Demolition Desserts

"Elizabeth Falkner's new Demolition Desserts is rare among cookbooks. She avoids the reverent or fake folksy tone so common in the genre and manages to serve up some genuine fun-alonside recipes for the kinds of rocking desserts that put her San Francisco restaurant Citizen Cake on the map."
~ San Francisco Chronicle

"This pastry chef's desserts are not only daring, hilarious, and spectacular to behold, they're downright delicious."
~ Bon Appetit

"One of the Best Cookbooks of the Year."
~ 7 x 7 Magazine & Angelino Magazine

Over the past 13 years, Elizabeth Falkner has transformed her bakery from a tiny space in San Francisco's Mission district to the country's ultimate dessert destination. In DEMOLITION DESSERTS, from Ten Speed Press, she presents her favorite creations, from the cookies, brownies, and cupcakes beloved by Citizen Cake regulars to the plated desserts that have made her one of the most dynamic culinary talents of her generation. Beginning with a chapter devoted entirely to chocolate chip cookies, Elizabeth breaks down classic desserts and reconstructs them flavor by flavor, with stunning results. Even her most elaborate desserts have been adapted for the home kitchen, and each recipe is equipped with a detailed make-ahead timeline and a minimalist version for those pressed for time. A debut collection of 65 signature dessert recipes from star pastry chef Elizabeth Falkner, owner of Citizen Cake and Orson in San Francisco. 50 color photos accompany the main recipes in the book, while 50 location photos capture Elizabeth at work in her bakery. Includes 10 anime-style sequences-starring Elizabeth's alter ego, Caremi-that playfully illustrate key techniques and ingredient information throughout the book.

International Association of Culinary Professionals 2008 Cookbook Awards: Finalist in the First Book: Julia Child Award category