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Decadent Desserts: Recipes from Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte (Hardcover)

~ Countess Cristina de Vogue (Author), Thomas Dhellemmes (Author), Delphine de Montalier (Author), Veronique Villaret (Photographer)
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"Even if I can't live like a countess, at least with these recipes, I can entertain like one." --Southern Accents

"The arresting photographs, both historic and current, make this a coffee-table book to be gazed at and admired. Most of the recipes have fewer than six ingredients and come together in minutes." ~United Media

"...just turning the pages of this book feels like an indulgence." ~Southern Accents "...a stunningly designed large-format book that showcases luscious cakes, tarts, and other sweets." ~France Today

"Thomas Dhellemmes’ lavish photographs show off the spectacular château, and the heavenly cakes, tarts, pies and soufflés, presented on chairs and other antiques, make you want to eat the pages." ~Edible Aspen


Product Description

Countess Cristina de Vogüé invites us into the splendor of her home at Château Vaux-le-Vicomte and divulges sixty-three recipes from her exclusive collection. Personally selected from family recipe books, passed along by close friends, or inspired by her international travels, these decadent desserts are the perfect finale to any meal. From Lady Cawdor’s Orange Soufflé to Floating Island with Pink Pralines and Green Tea Custard, they are suited for every occasion, from afternoon tea to holiday feasts.The book opens with the history of the château, whose striking architecture and idyllic gardens were the inspiration for Versailles. Stunning original photography showcases the finished desserts in the atmospheric interiors and shaded gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte, featuring the rich details that define French style—brocade upholstery, crisp linens, crystal tableware, and silver place settings.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Flammarion (September 9, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 2080300598
  • ISBN-13: 978-2080300591
  • Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #599,035 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars big disappoointment, April 12, 2009
Decadent Desserts by Countess de Vogue is a beautiful oversized coffee table book which is too cumbersome for practical use. I tried one recipe and it was truly awful. After reading some articles, it is very possible that the difference in flours between Europe and America could account for this. But it is not worth the effort it takes to follow a recipe - one would have to copy the recipe in order for it to be read during the process of making it. This book was a prize I won and I'm certainly glad I didn't pay for it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yum Yum Yum, December 29, 2008
The illustrations alert the imagination even more than the text. The books is hand to hand battle with the taste buds and the body. The recipes are seductive, complex and of a nature that requires complete attention. Yet, they promise.
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