Tarts and Pies

Philippa Vanstone, a former pastry chef turned cookery writer and food stylist who has worked with some of the country’s top photographers, tackles the subject of tarts and pies with enthusiasm and gives a fascinating historical background to every recipe. Philippa has a passion for pastry and sweet creations and she has now committed to paper her most treasured collection of recipes, in this book. There are classics such as Lemon Meringue Pie, Apple Pies, Cherry Clafoutis, Gooseberry Pie, Banoffee Pie and Lemon Tart, as well as modern day delights such Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pie, Ice Cream Pie and Pistachio Tart. There are over 150 recipes, many photographed in full color, in what is destined to be a pastry cook’s bible.