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Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts |
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Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts |
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by: Alice Medrich
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5638 EAN: 9780446516662 ISBN: 044651666X Label: Warner Books Languages: Manufacturer: Warner Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 192 Publication Date: 1994-10 Publisher: Warner Books Studio: Warner Books Editorial Review: Product Description: Featuring more than eighty recipes, the follow-up cookbook to Cocolat, from the author whose name is synonymous with chocolate desserts, offers such delights as Triple Mousse Cake, Chocolate Walnut Torte, and Chocolate Truffles--all with lower fat and fewer calories. Amazon.com Review: There are considerably fewer calories in Alice Medrich's latest book than in Cocolat, her first, award-winning cookbook. In Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts, Medrich presents recipes that cut fat without compromising texture or flavor--a chocolate lover's dream come true. With offerings like Black Bottom Bananas Napoleons (made with chocolate custard) or Double Chocolate Layer Cake (with less than a third of its calories from fat), Medrich proves that wonderfully indulgent treats don't have to add to your waistline. The book won the 1995 James Beard Cookbook Award. Accessories: Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Ho-HumI have read all of Medrich's books so far-this being the last one. I know that this book has recieved accolades from the critics and fans alike, but I disagree. For one thing, with the word chocolate highlighted in bold print in the title, it would seem to suggest that the book is primarily about chocolate; (the author writes books about chocolate after all), but half of the recipes in this work are not made with chocolate at all. As I have written in other reviews of her books, the self-congratulatory text in her books are tiresome and it is evident in this one as well...when you look at the paragraphs in her introduction, it seems every third one starts with "I" and then follows with something like "my stuff was so fantastic..everyone was amazed!" You know, there is such a thing as humility, but it is certaintly not evident in these books. I prefer cookbooks with a forward written by someone else; a person with "know-how" to stand up for the author-to show examples why the author should earn our respect..this is what feels comfortable to me as a reader. Also, the photos were not as good as shown in her other works and I had expected the same quality and consistancy, so this was a disappointment. The techno-culinary babblings (informational writing) got pretty stale too, although some other readers may like this. Obviously the critics did...this book recieved an award. Personally, I don't think this is her best work.I have seen several authors offer excellent low-fat recipes for desserts (Steven Raichlin is a good example) so the fact that Medrich has a few recipes that work here is not really that noteworthy. I know this review reads like I am a sourpuss but rest assured, most of my other reviews are not as harsh as this. It is only one opinion-mine. Rating: - An ingenious cookbookI have yet to make something in this book that isn't delicious. So far, I've made the marble cake, brownies, tiramisu, chocolate chip biscotti (mmm, tasted just like a real cookie!), and chocolate souffle torte. Everything is easy, clearly explained, and RICH. Like another reviewer said, these are great recipes that happen to be low-fat. And there's no gimmicks, like "Oh, just substitute half the fat with apple sauce." Medrich teaches you how to maximize the flavor of your full-fat ingredients so you use less but taste more. I am so sad this book is no longer in print. If I lost my copy, I would die! BTW, everyone thinks I'm a kitchen god. It's not me; it's the book! Rating: - SighI am left to slobber and drool uncontrollably and often wonder aloud how heaven could improve on this magnificent art form. I fully suspect St. Peter and all the rest dine regularly on a menu culminating in these wondrous desserts. Now, this is what a low-fat, antioxidant is supposed to taste like. Sigh. . . Rating: - Simply Wonderful!Clearly Ms Medrich has turned creating low fat, high flavor desserts into an art form! Many low fat recipes taste low fat, but not the ones in this book. It is comprehensive and included is everything from easy cookie recipes to stunning dressy desserts. Make sure to try Michael's Brownies, they are simply addictive! The book is visually stunning, and also includes detailed information on ingredients and techniques which makes this into a real cooking reference. The book is well researched and one of my favorite subject books.
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