Both a gastronomic travelogue and a collection of more than 125 recipes, Savoring Desserts captures the rich dessert traditions of America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. You'll discover a bounty of unforgettable finales, from elegant French fruit tarts, crunchy Italian biscotti, and silky Spanish custards to lotus-filled Chinese dumplings, Mexican almond cakes, saffron-scented Indian sweets, and all-American pies. Savoring Desserts celebrates the many pleasures of good eating-and good living-in a single memorable volume.