[Books / 書訊] 巴黎斐杭狄高等廚藝學校再度推出兩本重量級美食聖經 / “Chocolat” and “Le dictionnaire des chefs”, Ferrandi Paris, l’école française de gastronomie & de management hôtelier launches two more important publications of French gastronomy (for English, please click “see more”)

繼《經典廚藝聖經》（Le Grand Cours de Cuisine）與《糕點聖經》（Pâtisserie）兩本鉅細靡遺、囊括現代烹飪與甜點技術的出版品後，Ferrandi 再度在這兩天推出兩本重量級書籍，一本《Chocolat》#巧克力全書、另一本《Le dictionnaire des chefs》（「#主廚辭典」，暫譯）則是法國美食文化寶典。

《Chocolat》在今天大手筆地 #同時推出英法文版，304 頁的內容 #分成技術與食譜兩大部分，前者從巧克力基礎知識開始，以 #超過200張步驟圖詳解包含調溫與製作奶餡、#麵糰、#夾心巧克力與裝飾的40個重要技巧；#食譜部分總計超過70個，包含巧克力棒、法式布丁塔、千層派、閃電泡芙、餅乾、布朗尼等，和《廚藝聖經》與《糕點聖經》採用類似設計，分成從簡單到進階、不可或缺等三種不同等級，讀者可以依照自己的需求選用。這本書目前 #Kindle電子書版本也已推出，有興趣的讀者甚至不需要等國際運送，現在就可以收藏。

《Le dictionnaire des chefs》則是我個人非常感興趣的一本書，由法國知名歷史學家、美食作家 Eric Glatre 與 Ferrandi 合作編纂，採辭典詞條的編列方式，由 A 到 Z 解釋法國美食文化的關鍵詞彙，包含物產品種、廚藝知識、廚房設備、工具等，收錄 #共約8000 個詞彙，包含 #1680個廚藝相關、#1240個甜點相關、1009個香料與調味料相關、1260個肉品相關、720個魚與海鮮相關、1480個水果與蔬菜相關、以及1000個酒與餐點搭配相關的詞彙。#厚達1512頁 的主廚辭典中並非只有文字說明，其中有超過2000張圖片與文字搭配，讓讀者對該詞彙能有更清晰直接的認識。這本書不僅值得廚藝界工作的職人們放在手邊隨時查找解惑，也適合對法國美食感興趣、希望能更深入瞭解法國飲食文化的讀者。本書目前還未在 Amazon 上架，但已經可以在 Fnac 與出版商 BPI 網站上購得。

有興趣的大家可以點以下連結下載試閱本，也期待很快會有繁體中文版！

《Chocolat》：
試閱本（法文）：https://tinyurl.com/y62ehbf4
Amazon.fr 線上訂購網址（可以運送至全球）：https://tinyurl.com/y46jjrce

《Le dictionnaire des chefs》：
試閱本（法文）：https://tinyurl.com/yxwve798
Fnac 線上訂購網址（運送限法國境內）：https://tinyurl.com/y3o72zey
Editions BPI 線上訂購網址（運送限法國境內）：https://tinyurl.com/y4ytsle4

🔖 延伸閱讀：
Ferrandi《經典廚藝聖經》推薦：https://tinyurl.com/yyjrleh2
Ferrandi《糕點聖經》推薦：https://tinyurl.com/y3y7pknm

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After the huge success of “The Ferrandi Grand Cours de Cuisine” (Le Grand Cours de Cuisine) and the “French Pâtisserie” (Pâtisserie), Ferrandi Paris, School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, the renowned French culinary school has just launched two other important publications in October. “Chocolat” (English version: Chocolate) is a bible of chocolate making and “Le dictionnaire des chefs” (The FERNANDI Paris chef’s dictionary) an encyclopedia of French gastronomy.

