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The Sweet Life

The Basics and Beyond

Hardcover

Published: 2nd April 2012
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Irresistible cakes, ice creams and desserts, to weaken even the strongest resolve!

MasterChef Australia 2011 winner Kate Bracks knows about desserts.

This mouthwatering array of inspired dessert recipes includes favourites such as Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Mousse as well as fresh new ideas, such as Kate's Chocolate, Date and Hazelnut Torte, Raspberry and Pistachio Frozen Nougat and Vincotto Figs with Caramelised Walnuts and Mascarpone. Kate also puts modern twists on old classics, from her Spiced Crème Brûlée, to her irresistible Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches, or her Brown Butter Cheesecake. This is food to weaken even the strongest resolve!

The structure of the book is designed to guide the home cook from the 'basics' - incorporating basic techniques, such as sauces and syrups; how to make the perfect meringue; make your pastry rather than buy it; how to cook with gelatine - to 'beyond the basics' for the more confident cook. And, if you really want to impress, there's a chapter at the end where all the techniques can be put together to wow your friends and family. There's also a code throughout the book to help you determine which recipes are most suited to your particular cooking desires and ability.

Indulge your own sweet tooth with this glorious book of baked treats and dessert recipes from Australia's MasterChef 2011 winner; and don't forget the golden rule ... always lick the bowl!

About the Author

Kate Bracks is MasterChef Australia's 2011 winner. She grew up in Sydney, where she became a primary school teacher. After the birth of her second child, the family moved from the city to Orange, NSW, where she currently lives with her husband, Luke, and their three children, Erin, Liam and Maya. Kate is working towards running her own B&B one day, with exquisite food!

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4.0

Good for all levels

By Kim

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Pros

  • Easy To Understand
  • Great Ideas
  • Great Recipes
  • Informative
  • Quality Photos
  • Well Written

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Becoming Inspired
    • Trying New Dishes

    Comments about The Sweet Life:

    Good intro to competent options

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    Author's Notep. 7
    Introductionp. 9
    Syrups & Saucesp. 12
    Meringuep. 38
    Custards & Sabayonsp. 58
    Ice Creams & Sorbetsp. 84
    Frozen Dessertsp. 118
    Gelatinep. 144
    Pastryp. 162
    Cakes & Puddingsp. 186
    Baked Treatsp. 218
    A Sweet Endingp. 238
    Conversion Chartp. 249
    Special Dietary Requirementsp. 250
    Indexp. 251
    Acknowledgementsp. 255
    Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

    ISBN: 9781864711363
    ISBN-10: 1864711361
    Audience: General
    Format: Hardcover
    Language: English
    Number Of Pages: 250
    Published: 2nd April 2012
    Publisher: Random House Australia
    Dimensions (cm): 27.1 x 20.3  x 3.0
    Weight (kg): 1.23