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Tells the story of how two American brothers came to be making and selling ice cream in Kerry. This book shares a selection of recipes, from vanilla ice cream made with milk from Kerry cows to Frozen Strawberry and Banana Daiquiris made with locally grown fresh Irish strawberries.
Ireland is home to a range of cheeses whose excellence is recognised internationally. At the forefront are farmhouse cheesemakers whose world is explored here for the first time in a comprehensive guide to the producers and the cheeses they make. Each cheese is described in detail, its characteristics such as colour, texture, aroma and flavour. Cheese facts are presented with easy-to-read icons indicating the species/breed of animal milked, whether the milk is raw or pasteurised, if traditional or vegetarian rennet is used, and whether the cheese is produced under organic principles. Supporting information includes the history of cheesemaking in Ireland, how cheese is made and best conserved, and resources for cheese lovers. Derry Clarke, Ross Lewis, Catherine Fulvio, Clodagh McKenna, Denis Cotter, Darina Allen, Rachel Allen and others contribute Irish farmhouse cheese recipes. Lavish photography complements this exploration of the world of Irish cheeses.
"Sweet Creations: A Comprehensive Guide to Homemade Ice Cream Delights" is a captivating and informative book that takes readers on a delightful journey into the world of homemade ice cream. From the first page to the last, this book is filled with expert advice, step-by-step instructions, and mouthwatering recipes that will empower readers to create their own frozen masterpieces. The book begins by exploring the joy of making ice cream at home, emphasizing the sense of accomplishment and the sheer pleasure of crafting a delectable treat from scratch. Readers are introduced to the necessary equipment and tools, along with valuable tips on selecting the best ingredients to achieve exceptional results. Understanding the science behind ice cream making is essential, and this book delves deep into the principles that govern the process. From the role of fats and sugars to the importance of emulsifiers and stabilizers, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of how each ingredient contributes to the final product. The book goes beyond the technical aspects of ice cream making and explores the joy of pairing ice cream with complementary treats. From warm brownies to freshly baked cookies, readers will learn how to create harmonious flavor combinations that elevate the ice cream experience to new heights. The author also shares valuable insights on hosting ice cream socials and parties, providing tips for planning, serving, and creating a memorable event. "Sweet Creations: A Comprehensive Guide to Homemade Ice Cream Delights" concludes with a recap of key points, emphasizing the fundamental principles and techniques covered in the book. The author encourages readers to continue exploring and expanding their ice cream-making skills, offering a final dose of inspiration to keep the ice cream magic alive. In this book, making homemade ice cream becomes an immersive and joyful experience. It is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and the simple pleasure of indulging in a creamy, frozen delight. With its wealth of knowledge, tantalizing recipes, and practical guidance, "Sweet Creations" is an indispensable guide for anyone passionate about creating and savoring homemade ice cream.
We all have recipes that are dear to our hearts, passed on to us from our grannies, grandads, great aunts and uncles. This book is the culmination of an effort to collect, document and sample those recipes. Collected online and by post from people across Ireland, the book is a true flavour of what Irish people value about cooking and baking on this changing island. With a mix of sweet and savoury, full meals, snacks and desserts, Our Grannies' Recipes is a charming book of Irish recipes for the whole family to enjoy and includes favourites such as: Apple Pie, Irish Beef Stew, Brown Bread, Pancakes and Chicken Soup. 'A unique collection of delightful recipes from Grannies kitchens all over Ireland' -The Irish Examiner.
Everyone has a favorite sweet treat. Whether it’s a delicious brownie or the perfect mouthwatering chocolate chip cookie, simple, homespun treats are some of our most beloved. Melissa Murphy has a love of desserts that started when she was born on Thanksgiving Day—her mother refused to go to the hospital until the two pies she’d baked had been served. Now, Melissa brings that passion to the loyal devotees of her popular, award-winning Sweet Melissa Pâtisserie shops. What makes Melissa’s desserts and pastries special is that they are treats we all know and love with a fresh spin that make them more delicious than ever before. In The Sweet Melissa Baking Book, Melissa shares her simple, triedand-true techniques and her French-influenced, American-style baking approach. There are desserts for everyday, such as Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies, and for more special occasions. Warm and spirited, The Sweet Melissa Baking Book also contains charming anecdotes from Melissa’s life of baking. With more than one hundred recipes, the simple treats in this book will make each day and every special occasion sweeter.
' I can't imagine that I will ever enjoy writing anything as much as I've enjoyed writing this book. It contains the culinary subjects nearest to my heart - all sweet things.Puddings and preserves, cakes and biscuits, chocolates and fudges, ice creams and chewy meringues, they are all here...' Claire Macdonald runs a family hotel at Kinloch Lodge on the Isle of Skye. One of the highlights of every meal whether prepared for her husband and four children or for guests, is the sweet course. Sweet Things has a remarkable range and variety of unsurpassed puddings , gateaux, fruit mousses, jellies, tarts and crepes. Claire Macdonald also gives her favourite tried and trusted recipes for jams, chutneys and sweets, plus homemade cakes and biscuits for hearty highland teas.
Bestselling author and world-renowned chef David Lebovitz continues to mine the rich subject of his evolving ex-Pat life in Paris, using his perplexing experiences in apartment renovation as a launching point for stories about French culture, food, and what it means to revamp one's life. Includes dozens of new recipes. When David Lebovitz began the project of updating his apartment in his adopted home city, he never imagined he would encounter so much inexplicable red tape while contending with perplexing work ethic and hours. Lebovitz maintains his distinctive sense of humor with the help of his partner Romain, peppering this renovation story with recipes from his Paris kitchen. In the midst of it all, he reveals the adventure that accompanies carving out a place for yourself in a foreign country—under baffling conditions—while never losing sight of the magic that inspired him to move to the City of Light many years ago, and to truly make his home there.
A vibrant, delectable cookbook that elevates making ice cream at home to an art form—with 75 original recipes. Lomelino's Ice Cream is your guide to all things sweet, creamy, icy, indulgent, and homemade. Linda Lomelino, the stylish blogger at the helm of Call Me Cupcake!, is a kitchen wizard who crafts ice cream so beautiful and delicious you can almost taste it melting on your tongue as you read. Learn to make sinfully smooth ice creams, cool sorbets, and chunky-nutty-chocolaty frozen treats; not to mention ice-cream cakes, floats, sauces, meringues, and crumbles to top it all off.
*"Sís delivers an encomium to summer, to the power of learning, and to that beloved, creamy-cold treat." --Kirkus, starred reviewSavor summer anytime with this breezy, sweet and irresistible picture book from Hans Christian Anderson Award winner and three-time Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís!Dear Grandpa,Summer is going well. I am very busy. But don't worry, I am not forgetting about school! I read every day. I practice my math facts. And I am even studying world history!Peter Sís's delicious tongue-in-cheek vision of summer dishes up the whole scoop on everyone's favorite frozen treat, and proves that ice cream is every bit as enriching for the mind as it is for the taste buds. Readers everywhere will be begging for seconds and thirds!
Contains over one hundred recipes for bake sale treats including cookies, brownies, breads, bars, cupcakes, rolls, muffins, cakes, pies, and others, and offers advice on packaging items and tips on organizing a bake sale.