“Chocolat” is published in both French and English versions today. The book contains 304 pages and is divided into two sections: skills and recipes. Starting from the fundamentals of chocolate, it illustrates 40 essential techniques with more than 200 step-by-step photos of making chocolate creams, doughs, bonbons, and decorations. More than 70 recipes such as chocolate bars, flan, millefeuille, eclair, cookies, brownie, etc. are included. They are classified into 3 levels from simple to sophisticated and indispensable so that the readers can choose according to their own needs. The Kindle version is also available so that those who’re interested (and impatient) don’t even need to wait for shipping.

“Le dictionnaire des chefs” is the one that I’m really interested in. In collaboration with Ferrandi, Eric Glatre, the famous French historian and author of French gastronomy, is in charge of the writing and editing of this encyclopedia encompassing more than 8000 entries in 1,512 pages. It covers 1,680 terms of cuisine, 1,240 of pâtisserie, 1,009 terms of spices and condiments, 1,260 of meat, 720 of fish and seafood, 1,480 of fruits and vegetables, and 1,000 terms of food and wine pairings. Serving as an incredibly rich resource to explore the wonderful world of French gastronomy, this book is a great companion for chefs, culinary school students as well as those who’re interested and passionate about the concerned subject and its related professions.

Find the below links for the extracts and orders:

"Chocolat"
Extracts (French version): https://tinyurl.com/y62ehbf4
Amazon.fr product page: https://tinyurl.com/y46jjrce

Le dictionnaire des chefs:
Extracts (French version): https://tinyurl.com/yxwve798
Fnac.fr (exclusive to deliveries in France metropolitan areas): https://tinyurl.com/y3o72zey
Éditions BPI (exclusive to deliveries in France metropolitan areas):
https://tinyurl.com/y4ytsle4

🔖 You might also be interested
Book recommendation - Le Grand Cours de Cuisine FERRANDI, L’école française de gastronomie: https://tinyurl.com/yyjrleh2
Book recommendation - Pâtisserie: https://tinyurl.com/y3y7pknm

#yingsbookreviews #ferrandi #yingc

【玳瑚師父客人見證】《玄學。我的改變》
MY TRANSFORMATION WITH CHINESE METAPHYSICS
(English version below)

文 / 林恩宇 女士 Written by: Mdm Lim En Yu

常常會聽到有關風水玄學這東西，我對它們是一竅不通的，但心裡有半覺得這是種迷信的玩意，而且會覺得有必要相信一個你不認識的人，相信他們說你的命運會怎樣怎樣嗎？那可信度到底有多高？預先知道那麼多又應該怎樣呢？

一兩年前，自己遇到諸多不順心的事， 心情甚糟，迷失了自己，迷失了方向，生活過得一塌糊塗。偶然發現身邊的人蠻多都會做這類看家居風水、改名字、 看八字、流年運程的事情。心想生活既然糟透了，試一試也無妨。可我又很在意這準確性，真的不想隨便找個不知曉的師父。結果就在機緣巧合下，通過我姐的介紹，我有幸認識了玳瑚師父。

第一次正式接觸玄學是玳瑚師父爲我看八字的時候。我真的很震撼玳瑚師父能精准的說了無數有關我過去和現在生活的事情。比如說我會有婦女病，我有耳鳴，兩者都對了，因爲在遇見師父之前我做了身體檢查，發現子宮里有個瘤，然後耳朵也比較不靈敏。生活上僅僅的一些小習慣動態，比如我在Starbucks只會買綠茶，而不是咖啡，然後我偏愛吃辣和麵條，竟然也被發現了，當下給了師父一個掌聲鼓勵，瞬間覺得好厲害啊～！不論大小事情，說得簡直就像看透了你的人格，你的思緒，你的動向，讓你無所隱形，真的佩服師父的功力, 讓我深信玄學這奧妙的東西是真的。

另外師父也解說了，預先知道日後的事其實不必擔憂, 只要你跟隨命里的五行元素，用神，把它活化在生活當中，再正面迎對，它真的可以改變，你就可以少走許多冤枉路，從而光明在前，變得更好。於是我開始跟隨我的五行吃有利於自己的食物，穿屬於我的裝扮，瞭解自己好的一面，提點自己把壞的思緒，壞的個性改掉。生活經過師父的指引讓我突然驚醒，慢慢的走出了一個方向。

