The Zumbo Files ─ Unlocking the Secret Recipes of a Master Patissier

Renowned Australian pastry chef Adriano Zumbo invites us into his world of patisserie to share his incredible recipes for chouxmacas (a choux pastry/macaron hybrid), petits gateaux, savoury specialties, zonuts, and zumbarons

Each chapter of The Zumbo Files delves into a delicious genre of patisserie. Recipes explore and experiment with unique flavor combinations, exciting textures, and bold colors—providing a rare glimpse into the creative mind of the patissier critics have deemed the "Sweet Assassin." The Zumbo Files also includes step-by-step instructions for the basic recipe of each patisserie style, with stunning recipe variations to create a multitude of irresistible delights . The chapter on petits gateaux features some of the most incredible creations—including the famed V8 Diesel, an incredible eight-layered confection of rich chocolate—to really put your patisserie skills to the test. The colors are bright, the flavors unexpected, and the experience of recreating these quirky Zumbo recipes a complete delight. Includes dual measures.

Adriano Zumbo's playful approach to food, far-ranging imagination, and cheeky attitude have made him one of Australia's best known chefs. He opened his first patisserie in in 2007. His appearances on MasterChef Australia have since won him a national following. He is also the author of Zumbo and Zumbarons.