It’s our birthday! And we turn 3 with our most addictive issue yet! Devoted entirely to the ‘last course’, our third anniversary special brings you the ultimate ‘Wicked List’ of the most craveable desserts from around the world. From global faves like trifle and crepes to lesser-known beauties like kazandibi and knafeh, you’ll find them all in this astoundingly yummy line up. The icing on the cake? We’ve got a formidable pool of the finest patissiers, pastry chefs and food writers from across India and the world to decode these gorgeous creations for you. Along with foolproof recipes, you’ll find amazing tips and tricks and unique personal anecdotes and stories from the greats. Award-winning writer Michael Krondl’s essay on the evolution of desserts—from the humble fruitcake to the au courant Cronut—is a delicious read. Don’t miss our tete-a-tete with Aussie pâtissier Adriano Zumbo a.k.a. ‘the sweet assassin’ who has taken the pastry world by storm. Also meet the savoury side of chocolate and get hands-on with financiers as Kishi Arora guides you step-by-step through the art of making these French classics. The grand finale—culinary maestro Peter Gilmore’s splendiferous Guava snow egg, which features as this month’s showstopper. Grab this blockbuster edition before it’s polished clean.