再來就是改名字。曾經有想過在我女兒出生時，找個師父爲她取個好名，可最終就只隨自己喜歡的字做爲女兒的名字，其實我心裡一直耿耿於懷。在遇到玳瑚師父爲我算八字的時候，師父也稍微從我和我女兒的名字中說出了一些準確的事，比如我的女兒在某歲之間會入院。事實是在師父說這的前幾個月她是真的生病入院了。

其實經過算八字，我對玳瑚師父在玄學這方面有精密深研的知識已是深信不疑的，所以很自然的讓玳瑚師父爲我母女取個符合我們八字的好名，然後跟著師父的指示換名，再把新名字運用在生活上。慢慢的從我女兒身上發現了很大的改變。像以前每次有人叫她時，她總不會回應, 我常會覺得那名字不符合她。新名字就真的點到她了，叫她時她就會回神看你，懂得回答，而且她還會把名字掛在嘴邊，朗朗上口，從不回應到開始說話唱歌都很多，會交流了。至於我自己，我隱隱約約覺得新名字正在糾正和改變著我的心情心態。心裡上有某種平靜的釋放，人變得比較放寬心，從而外在的整體氣色也變得比較有神。八字的運用和名字的改變，身邊的人感覺到我更有氣息，更有光澤和魅力了。

除了玄學風水，玳瑚師父也精通佛學。認識師父後多多少少也對佛學有了一點認識。很慶幸自己買到了師父出版的書 -《向善向上》，這是一本很值得擁有的書，讓我有機會接觸佛學的教誨。很感謝師父會經常在臉書發一些文章讓我們有機會閱讀，從而啓發提點自己必須多多益善。感謝師父的無私大愛，以佛法和玄學替人排解擔憂，讓我有幸成為收益者之一。也很感謝師父在我生活遇到忐忑不安的時候，願意接聽我的電話，給我一些指導。希望有緣人能向我一樣，遇見玳瑚師父。也希望和祝福師父能在佛學和玄學方面，更上一層樓，心想事成。阿彌陀佛。

[附上一张我与女儿的近照。女儿很喜欢写自己的名字呢。]

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I often hear of Feng Shui and Chinese Metaphysics, and due to my lack of knowledge in these subject matters, half of my heart dismisses it as superstition. Furthermore, I wonder if it is necessary to believe a complete stranger, who tells me how my fate will pan out. How much of it should we believe? What should we do even if we know so much in advance?

A couple of years ago, I encountered many obstacles in life and that seriously affected my emotions. I lost myself in the process and my life became a mess. It was by chance that I found out that many people around me had done home Feng Shui audits, change of their names, Bazi analysis, annual Luck Cycle analysis, etc. I thought since I had hit the lowest point in my life, there was no harm in giving it a try. But I was hesitant because I was particular about the accuracy of such readings, and did not want to look for any random practitioner unknown to me. A stroke of luck had me meeting Master Dai Hu through the recommendation of my sister.

My first actual experience with Chinese Metaphysics came in the Bazi Analysis session with Master Dai Hu. I was truly shocked that Master Dai Hu could accurately point out numerous details of my past and present. One of the 2 things pointed out correctly by him were the facts that I had women's health issues and also suffering from tinnitus. Prior to meeting Master Dai Hu, I went for a medical examination that revealed a tumour in my womb. And my hearing all along had not been well. Even my small living habits could not escape the eyes of Master Dai Hu. He pointed out that I only buy green tea and not coffe whenever I visit Starbucks, and that I have a penchant for spicy food and noodles. I couldn't help but gave him applause on the spot as a form of encouragement! He was incredible! Be it a small matter or a major issue, Master Dai Hu seemed to be able to see right through your character! My thoughts and plans have no place to hide in front of Master Dai Hu! I am in awe of Master Dai Hu's abilities, which led me to firmly believe that Chinese Metaphysics is indeed not a superstition.

