(*NEW ARRIVAL*) (Chez Panisse) Shere, Lindsey Remolif. Chez Panisse Desserts. *Signed*

Preface by Alice Waters. Illus. by Wayne Thiebaud. Jacket. First Edition. NY: Random House, [1985]. Warmly inscribed and signed by Shere to Shelley Handler, the first chef of the Chez Panisse Cafe when it opened, whom Shere addresses as "one of the vanguard."  Herein, Lindsey Shere, pastry chef at Chez Panisse since 1971, shares recipes for basic pastries, cookies, cakes, and creams grouped around their dominant ingredient--from apples and berries to dried fruits, chocolate, wine, and spirits. The subtle, surprising results complement seasonal menus. An important association copy. Jacket heavily chipped, stained, and well loved/used (photo below is of a better jacket), else very good in fair jacket. (With me - not shelved yet)