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Sondheim not only layers individual vocal lines into dense mille-feuilles of choral noise but also forces contrasting feelings into uncomfortable proximity with words that belie the tunes, and vice versa.

From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2021

Unsurprisingly, there's also a great dessert chapter — Albert and Michel Roux both began as pastry chefs — loaded with clafoutis and soufflés and mille-feuilles, as well as fritters and simple peaches and cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2016