Master Dai Hu also added, that there was no need to be worried about knowing the path ahead. As long as you follow the five elements and your favourable ones, and apply this knowledge in your daily life, you are well equipped to meet the challenges coming your way. He said my life will definitely change for the better, and I would not have to walk down so many wrong paths again, but only towards a brighter future. Therefore, I changed my daily living habits, employing my favourable elements in my diet, even my choice of dressing and make-up. I made an effort to understand my strengths and remind myself to eradicate the flaws in my thoughts and character. The patient guidance of Master Dai Hu was a sudden wake-up call for me, and with it, I gradually found a new direction in my life.

And then there is the name change. I had the thought to engage a Master to pen an auspicious name for my daughter when she was born, but I ended up giving her a name of my own whim and fancy. I felt uneasy because of that. When I met Master Dai Hu for my Bazi Analysis, he told me some brief info about my daughter based on her name. He was spot on. For example, he told me that my girl would be hospitalised before a certain age. Indeed a few months before Master Dai Hu's words, my daughter had already fell sick and warded in hospital.

After my Bazi analysis, I was already convinced by Master Dai Hu's deep and detailed knowledge in Chinese Metaphysics. Hence it was natural that I engaged him to pen a good Chinese name suitable for our Bazi, for both my daughter and myself. I followed his instructions to change my name and employed my new Chinese name in my daily life. The same goes for my girl, and not long after, I witnessed a major change in her. She used to be non-reactive whenever someone called her previous name, and I always felt that the old name was ill-suited. However, with the new name, she became responsive. She likes the name a lot and always say it out loud. She went from a non-responsive child to one that starts talking and singing more and becomes more sociable.

As for myself, I am beginning to feel the subtle influence of the new name on my emotions and mindset. I experience a release of tension and a sense of peace, and become more broad hearted. My overall appearance improved as well, looking much more spirited than before. With the new name and the newly gained knowledge of my own Bazi, the people around me noticed that I have became more lively, radiant and charming.

Feng Shui and Chinese Metaphysics aside, Master Dai Hu is also well-versed in the Dharma. Knowing him more or less gave me a bit of knowledge in Buddhism and its teachings. I thanked my lucky stars that I managed to buy his book Towards Betterment, Towards Kindness. This is a book worth buying as it gave me a chance to know the Dharma. I am thankful that Master Dai Hu often post articles on Facebook that inspire and remind me to do more good deeds, the more the merrier.

I am grateful for the selfless and encompassing love shown by Master Dai Hu, helping many people to resolve their woes, using Chinese Metaphysics and the Dharma. I am one of the fortunate ones. I am also thankful to Master Dai Hu, who answered my call and generously gave me advice over the phone when I was very uncertain in my life. I hope more people have the affinity to meet Master Dai Hu. I would like to wish Master Dai Hu good fortunes. May his spiritual cultivation and Metaphysics knowledge scale to the next level. May his wishes come true.

Amituofo.

(Enclosed is a recent picture of my daughter and I. She likes writing her own Chinese name a lot.)

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玳瑚師父春節開運系列活動（四）-
🎊🏮《元宵節風生水起茶會》🏮🎊
Lantern Festival Prosperity Tea Session

玳瑚師父即將在元宵佳節，繼續爲大家開示大環境和小環境整體的運勢。比如，哪個國家的經濟比較好，到哪一個國家旅行能採運，哪一個國家會發生災難，家庭裡的每一個成員，爸爸媽媽哥哥姐姐弟弟妹妹的狀況，甚至妳你自己的狀況，身體健康、事業、財富、投資、婚姻等等，會繼續在元宵節告訴有幸參與的人。

日期及時間：11 February 2017, Saturday, 8pm - 1030pm
地點：Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Marina Square

有意出席者，請發短訊聯絡吾的助理： +65 90212098，以便留位。為了表達個人誠意，玳瑚師父一概不接受透過別人代傳的簡訊報名。

簡訊中請附上：
1）個人中文姓名，
2）個人八字，

以便玳瑚師父能夠依照您的八字所需而指點您。

餐飲自費，除此以外，沒有額外收費。請趁早報名。一律歡迎有福有慧有心者！請記得攜帶紙和筆，及誠懇禮貌的學習態度。來拜年的報名者們，請記得帶一對年柑和紅包，向玳瑚師父拜年。

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When Spring comes around, on the Yuan Xiao Festival, Master Dai Hu would share his forecast on the micro and macro view of the world. This is his annual super bumper gift to his readers and fans.

