The Art of French Pastry

pâtissier—a baker, not a
pastry chef—he made his
share of éclairs, mille-
feuilles, cookies, and cakes.
Alsace is a land of
traditions. For hundreds of
years bakers have been
making the same items for
each important date on the
calendar. A birthday, first
communion, graduation,
or wedding in our village
meant that my father