"It's always a pleasure to see the fireworks that a master pastry chef like Johnny can produce. But what makes this book indispensable to anybody who loves to bake is the way he explains basic baking principles and shares his vast knowledge. Every kitchen should have this book, including mine."--Duff Goldman "I was first introduced to Johnny Iuzzini's artistry at Jean-Georges. He's like a modern-day Willy Wonka, creating desserts with a whimsical nature--and because I am a passionate lover of all things sweet, I became a huge fan. This book is a great way for people to take his playful spin on desserts and re-create them in their own home."--Giada De Laurentiis

JOHNNY IUZZINI, winner of the James Beard award for Outstanding Pastry Chef and recognized as one of the 10 Most Influential Pastry Chefs in America by "Forbes, " was the executive pastry chef of the world-renowned Jean Georges restaurant in New York City for ten years and also the head judge of "Top Chef: Just Desserts." He currently runs his own pastry and culinary arts consulting company named Sugar Fueled Inc.