Topics on the agenda include which countries will enjoy better prosperity, which countries are best for traveling, which countries are more prone natural disasters, the luck analysis of every family member, and even that of your own. You will get clarity on your own state of health, career, wealth, investment, relationship, etc, if you are among the fortunate participants.

Date & time: 11 February 2017, Saturday, 8pm - 1030pm
Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Marina Square

To reserve a slot, kindly send a text message personally to my assistant at +65 90212098. Requests sent on behalf of other people will not be accepted.

Information required:
1) Your Chinese name,
2) Your birth detail,
so that Master Dai Hu can advise you, based on your elemental needs.

I welcome people who are eager to learn and willing to put in the effort to turn life around for themselves and their loved ones. Do register early to avoid disappointment! Please remember to bring a pair of mandarin oranges and a red packet to pay your New Year call to Master Dai Hu.

【玳瑚師父公告】《向善向上 - 新書上市！》
My New Book Release - Towards Kindness, Towards Betterment!
(English version below)

這書代表我的心。結集了我2013年至2015年的網路文章，這書代表我成長過程中，汲取智慧的一種旅程。這書以繁體中文和英文印製。感謝台灣出版商，白象文化。

如果妳你是一心想要學善，這本書能夠完全提供妳你這方面的方向。如果你要學佛， 想要改善命運，增加自己本身良好的磁場，這本書裏都有。可以說，這本書包羅萬有，只有妳你誠心願意地去閲讀，包管妳你獲益匪淺！

這是本善書，玳瑚師父前些日子曾解說何謂善書。善書一定能夠放光，不是妳你放在櫥窗裏，晚上妳你就真的看到它的光，而是一種無形的光，能 夠改變妳你的磁場、妳你家的氣場，能夠導人向善，改變人的命運，這就是善光的意思。善書必定有善神護佑，妳你閲讀這本書，將它放在妳你身 邊，善神也會來眷顧妳你，但妳你本身一定要讀，妳你讀了，消化了，善神會更加持久地在妳你周遭。

下一場的茶會，吾將會親自簽名，送幾本書給有心有福的讀者們！

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This book represents my heart. A small collection of my online articles from 2013-2015, it chronicles my progressive journey of attaining wisdom. The book is printed in both traditional Chinese and English. Much gratitude to my Taiwan publisher, White Elephant.

If you have the sincerest of desire to be a virtuous person, this book is fully capable of giving you the right direction. If you want to learn the Dharma, change your life for the better, and increase the positive energies of your body, this is the book for you. I can say that this book is all encompassing, and as long as you read it with a willing and sincere heart, you are bound to benefit immensely!

This is a virtuous book, and Master Dai Hu had explained previously on what exactly is a book of virtue. Such a book will give out Light. Not the ordinary light which you can see with your physical eyes, but a Light with no physical form. This Light will transform the energy fields of yourself and your home. It will inspire others to be virtuous and change their destinies for the better. This is what I meant by the Light of Virtue. A virtuous book would surely be protected by the Gods. When you read the book and place it beside you, you will be protected as well. However, you must really read and understand the book and the messages it conveys. In this way, the Gods will be around you longer.

In my next tea session, I will personally sign and give out some copies of this book to sincere readers with a keen learning attitude to better their lives!

http://www.pcstore.com.tw/elephantwhite/M21776062.htm (Taiwan)
http://www.masterdaihu.com/book-purchase-towards-kindness-towards-betterment/ (Singapore & Malaysia)