Sweeter off the Vine by Yossy Arefi
Blogger (Apt 2B Baking Co.) Yossy Arefi grew up in the
Pacific Northwest, her tastes strongly influenced by her Iranian father moved
to New York with dreams of going to culinary school; nightmares of mountains of
college debt sent her to find a job in a restaurant, first as a receptionist,
baking at home in her tiny kitchen, convincing her boss to give her a shot in
the kitchen. This gorgeously
photographed cookbook takes home cooks on a journey through the four seasons
using the fruits (and herbs) of each season to create spectacular, fresh
desserts, some simple to put together quickly after a busy day, while others
require a day off to spend the time with the ingredients for proper
results. Spring time includes the
ubiquitous strawberry and rhubarb, but in completely new ways: rhubarb pairs
well with a sturdy rye flour to create an unusual upside-down cake and
strawberries purred with Campari make ice pops for grown-ups as the spring gets
warmer. Summer heralds the arrival of
all manners of mixed berries and stone fruits for not only cobblers and
buckles, but pies, frozen treats and filings for cream puffs. Fall brings apples, pears and squash, but not
forgotten are the persimmons and quince and harder to find Concord grapes to
warm up the cooler days. Winter
celebrates the holidays with cranberries and dates, but citrus is the real
star, brightening up heavier meals and days with shorter sunlit hours. Even the most complicated recipes are easily
explained, as is what to look for when selecting the fruit from the market or
your own garden. Arefi combines
interesting ingredients in unusual ways with some most delicious results.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for
this review.
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