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Fresh Start

French-born New Zealander Christelle Le Ru is the award-winning author of Simply Irresistible French Desserts, French Fare and Passion Chocolat. In Fresh Start, she has created a collection of healthy and nutritious recipes specifically designed to appeal to preschoolers’ budding tastes. The nutritional information and recipes have all been reviewed by a nutritionist and a dietician. As a mother to three young children aged one, two and four, Christelle is well aware of the challenges parents face at mealtimes. Mums and dads alike will also appreciate her many food tips, as well as the fact that her recipes are easy to make and use readily available ingredients.

Fresh Start will be available throughout New Zealand from September 2008.

ISBN 978-0-473-13439-6
RRP: NZ$34.99
230mm*230mm hardback, 112pp, 120+ colour photographs throughout
First published in New Zealand and Australia September 2008
Text, recipes and photography by Christelle Le Ru

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Passion Chocolat

French-born Christelle Le Ru is the award-winning author of Simply Irresistible French Desserts and French Fare. In Passion Chocolat she shares her lifelong love of chocolate with a collection of decadent yet easy recipes. Reminiscent of childhood memories, luxury, sweetness and sensuality, chocolate is more than just food - it is therapy.

Passion Chocolat is available throughout New Zealand and Australia.

ISBN 978-0-473-11356-8
RRP: NZ$29.99
240mm*210mm soft cover, 96pp, 100 colour photographs throughout
First published in New Zealand and Australia March 2007
Text and recipes by Christelle Le Ru, Photography Vanessa Jones

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French Fare

If you are interested in French gastronomy and looking for some simple yet delicious and authentic French recipes, this book is for you. Whether you are after a quick and simple dinner or an elaborate meal for a special occasion, you will find it here. Illustrated with beautiful pictures from France as well as many gorgeous food photographs by talented New Zealand photographer Vanessa Jones, this book is a delight to look at and bound to inspire you to try out your talent in the kitchen.

To help you with meal planning, menu ideas are suggested for various occasions. The simple instructions accompanying them will help you get organised and will ensure that your dinner party goes smoothly. Readers will also find useful information, tips and comments about the dishes featured and the ingredients used throughout the book. All ingredients are readily available in New Zealand. Once again, Christelle Le Ru’s inspiring and foolproof recipes make it clear that French cuisine does not need to be complicated to deserve the fame it enjoys.

ISBN 0-473-10922-0
RRP: NZ$39.95
240mm*210mm soft cover, 144pp, 150 colour photographs throughout
First published in New Zealand and Australia September 2006
Text and recipes by Christelle Le Ru, Photography Vanessa Jones

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Simply Irresistible French Desserts

Have you ever dreamt of a fabulous French “pâtisserie”? Do you enjoy baking for your family and friends, or do you simply have a sweet tooth? If either applies to you, this is the book you need. Full of truly fabulous and easy-to-make recipes, it is your key to the kingdom of sweetness and will guarantee your reputation as a chef. It is made up of three sections dedicated respectively to chocolate puddings, fruit desserts and finger food. The recipes, by a French author who lives in New Zealand, are original, authentic and simply irresistible, and all use readily available ingredients. Beautiful colour-pictures illustrating every single dessert throughout the book make it a delight to look at and will tempt you to demonstrate your talent in the kitchen. Whatever dessert you decide to try out, you won’t be disappointed. Be prepared to have your guests begging for more!

ISBN 0-476-01653-3
RRP: NZ$33.95
240mm*210mm soft cover, 108pp, 70 colour photographs throughout
First published in New Zealand September 2005, Australia August 2006
Text and recipes by Christelle Le Ru, Photography Vanessa Jones

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I have many other book projects being planned. More details on future publications and pre-ordering will be added in due course. Please check out this page again on your next visit.

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