About this item
The French way is the petite treat: two delicious bites - just a taste - of a madeleine, sabl, petit four, nougat, caramel, or other dessert that packs a sweet punch. With the tiny desserts featured in Les Petits Sweets, you can taste more than one, or have a dessert-tasting party to try them all. And try them you must: with flavors like Earl Grey, lavender, cassis, cardamom, apple-yuzu, and more, it will be impossible to choose just one. Classic French techniques explain each recipe from start to finish. Go ahead, have dessert first.
About the Author
Kathryn Gordon is recognized for her specialization in sugar work, confectionery and chocolate, and has been sharing her unique training and experience with students for many years. Currently a chef-instructor at The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in NYC, Kathryn started in the culinary field after finishing business school as a Wall Street consultant, but she turned her knowledge and interest for cooking into a passionate career.
In her path to pastry chef, Kathryn was privileged to train under renowned pastry chefs Jacques Torres and Kurt Walrath. She earned a certification from L'Academie de Cuisine in Maryland and trained at two 4-star NYC restaurants - Le Bernardin and Le Cirque. She refined her culinary skills while working in the kitchens of leading restaurants such as The Rainbow Room and Windows on the World. Kathryn co-hosts the live Carymax World and National Pastry Championships with Food Network's personality Keegan Gerhard. Her two cookbooks, co-written with Anne McBride, were published by Running Press: Les Petits Macarons, Colorful French Confections to Make at Home and Les Petits Sweets, Two-Bite Desserts from the French Patisserie.
As a child, Kathryn traveled throughout the world, and her interest in food has been influenced by cuisines from New Orleans to Australia. She regularly leads a travel-study program in the Loire Valley, France and customizes cooking courses for people interested in food and cooking (www.moulinbregeon) . She resides with her partner Jessie Riley in Brooklyn.
