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The A-to-Z Guide to Pastry, Baking, and Confectionary Arts
Although there are many individual books on the subject of pastry, there has never been a single comprehensive resource . . . until now. With The Pastry Chef's Companion, baking and pastry enthusiasts and professionals alike no longer have to lose time searching for definitions, pronunciations, information, and resources.
With more than 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus ten appendices filled with helpful resources, The Pastry Chef's Companion combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In
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The A-to-Z Guide to Pastry, Baking, and Confectionary Arts

Although there are many individual books on the subject of pastry, there has never been a single comprehensive resource . . . until now. With The Pastry Chef's Companion, baking and pastry enthusiasts and professionals alike no longer have to lose time searching for definitions, pronunciations, information, and resources.

With more than 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus ten appendices filled with helpful resources, The Pastry Chef's Companion combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In addition to the current terminology of every component of pastry, baking, and confectionary arts, this book provides important information about the origin and historical background of many of the terms. Moreover, it offers:

Classic and contemporary flavor trends that reflect today's pastry palette and industry practices

Coverage of the key factors in the production of quality pastry products

Listings of specialty vendors, professional organizations, and baking and pastry Web site resources

Troubleshooting guide to fixing common baking and pastry problems

Illustrations of uncommon pastry products and equipment

Phonetic pronunciations

Whether you are a culinary student, professional, or simply a pastry enthusiast, The Pastry Chef's Companion is your one-stop resource for the world of pastry, baking, and confectionary arts.
Autorenporträt
Glenn Rinsky is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC), and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE). A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, he is Executive Chef-Instructor at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama. Laura Halpin Rinsky is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and Certified Culinary Educator (CCE). A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, she is currently designing and implementing a Hospitality and Culinary Arts Academy for Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama.