted in the film Julie & Julia. There are 100 illustrated recipes, explained step-by-step with 1400 photographs and presented in 6 chapters.

Founded in 1761 as a family-run store, A la Mere de Famille has since become one of Paris's most loved and treasured sweet shops with several stores now operating throughout the French capital. This cookbook is filled with beautiful recipes from this famous confectioners and heart-warming stories from its beloved patrons. Recreate at home French bonbons, fruit jellies, classic gateaux and truffles. Learn how to make caramels, candied nuts and confits all beautifully presented in classic French fashion, making A la Mere de Famille the haute couture of confectionery.

Larousse Patisserie and Baking covers all aspects of baking - from simple everyday cakes and desserts to special occasion show-stoppers. There are more than 200 recipes included, with everything from a quick-mix yoghurt cake to salted caramel tarts and a spectacular mixed berry millefeuille. Special features on baking for children, lighter recipes and quick bakes, among many others, provide a wealth of ideas. More than 30 extremely detailed step-by-step technique sections ensure your bakes are perfect every time. The book also includes workshops on perfecting different types of pastry, handling chocolate, cooking jam and much more, demonstrated in clear, expert photography. This is everything you need to know about pastry, patisserie and baking from the cookery experts Larousse.

With 100 easy-to-follow recipes, this book includes chapters on cakes and mousses, tarts and pies, fruity desserts, sorbets and ice creams and hot desserts, all using the freshest ingredients.

Master the art of classic French baking with Patisserie.   Join expert pâtissier Mélanie Dupuis and molecular gastronomist Anne Cazor in this landmark volume on the techniques and traditions of France's grand patisseries, with 100 sumptuous step-by-step recipes designed to make even the most elaborate of French desserts achievable to the home baker.   From madeleines, éclairs and croissants to tarte au citron, black forest cake and croquembouche, Patisserie has a creation for every sweet-tooth, whether it's a simple cake or a show-stopping work of art.   Beautifully photographed and meticulously illustrated, Patisserie is a feast for all senses.