Books by Buys

Alain Buys Born in 1958, Alain Buys followed the traditional apprenticeship, then went on to perfect his craft in many highly reputed "patisseries." With a graduate degree in psychology and the professional title of Brevet de Maitrise he became an instructor. During his nine years of teaching, Chef Buys won acclaim at competitions for his artistic works of pastry. Alain Buys presently works in France and abroad as a consultant to professionals, launching pastry or bread baking businesses. Jean-Luc Decluzeau Jean-Luc Decluzeau was born into a family of pastry chefs and as a result started his apprenticeship at a very young age. He went on to complete his work-study and obtained the Brevet de Maitrise. At 30, Chef Decluzeau began teaching and during this time developed and perfected a method for learning the art of decorating with a paper cone. After receiving many awards for his decorated pastries, in 1992 he created "l'Association pour la Promotion des Arts Alimentaires" which has become a "think tank" for chefs, teachers, leaders in industry and enthusiastic amateurs.