VEGANISSIMA : Vegan and Gluten-Free Afternoon Teas - Danielle Maupertuis

A lot has happened since the publication of Danielle Maupertuis' first book, Vegans Deserve Better Than a Fruit Salad, which explored the world of vegan substitutes in pastry. VEGANISSIMA goes a step further.�Today, vegan desserts have nothing to envy from traditional pastry. And yet, the old clich� still lingers that vegan food is bland, boring or limited in scope. With VEGANISSIMA, Danielle shows just how far we have come. Vegan and gluten-free afternoon teas have now reached a level of excellence and creativity - each recipe tells a story and holds a special place in our traditions and culture. VEGANISSIMA also celebrates the diversity of plants, herbs, flowers, spices - and even vegetables - in vegan pastry, putting these ingredients centre stage. Flowers and vegetables are no longer supporting characters - they become the stars of the plate. Inspired by different themes, the afternoon teas in this book reflect the richness of our cultural celebrations, from Halloween to Valentine's Day, telling a story of shared traditions. VEGANISSIMA also takes on the challenge of proving that gluten-free pastry can be just as delicious and look fantastic. That's why every recipe in this book, sweet and savoury, is 100% gluten free.