Although I own and have reviewed a few books about sourdough, I cannot resist a new book about it. And as Michelle Eshkeri writes at the beginning of this book: "There is not only one way to make bread and there are as many ways to make good bread as there are bakers". The book... Continue Reading →
I am not a gardener and my green space is just an apartment balcony. However, this book caught my eye, in particular as it offers practical ideas for minimising waste.I found the book very informative. If you have no real knowledge of how plants, roots and stems work, you can learn enough in this book... Continue Reading →
I love Thai food but I have never had a Thai cookbook. This one is a real gem. It is very pleasant to read and has beautiful illustrations. And it is much more than just a cookbook. It is also more generally about Thai food a culinary habits. Both the photos and the text tell... Continue Reading →
Asian food is delicious but it is not always easy to make because many books do not explain how to prepare the dishes. This book is a really nice way to enjoy great recipes and learn some of the Asian techniques so everyone can explore the making of tasty Asian food. The recipes are varied.... Continue Reading →
Although the bread machine has made bread making easier in the busy households we live in nowadays, it still leaves the bread lover with some frustration. The bread it produces is not so crusty, lacks flavour and always comes out with the same shape. This is what the author decided to explore, to think out... Continue Reading →
I really love this book about soups. It covers a really wide range of soups: vegetarian, soup as a meal, pulses and grains etc. All the basics are explained, including making stock, and plenty of tips are shared which will allow the reader to use this book as a start point to modify the recipes... Continue Reading →
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