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Win a copy of cookery book: French Pastry Made Simple

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Contest closed. Congratulations to the winner Rosalind Atkins…

Win a copy of French Pastry Made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More By Molly Wilkinson

In 2013, Molly Wilkinson followed her passion for pastry by studying Pâtissière at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Upon graduating, she spent time working in pâtissières across the United States and France, chateaux, cooking schools and French farmhouses, soaking up everything she could. Now, Molly teaches small, private classes at her home in Versailles and she’s taking the next step in her pâtissière journey with her debut cookbook, French Pastry Made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More (Page Street Publishing).

And we are delighted to offer a copy in our easy giveaway draw.

All you need to do is follow us on Instagram here: @thegoodlifefrance then let us know how to contact you via here. The winner will be announced on 28 June 2021.

About the book

Through the book, Molly helps unleash readers’ inner pastry chefs with approachable recipes for all their French favorites by taking the most essential techniques and making them easy for home bakers. The result: a collection of simple, key recipes that open up the world of pastry. With friendly, detailed directions and brilliant shortcuts, bakers can skip the pastry shop and enjoy delicious homemade creations.

Master base recipes like 30-minute puff pastry, decadent chocolate ganache and fail-safe citrus curds, and readers are on their way to making dozens of iconic French treats. Feel like a pro when whipping up gorgeous trays of madeleines and decorating a stunning array of cream puffs and éclairs. Along with classics like The Frenchman’s Chocolate Mousse, Profiteroles and Classic Mille-Feuilles, learn to assemble exquisite showstoppers such as Croquembouche and Caramel Mousse Tartelettes with Poached Pears in Ginger. This go-to guide shows bakers all the tips and tricks needed to impress their guests and have fun with French pastry.

If you can’t wait to see if you’re going to win this gorgeous book, it’s available on Amazon, online bookshops and can be ordered from bookstores everywhere. Find out more about Molly on her Instagram page: www.instagram.com/mollyjwilk

Enter the draw!

To enter: follow @thegoodlifefrance on Instagram and drop your contact details here (they will not be shared and only the lucky winners will be contacted).

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