I’m in love with this whole Cronuts-craze that is sweeping New York and maybe Los Angeles. To the point that last week, we went out and bought a number of fake Cronuts here in Santa Monica and checked them all out. Well now the creator of the Cronut, Dominique Ansel, has landed a book deal. Of course!
Cronut Creator Dominique Ansel Lands a Cookbook Deal
New York City pastry chef Dominique Ansel has landed a cookbook deal with Simon & Schuster. Ansel is widely known as the inventor of the Cronut, the mania-inducing croissant-doughnut hybrid that has inspired countless imitators (including the grocery chain Food Emporium). His cookbook has a working title of DOMINIQUE ANSEL: The Secret Recipes, and according to the press release it will “showcase Ansel’s artistry and versatility in a unique format: stories and commentary will guide readers through Ansel’s recipes, sources of inspiration, and favorite moments of surprise.” The books aims to be accessible to both beginners and experienced pastry chefs, and is Ansel’s first cookbook. DOMINIQUE ANSEL: The Secret Recipes will be available in October 2014.