Indulge 100 Perfect Desserts

I have not read nor made anything from this book, but unlike the above reviewer, I actually have eaten at the French Laundry (Thomas Keller's restaurant where Claire Clark is the pastry chef). The above reviewer, while hindered by a lack of mastery of the English language, has made it abundantly clear that they ate at HUBERT Keller's restaurant, Fleur De Lys, rather than the French Laundry. Beyond this, the above reviewer apparently finds it valid to base a chef's character off of their performance on a scripted television show. Both Thomas and Hubert Keller are globally renowned chefs, and rightfully so. I can say this because I have had the privilege to dine at both restaurants as well as had the honor of meeting Thomas Keller, a gentleman. Please do not let your opinion be swayed by this sorely mistaken reviewer. Claire Clark is a master of her craft, and I'm sure that her cookbook is inspiring.

Why did she allow Thomas Keller to put his name on as a co-authur? She is kind...he is rude. The book is hers and a 5-star. The book lost because of Keller's name. From San Francisco, CA and tried his restaurant. Entire room tented with fabric. You walk into the room and the fabric smells of all hitchen odors. I bring this up because Keller is a self proclaimed expert of kitchen skills. He was a judge on one of the recent TV shows...aspiring chefs. He eliminated a candidate who tasted their food with their finger. Keller stated that does not occur in his kitchen. If you have watched educational TV and have seen his show...he may not use his fingers to test taste BUT he seldom demonstrates "tasting" and if...uses a spoon. The camera/video never shows him washing his spoon. He maintains head hair growth of 8+ inches in length, a beard... POINT: To eliminate an aspiring chef candidate (TV show) for hygenic issues...why doesn't he wear hair net and beard ned. Long explanation to explain why Claire's book should be reduced in ratings given the inclusion of Thomas Keller's name.