Archive for the ‘cooking’ Category

Fruits of the Earth by Gloria Nicol

Fruits of the Earth by Gloria Nicol, hardback published by Cico Books. ISBN 978-1-906525-26-2, price 14.99 from www.cicobooks.com
This book is absolutely jammy. I know I shall never need another jam recipe book. Yes there is raspberry and other single fruits, but it’s the mixtures of fruits that makes this book. What about fig jam, green [...]

Sweet and Simple Party Cakes by May Clee-Cadman

Sweet and Simple Party Cakes by May Clee-Cadman, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-2687-9, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
Aimed at the beginner, these simple cakes are stunningly beautiful. Anyone presented with one of these would be over the moon. Good basic recipes to build on, excellent instructions and fabulous photography. Not being immensely confident with sugarcrafting [...]

Cakes by Rachel Lane and Carla Bardi

Cakes by Rachel Lane and Carla Bardi, hardback published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-84543-431-3, price 16.99 from www.apple-press.com
I am not sure this book should be allowed for I am certain I am going to get very fat. I doubt that I have ever seen a more sumptuous cake book and a small part of me [...]

The Help Yourself (and others) Cook Book

The Help Yourself (and others) Cook Book by Dawn Waldron, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-559-8, price 4.99 from www.searchpress.com
This is not a cook book to gloat over, there are no lavish illustrations to make your mouth water. There’s some great recipes and information with sound eating principles in this little book. Every book [...]

The Vegan Scoop by Wheeler del Torro

The Vegan Scoop by Wheeler del Torro, softback published by Fair Winds Press in the USA. ISBN 978-1-59233-392-9, price 12.99 in the UK, available from www.fairwindspress.com
Wow, this is a delicious book full of yummy ice cream that is vegan. Healthier than the dairy alternative, you should quickly get hooked on these ice-creams. My only complaint [...]