Gateau The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes Mark Matousek and parades in the Chimera

and parades in the Chimera Carnival

children from all walks of life-and from every letter of the alphabet-save the world through gestures of kindness

The box packaging is printed using antique letterpress machines dating back to the 1960’s -  The front face features the Skull & Roses at center

even before the war

The majority of ingredients can be sourced at local supermarkets

Gateau The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes Mark Matousek and parades in the ChimeraJames Beard Award winning writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the secrets of the cakes Parisians bake at home, from the simplest yogurt cakes to a deceptively easy bche de Nol, from yuzu madeleines to boozy flourless chocolate confections. When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, but rarely a homemade cake, whipped up on a weeknight with little fuss. But that is exactly