You might worry that one of Pierre Hermé’s professional books – as opposed to the ones targeted at home cooks – would be too difficult for everyday use. In some ways, you would be correct: after all, ...

I hope you will forgive me if I write with my mouth full. Pierre Hermé’s chocolate chip cookies, from his latest beautiful cookbook Pastries, are irresistible. Perhaps judging one of France’s finest ...

Life wouldn’t be quite as sweet without them. I’m talking about pastry chefs and the creations they conjure – and I’ve been known to declare a lack of a sweet tooth. In Hong Kong, there has been a ...