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__NOTOC__<!-- Remove -->{{newreview|author=Chloe Coker and Jane Montgomery |title=The Vegetarian Pantry|rating=4|genre=Cookery|summary=Chloe Coker and Jane Montgomery aren't strict vegetarians, but they are ''passionate about fresh, healthy, seasonal, meat-free cooking.'' A shared frustration about being unable to find the inspiration and ideas they wanted led to this book, with its recipes which will appeal to everyone from strict vegetarians to meat eaters. Reassuringly they're not out to convert anyone - just to give some inspiration, particularly to people who haven't tried this type of food before. Some recipes are suitable for vegans (or can be easily adapted) and they're clearly marked, as are those suitable for people with a gluten intolerance.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>184975344X</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Will Torrent|title=Patisserie at Home|rating=4|genre=Cookery|summary=I've always been in awe of people who can make great desserts - the ones which taste amazing AND look stunning on the plate. I have used [[The Roux Brothers on Patisserie by Michel and Albert Roux]] (that's Michel Roux senior, by the way and not his son) but I found the book almost pernickety in some of its requirements and I've long wished for a book which was rather more relaxed and aimed at the home cook rather than someone who aspired to be a professional chef. ''Patisserie at Home'' seemed to fit the bill.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1849753547</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Hannah Miles|title=Cheesecake|rating=4|genre=Cookery|summary=I have a weakness for cheesecake, the genuine item rather than the over-sweet lookalikes found in some supermarkets. I love that unctuous richness and the slightly tart taste on the tongue. I'm less keen on what they deliver in terms of calories, but that simply means that cheesecake has to be an occasional treat - and the best that there is around. So, ''Cheesecake'' by Hannah Miles was going to press all the right buttons. Hannah reached the final of Masterchef in 2007, so she knows a thing or two about food.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1849753520</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Tori Finch|title=A Perfect Day for a Picnic|rating=4|genre=Cookery|summary=There are strange reasons why books appeal to you. With ''A Perfect Day for a Picnic'' my immediate reaction was it would be lovely to have the ''weather'', never mind the food. Then I had a look at the spine of the book (I know - I'm sad) and it looked just like one of those expensive linen glass cloths - you know, the ones you have to ''iron'' and it brought back such memories of childhood picnics that I had to see what was on offer.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1849753539</amazonuk>}} {{newreview|author=Andy Bates|title=Andy Bates: Modern Twists on Classic Dishes|rating=3|genre=Cookery|summary=I do tire of cook books which regurgitate what are essentially the same recipes time after time. Sometimes food writers rework their own recipes - a tweak here, a change of emphasis there and you can have the same dish many times over, so it's a real breath of fresh air when you find a book which seems to have new ideas, or genuinely new approaches to classic dishes. Andy Bates has a classical background (working in a Michelin starred restaurant by the time he was seventeen and time in France to hone his skills) but his business is a stall in London's Whitecross street market. So - a perfect combination of technical knowledge, experience and knowing what people ''really'' want to eat.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1908917709</amazonuk>}}
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|author=Margaret Powell
|summary=I have a weakness for puddings and whilst I wouldn't consider buying a ready meal I will happily trawl the aisles for a good desert when I haven't the time to spend in the kitchen. So, the opportunity to read a book with the sub-title ''every pudding you have ever wanted to make'' was simply too good to pass up. I have two favourites when I think of puddings – Tarte Tatin and Crème Brulee – so I was keen to see Phil Vickery's recipes for these classics.
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1847376835</amazonuk>
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