For those of us who are avid Adrian Zumbo fans, his latest book The Zumbo Files will not disappoint! The master patissier Adriano Zumbo (nick named the Sweet Assassin) has released his third cookbook, which is filled with over 50 new recipes and for the first time provides photographic step-by-step instructions for the master recipes in each section. This gorgeous, bright cookbook is sure to thrill any pâtisserie-lover or creative home cook.
I’m liking
I really like that all the recipes are very clear and written in non-technical language that we don’t need to be trained chefs to understand. Happily, many of the recipes use ingredients from the supermarket, and Adrian Zumbo provides a glossary for the more unusual ingredients including information on where to get them.
The Zumbo Files includes a glossary of terms along with some basic recipes to allow you to gain confidence before tackling the likes of the Chouxmaca. The very clear step-by-step instructions mean that these gourmet creations are achievable for the home cook.
If you’re like me and sometimes feel like tackling something a little more creative and challenging for a special birthday or occasion, then any of these amazing creations are perfect!
Things that made me go hmmmm
Although these recipes have been created for the home cook, there is a long list of ingredients and instructions that I’m sure pretty bit daunting for the average home cook. The Zumbo recipes are very labour intensive and planning is involved before you undertake any of these amazing creations. Realistically I’m not sure how many of us have the time to dedicate to these gorgeous culinary works of art.
Great for a weekend project or special occasions and I’m sure the effort will be unforgettable! I certainly enjoy looking at the gorgeous images.
The conclusion
The Zumbo Files unlocks the secret recipes of Master patissier Adriano Zumbo. Whether it’s the Zonut, Zumbarons or Chouxmacas, this is the cookbook for you if you’re into mastering culinary works of art. This is a gorgeous book, filled with stunning images of the astonishing creations that Adriano Zumbo is renown for. Perfect addition to the library of more adventurous and creative home cooks. As Adrain Zumbo says “Live your passion, chase the dream, eat sweet and stay sweet.”
