Laduree: The Savory Recipes

I bought it as a gift for a friend and came really well-packaged and looks lovely. The recipes look great and the shipping was very quick and efficient!

Laduree's Sucre comes packaged in a replica of their famous macaron box, and it looked so similar that I actually had people in my office thinking I had a rather large box of macarons! The writers or translators of Laduree have done a fabulous job transferring the opulence of their tea salons into this recipe book. With it's mouth watering pastry pictures, velvety pistachio green cover and gold gilded pages, this book is a little work of art. There are oodles of recipes in it. Everything from Vanilla Eclairs and Strawberry Napoleons to Raspberry and Rose Sundae's and of course - their famous macaronsA few samples of the mouth watering offerings:Chestnut BarquettesRose Cream PuffsPistachio SalambosRoasted Pineapple TartAll Chocolate TartUpside Down Apple TartsChocolate MoussePistachio Sour Cherry VerrinesLemon CakeCherry CalfoutisThe variety is endless...... There are several recipes included from their infamous macarons, but my past history of macaron making has been a bit hit and miss. Sometimes they turn out beautifully, and sometimes they don't. I have no idea why. So for now, I'll try my hand at making a few other Paris pastries from the book and stick to buying my macarons from Laduree. Speaking of which - each year Laduree partners with one (sometimes more) famous fashion brands to design and release a limited edition macaron box. This year Laduree has partnered up with famed Gibraltarian fashion designer John Galliano, and I must say the box is absolutely gorgeous. Last month I popped into the Dubai branch of Laduree and picked one up. I couldn't help but rush down there the day after they were released so I could get a hold of one. In case you don't know - I'm a bit obsessed with collecting Laduree Macaron boxes. The limited edition John Galliano box is available in Laduree stores now.

I am recently back from Paris with my girlfriend and one of the many bakeries and cafes we visited was Ladurée. In my opinion Ladurée is one of the best in Paris and definitely worth a visit if you are a fan of macaroons.They sell this book in the shop but it is written in French but this version is written entirely in English.I am a passionate cook and but a lot of cook books but this one is by far the most attractive one I have bought or even seen. The book comes in a box in typically Ladurée design and when you open the box you find the cover and back is made of padded material. The edges of the book is also that gold way you see on lots of old or expensive books.Inside the book contains the recipes for pretty much most of the items on the Ladurée menu. I have not conducted an identical comparison but we recognised most of the cakes and pastries from the shop counter and the book even has the recipe for the hot chocolate that we had for breakfast.Each recipe has a beautiful accompanying picture but the steps are a bit less descriptive than the likes you will find in the mainstream celebrity chef books but for someone that has a solid grounding in cooking they should suffice.Due to its feminine looks the book will make an excellent present for your girlfriend/wife/mum etc. but similarly it has not stopped me getting stuck into the recipes.Great book, 5 stars

I know this has already received some rave reviews - but I was not quite prepared for the sheer beauty of this amazing little book.The packaging has been described in detail and it is just wonderful. The embossed and gilded box opens up to a delicate lilac tissue paper cradling the soft green suede-effect covered book. Just on the presentation alone, you can tell this is a very special piece of work.The recipes are detailed but not daunting. The text clear and precise. The photography tempting.Is this a book that I will ever take into the kitchen to work from? NO! I will copy out any recipe that I want to recreate (and there are many) and keep the book in as pristine a condition as possible.If you have a friend who loves baking or Paris - buy this book. If you love beautiful objects - this book should be part of your collection. If, like me, you are someone who loves Paris, Baking and Beauty - then don't delay.(I am not usually this effusive in my reviews - but this really did blow me away... if I had the money, I would be on the Eurostar to sample the real thing from the Laduree shop!)

The book is beautifully packaged and bound, and the photos are a delight, but only show the finished product; so no step-by-step photos, which means you will need some level of proficiency to understand the techniques they describe. Some have purchased this book for a coffee-table display; I, however, don't mind getting it covered in flour, sugar and other such ingredients.Some buffoon had this priced at over $400 when I was purchasing it, and I bought it from the UK as other reviewers instructed for around 40 GBP. Turns out that now the same book is available on the US Amazon site for around $26...eh...win some and you lose some. Shipping from the UK to the US was a breeze, and I received the book within 10 days or so.Overall...Great Book!

I thought this was going to be a tiny pamphlet of how to make macarnos but it's so much more. First of all; it comes delivered in a beautiful box and then a further layer of purple tissue paper. The cover is smooth and the pages are golden to royal perfection. There are countless recipes on various pastries and hot drinks. I can't wait to try them out. For those who aren't too familiar with cups and ounces, it's been written with grams as well. If that isn't enough to make you purchase it then nothing will.

El libro es súper bonito, las tapas son de terciopelo, lo compré para regalar como algo especial

Ein perfektes Geschenk für alle Laduree Fans und sehr edel verpackt!

Classy from the moment you open the Amazon box. This book is presented in a beautiful Blush Laduree box. The box is just as beautiful as the book. The book is wrapped in tissue and the photos are so beautiful. This book will never go on a shelf. The book and the information are works of art. I realize it is a cookbook but I would never take it in my kitchen. I would not dare mess it up. What a wonderful gift for anyone on your list.

The cookbook comes wrapped in a pretty and sturdy Laduree box, complete with tissue paper. The book itself has a padded velvet cover with gilded page edges and is truly beautiful, as are all the illustrations. It is not for beginners because the directions assume that the cook is acquainted with certain procedures, but if you a reasonably experienced baker, you will enjoy making a lot of the recipes. Some are quite complex but there are many that do not take all that much time and turn out truly impressive. I have tried the Creme Brulee with Orange Flower Water, the Strawberry Mascarpone Tart, the Cherry Clafouti and the Rice Pudding, all of which are easy and delicious. I have also made the Intensely Chocolate Cake which turned out spectacular but took quite a long time to make. This is definitely a special occasion cake. I am looking forward to trying a number of other recipes but not all because some call for ingredients that are not easily available in my area. As mentioned in my title, it is fun to just look through the book and read the recipes.... they remind me so much of Paris. I am happy to have it.

I adore the packaging - the book comes in a gorgeous box with tissue paper, and the book cover is purple velvet. The content and beauty of this book are captivating. I am excited to start trying out some of the delicious recipes in this book! It doesn't look too complicated, though some recipes require more skill than others, it's still very doable for a person who likes to cook.This would be a stunning gift for someone who loves Paris/France, likes beautiful books, or loves to cook! :)