Nonfiction Book Reviews
Page One of FourClearly Delicious by Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz
DK Publishing, January 1999.Trade Paperback, 143 pages.
ISBN: 0789437511.
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Clearly Delicious is a photographic guide
to preserving, pickling and bottling which also contains
contains instruction, procedures and
recipes.
The book provides instruction through full-color
photographs and step-by-step examples
for topics including: preserving and bottling
equipment, jams and jellies, using fruits in
alcohol, flavored drinks, pickles, relishes,
mustards, oils, vinegar, herbs and spices.
The book also includes a special decorating
and presentation section to help you create
delightful gifts.
Some of the 200 recipes in the book include
red currant jam, strawberry preserves, three-fruit
marmalade, cranberry butter, cherry brandy,
kiwi-passion fruit syrup, pickled horseradish,
banana chutney, corn relish, English mustard,
fiery chili oil, garlic vinegar, five-spice powder
and spice blend.
This book is recommended reading for those interesting in preparing delicious preserved foods for themselves or as gifts to family and special friends. A useful and colorful reference to add to your cookbook collection.
Ultimate Cake by Barbara Miller
DK Publishing, January 1999.Trade Paperback, 160 pages.
ISBN: 0789437600.
Ordering information:
Amazon.com.
Ultimate Cake is a guide to the
world of cake baking, with delicious
recipes and practical advice.
The book contains over 100 cake recipes
including recipes for: pound cakes, sponge cakes,
layer cakes, chocolate cakes, fresh fruit
cakes, tarts, fruit and spice cakes, nut and
seed cakes, cheesecakes, meringues, pastries,
cookies, festival cakes and children's
party cakes. Many recipes include a full-color
photograph of the delicious cake so you will know
how it should look when you have
finished baking and decorating. The book also covers
the key ingredients and equipment used in
cake making, with a beautifully photographed guide to
basic cake baking techniques and principles.
A must-have volume for novice and professional
cake makers, which is packed with information and
fantastic recipes.
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