A boy with stars in his hands
Yazid Ichemrahen's book
This book is the story of a dreamer who, at the age of 22, became the youngest confectionery champion in the world, of a life lived with a mixture of iron and openness, and of an early gourmet star in his eyes.
This is the story of a dreamer who became the youngest winner at 22 of the prestigious World Championship for Pastry and Chocolate, who lives his life, his eyes wide open and full of stars, as a mix of ferocious competition and ingenuousness.
« With the help of my three dear friends Tiphaine, Dimitri and Dominique and at a moment in time when people tend to see their glass as half-empty, I wanted to send a strong message of hope and courage to those whose lives are difficult, as was my case not so long ago.
This is not a book full of recipes, rather it is the story of my life and the encounters I happened upon. Each encounter is illustrated by a recipe of a pastry or other dish created by some of the world's greatest chefs. The book describes a path, a path full of questions, of modesty, of sharing, of humbleness, a recognition of the rich contributions to my life and my career of the extaordinary encounters I made during and following my years of apprenticeship. ».
75000 Paris
