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Dean's Books > The Menu
This is the fifth
of Dean's best-selling books, published in October 2008.
 The
Menu
By David Laris and Dean Brettschneider
Photography by Aaron McLean
 RRP
S$45.00 before GST
ISBN 978-981-261-623-4
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Cuisine.
(Sold in New Zealand by Random House New Zealand)
216 pages
Released October 2008.
The Menu is a collection of 15 five-course menus, from the
breads at the start of a meal, to the starters, mains, desserts and petit
fours, that promise to inspire and invigorate the home cook and host.
About the Book:
Co-authored by celebrated chef David Laris and master baker and pātissier
Dean Brettschneider, The Menu is an inspiring collection of 15 five-course
menus suitable for use in the modern home kitchen. The menus, categorised
by themes such as Celebrate, New Comfort Food and Contemporary Global Inspirations,
provide guidance and direction for putting together a sit-down function
with family, friends or even work associates. If preferred, the recipes
can be prepared separately, or mixed and matched according to taste. Additional
notes from David Laris on tableware, flowers, lighting, music and even
conversation, make this book an invaluable resource for the aspiring home
cook and host.
Reviews & endorsements:
“What a treat! Another wonderful cookbook by baker Dean Brettschneider,
this time co-authored with top chef David Laris who brings a creative sophistication
to the pages with his delicious dishes. David and Dean are a fantastic
team, and by following their lead, you’ll be serving your friends
the most inspiring of dinner party menus.”
~ Peter Gordon, The Providores,
London, UK
“Two of the best culinary talents in Asia combine to create a series
of stunning menus complete with wine suggestions. The brilliance of David
Laris’ contemporary cuisine is beautifully balanced by the expertise
of Dean Brettschneider’s innovative and instantly appealing pâtisserie
and baking.”
~ Lauraine Jacobs, food editor Cuisine, NZ
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Dean's Books:
A
Treasury of New Zealand Baking
The
Menu
Global
Baker - Dean Brettschneider
Taste
- baking with flavour
Baker —the
best of international baking from Australia & New Zealand
The
New Zealand Baker — secrets and recipes from the professionals
About the authors:
 Dean
Brettschneider
A professional baker and pâtissier, Dean Brettschneider completed his apprenticeship
in New Zealand before venturing out to work in the US, Britain and Europe gaining
experience in all areas of the trade. This includes working in top bakeries,
exclusive hotels and fine dining restaurants, alongside some of Europe’s
leading bakers and pastry chefs. Today, Dean is based in Shanghai, making his
baked products available at David Laris Slice Delicatessen. Dean is the author
of four other award-winning cookbooks.
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 David
Laris
Internationally renowned chef and restaurateur, David Laris is
the founder of David Laris Creates (DLC), a food and beverage consultancy,
and the creator of Laris, an award-winning contemporary fine dining
restaurant located at the prestigious Three on the Bund complex
in Shanghai, China. Before his move to Shanghai, David headed Mezzo,
Terence Conran’s flagship restaurant in Soho, London, where
he earned the restaurant countless accolades for innovative and
exciting dining. This is David’s first cookbook.
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About the publishers:
 Marshall Cavendish International
(Asia)
At
Marshall Cavendish, our vision of enriching life through
reading and lifelong learning is excellently fulfilled by
our General & Reference Publishing arm, which is one
of the largest general trade book publishers in Southeast
Asia.
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Times Centre,
1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196.
Tel: (65) 6213 9300
Fax:
(65) 6285 4871
Email: genrefsales@sg.marshallcavendish.com
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