About the Author

Kathryn Gordon is a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York, where she has taught for the past 11 years. She was a contestant on Food Network Challenge: Sugar Adventures and has been featured in the Washington Post. She lives in New Jersey. Anne E. McBride is editor of ICE's tri-annual publication The Main Course. She has written and edited for US magazines such as Fine Cooking, Gastronomica, and Saveur. She lives in New Jersey.

Reviews

Susan G. Purdy, author of "Pie in the Sky", "Family Baker", and "Have Your Cake & Eat it, Too
""I thought I had to go to Paris to find these luscious confections, but now I have them in my own kitchen. Thank you Kathryn and Anne for sharing the technique and demystifying the method! With these detailed recipes and clear explanations, we can all create dazzling French macarons in every imaginable flavor. A must for serious bakers." Nick Malgieri, author of "Bake!" and "The Modern Baker"
"Kathryn and Anne have put together a great collection of Parisian macarons, today's top must-have sweet indulgence."

Anil Rohira, World Pastry Champion
"This is a wonderful book on a on a mouth watering delicacy - macrons. I am amazed, impressed and educated with your contribution, research, diversity and skills. I enjoyed the simplicity and the depth of information in the book. Well done Kathryn."