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Gorgeous Desserts is another winner from the Kyle Cathie stable! Annie Bell is without a doubt one of my favourite food writers and the photography of Chris Alack is superb. I knew I would love this one before I even turned a page.<\/p>\n Gorgeous Desserts is another winner from the Kyle Cathie stable! Annie Bell is without a doubt one of my favourite food writers and the photography of Chris Alack is superb. I knew I would love this one before I even turned a page.<\/p>\n
Annie has a style of writing that is both humorous and engaging \u201c…What appears to be an impossibly thin liquid at the start shapes up nicely into a luscious caramel that coats the sponge by the time the oven\u2019s done its stuff.\u201d The sort of writing that gives you confidence and comfort.<\/p>\n
There are so many recipes that are updated versions of old favourite puds. It\u2019s not often that I think that tinkering with tradition is a good idea but Annie\u2019s recipes add so much to the original. The regular trifle will always be a great festive option but how lovely to have several versions. Modern Sherry Trifle has a mousse of mascarpone instead of custard. Cranachan Trifle draws on both Scottish and English culinary traditions and tempts me to go out and buy a trifle bowl. Italian Trifle is simple if you use shop-bought cake and makes a lovely presentation in individual glasses……but you get more in a trifle bowl!<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t, dear reader, ask me to pick a favourite recipe from this book. I probably have about 30….or 40! There are lots that I should mention as outstanding. Each page presents an \u201cOoooohhh \u2013 Aaaahhh\u201d opportunity but Cherry Cheesecake Cake (no, that\u2019s not a stutter, that IS the name of the pud) would be a delicious. There is a Chocolate Fondant Pudding that I would give somebody\u2019s right arm for, and Apple Butterscotch Pie is going to be a regular chez nous.<\/p>\n
This is one of those \u201cmust see\u201d books. Its large format is clear and impressive. If you are looking for a dessert cookbook as a gift then my advice is to buy two of these – you will definitely want to keep one for yourself.<\/p>\n
Gorgeous Desserts
\nAuthor: Annie Bell
\nPublished by: Kyle Cathie
\nPrice: \u00a3 14.99
\nISBN 978-1-85626-742-7<\/p>\n
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