"Patisserie Gluten Free is the blossoming of years of recipe development and a lifelong love of baking. Patricia makes her swoon-worthy gluten-free pastries using ingredients from nearby farms, local purveyors, and her own backyard-complete with hens, honeybees, and edible flowers growing out back. From the French Apple Cake to the simple Chocolate Sea Salt Sables, the results surprise and bring a smile to the staunchest of gluten-free skeptics. This beautifully photographed cookbook is unique in presenting some of the tastiest treats made without gluten-classic French pastries. Home bakers will be able to create memorable European style desserts, ranging from the simple comfort of hand cookies to the ooh-la-la of elaborate puff pastries. The book offers a wide range of recipes organized into the following chapters: Base Recipes Cookies in Hand Meringues Tarts-Rustic and Elegant Cakes for Quiet Time and Company Morning Pastries Puff Pastries Spoon Desserts The recipes skip the commonly used gluten free binders-xanthan gum and guar gum-that are known to be of digestive sensitivity for many individuals. The takeaway is an elevated yet no fuss experience in gluten-free baking"-- Provided by publisher.

"Patisserie Gluten Free is the blossoming of years of recipe development and a lifelong love of baking. Patricia makes her swoon-worthy gluten free pastries using ingredients from nearby farms, local purveyors, and her own backyard--complete with hens, honeybees, and edible flowers growing out back. From the French Apple Cake to the simple Chocolate Sea Salt Sables, the results surprise and bring a smile to the staunchest of gluten-free skeptics.This beautifully photographed cookbook is unique in presenting some of the toughest treats to make without gluten--European and classic French pastries.The recipes skip the commonly used gluten free binders--xanthan gum and guar gum--that are known to be of digestive sensitivity for many individuals"-- Provided by publisher.