100 Afternoon Sweets is a beautifully photographed cookbook with recipes developed and curated by Sarah Kieffer. Released 1st Oct 2024 by Chronicle Books, it's 304 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats.
Another excellent collection from this prolific and talented author. This is a definitive and extensive collection of recipes with something
for everyone - from classics to
fairly fancy and innovative.
These will gladden the hearts of anyone who has ever searched in vain
for a recipe to take to a family gathering or other event. This
will become a staple for every cook who enjoys baking sweet treats.
The
introduction (indeed the whole book) is written very clearly and covers
everything from tools to supplies to "how-to" tutorials and techniques.
The recipes are grouped roughly thematically: one bowl bakes, brownies blondies & bars, pie bakes, no bakes, weekend projects, partial recipes/frostings/alternate doughs, and extras (toppings, creams, sauces).
The
recipes have their ingredients listed bullet style in a sidebar.
Measurements are given in US standard with metric measurements in
parentheses (yay!). Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along
with yields and cooking directions. Yields, description, and prep time
are included in a header bar. Most of the ingredients are easily sourced
at any moderately well stocked grocery store.
The
book also includes a short author bio and conversion charts, along with
an index including an ingredients index. There is a short bibliography
and links for sourcing specialized ingredients and equipment. The
recipes themselves are varied, and represent a wide variety of holidays
and occasions to celebrate. They're tasty and many are simple and easy
to prepare, requiring few ingredients and little prep time. Other
recipes are *very* fancy and will impress even the most jaded tastes.
Five stars. This is a winner collection. It would make an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, gifting, or home use. This volume coordinates in art and printing style with the other books in the series.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
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