By Julien Merceron • Photographs by Jean Cazals Illustrations by Sophie Péchaud & Julie Serre

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. With the edges of the book dyed a brilliant orange and a cover featuring an enchanting candy-shop window and richly embossed lettering, this is one of the most beautiful cookbooks you've ever seen. Inside, each of the 95 recipes for classic confections has been lovingly photographed. For the home candy-maker 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.