Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert
"Michael Krondl writes about the history of desserts with grace, wit, and a considerable sweet tooth."  —Nick Malgieri, author ofBAKE!andThe Modern Baker"Frosted with eye-catching detail, layered with the rich and mouthwatering history of all things sweet, and leavened by inspired scholarship, Michael Krondl's history of dessert is a lush confection in its own right. . . . This is a must-read for all of us who care about food history, or have a sweet tooth."  —Ian Kelly, author ofCooking for Kings: The Life of Antonin Careme, the First Celebrity Chef"Sweet Inventionis a captivating journey of dessert travel. Beautifully written and fun to read, Michael Krondl manages to take us on a ride as kid in a candy store throughout the ages to modern day."  —Elizabeth Falkner, chef/pastry chef and author ofElizabeth Falkner's Demolition Desserts"Exhaustive and enlightening history of desserts."  —Booklist