Beloved À la Mère de Famille confectioneries are a venerable Parisian institution. This, their first cookbook after more than 250 years in business, is as tempting and gorgeous as the shop's bewitching displays. Inside, each of the 95 recipes for classic confections has been lovingly photographed. For the home candymaker always looking for new and better formulas--and for bakers of all skill levels--this is a complete collection of recipes for À la Mère de Famille favorites, from cakes to marshmallows to ice creams and more.