The Evolution of Pâtisserie

Today people often have no idea of the extraordinary journey taken by the food sitting in front of them waiting to be eaten.

One of the most interesting and colourful journeys in food is that of baking and pâtisserie. Even the simplest of pâtisserie has a story behind it; one that has often become distorted and eroded overtime. These stories involve many people from various times in history, from royalty to the anonymous pâtissier, and often evolved by invasions, alliances and marriages. A study of such culinary creations requires the explorer to embark on a journey through centuries and across continents in an attempt to retrace the countless secrets of baking and pâtisserie that overlap important moments in history.