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The Perfect Scoop
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By
David Lebovitz
$33.25
Price includes NZ wide delivery! Ships from UK supplier | Rating: | | | Format: | Hardback, 246 pages | | Other Information: | 50 colour illustrations | | Published In: | UK, 25 April 2011 |
Ripe, seasonal fruits. Fragrant vanilla, toasted nuts and spices. Every luscious flavour imaginable is grist for the chill in The Perfect Scoop, pastry chef David Lebovitz's gorgeous guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas and more. Chocolate or strawberry sorbet? Orange popscicle or rum and raisin ice cream? Mojito granita or sweet potato ice cream with maple glazed pecans? This collection of frozen treats ranges from the classic to the comforting to the cutting edge, with an emphasis on intense and sophisticated flavours and a bountiful helping of the author's expert techniques. As well as easy-to-follow recipes for a dazzling range of ice creams, sorbets and granitas, The Perfect Scoop features irresistible toppings and sauces - from classic hot fudge to exotic candied red beans and cajeta (a Mexican form of caramel) - and mouth-watering mix-ins, such as chocolate chip cookie dough, buttercrunch toffee and honey-sesame brittle. The author blurs the line between sweet and savoury, recommending ice creams made of intriguing ingredients like parsley, basil, black pepper or avocado, and offers an array of innovative serving suggestions. With an essential equipment overview, advice on what to look for when purchasing ingredients specifically for use in frozen desserts, and expert technical advice, this oh-so-cool book contains all the info you'll ever need on how to create the perfect scoop. |
About the AuthorDavid Lebovitz is a pastry chef, author, and creator of the award-winning food blog www.davidlebovitz.com. Trained as a baker in France and in Belgium, he worked for twelve years in the pastry department at the famed Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California. Room for Dessert, his first book, was an International Association of Culinary Professionals award nominee. He is also the author of The Sweet Life in Paris and The Perfect Scoop. David writes, blogs, and leads culinary tours from his home in Paris, France. David Lebovitz is the author of Room for Dessert, Ripe for Dessert and Ready for Dessert as well as The Great Book of Chocolate - hailed by the New York Times as a book of the year. He was a pastry chef for many years and was named as one of the top five pastry chefs in the Bay Area by the San Fransisco Chronicle. He now lives in Paris where he leads culinary tours of the city. Reviews'David Lebovitz really stands out from the crowd as one of the best in the business. The Perfect Scoop is full of stunning recipes.' - Rachel Allen Mail on Sunday 'The recipes look very good indeed, with some interesting flavour couplings' - Anthony Worrall Thompson Daily Express (Saturday magazine) 'Essential reading if you plan to delve into the frozen arts' The Guardian 'The ultimate ice-cream compendium for novices and professionals alike...inspiring photography' Caterer & Hotelkeeper 'The author is an aficionado of frozen desserts, and his enthusiasm is infectious.' Great British Food 'A dazzling array of recipes to suit every palate. Here's hoping for enough sunny days to try every recipe.' Psychologies 'Fresh vibrant flavours that are both appealing and delectable... David Lebovitz's visually sumptuous book on ice creams ticks these boxes. All the recipes we tried were easy to follow and delivered on their promises.' Four stars **** Time Out
| Publisher: | Jacqui Small LLP | | ISBN: | 1906417547 |
| EAN: | 9781906417543 | | Dimensions: | 26.67 x 19.3 x 3.05 centimeters (1.24 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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