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Title: Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague by Rick Rodgers, Kelly Bugden ISBN: 0-609-60453-8 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Pub. Date: 05 February, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $37.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.47 (15 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Wonderful book could use a better editor
Comment: Rick Rodgers' sumptuous cookery book travels through the history, romance and elegance of the coffee houses of Vienna, Budapest and Prague. His writing is both fluid and descriptive; the pictures a delight. The basic methods and detailed execution of the pastry, cake and bread recipes are easy to follow, as written. That being said, the "descriptive" part of the book is very hard to read. This is because the editor has chosen a very stylized font in what I would estimate is approximately 8 point. The recipes, while in the more conventional Times New Roman, are also in a point size not conducive to reading across a kitchen counter. I bought this book as a gift for my elderly mother, who lived in Vienna during her youth, but did not give it to her as I knew she would never be able to read such small print. Even with 20/40 vision and "relatively" young eyes, the book is difficult for me to read.
The other problem is the layout of the recipes on the pages. For example, the recipe for Sachertorte begins on the bottom of page 59 and resumes on the top of page 62. The recipe for Viennese Crescent Rolls begins on page 96 and resumes on page 98. Not a problem for someone reading this book as entertainment in an easy chair in the den, but definitely a problem for the cook who has the book in a book holder on a crowded kitchen counter.
Rating: 5
Summary: Exquisite Recipes & Writings
Comment: Millions of thanks to Rick Rodgers for bringing exquisite Austrian and Hungarian recipes to America. This is one very rare book since in America, it's very difficult to locate recipes like the ones Rick Rodgers presents to us...you can certainly count on Rick Rodgers.. he is one of the most demanded and best cooking teachers in the country. His recipes are famous for being "fool proof". I have tried numerous cookie recipes. The walnut crescents are simply sublime...they go perfectly with coffee. The thumbprint cookies are too pretty that I decided not to dust them with powdered sugar. The chocolate-almond macaroons are crispy, like meringue and they disappeared by nighttime. The cherry-almond coffee cake is out of the world and my neighbor already requested it for her birthday! Rick Rodgers' book is very resourceful..many interesting historical writings...I never knew the odd mystery behind Sachertorte! I have never seen a book like Kaffeehaus...and I'm quite sure there will not be another book like it for a long time if not never. Get it while it's available!
Rating: 5
Summary: Longing for Budapest...
Comment: After spending summer in Budapest, I have been dreaming of its winding streets, rustic charm and great cafes. Stepping inside of them is to feel like a kid again, with your mouth watering, your eyes widening and you making painstaking decision -- which of the luscious desserts to pick! Well, thanks to Rick Rodgers I can bring a whiff of Budapest cafe into my house. So far I made a few things and they have turned out to be wonderful. Berry Roulade is a beautiful to behold and can be made with minimum effort. Indeed, both sponge cake and berry cream (I used frozen raspberries) were so delicious, I was tempted to eat them before rolling the cake! I have to note that I have some experience with baking, therefore I have not had troubles with instructions. I suspect that novice bakers might find some recipes daunting, however if you would like to learn, this book provides excellent instructions as well as methods for storing finished products and ways to organize your time. Even history bits were fascinating, and I read them as I was beating the eggs for the batter. I look forward to curling with a cup of tea and a piece of my Roulade this evening. For all of those who would like to recreate famous pastries and cakes, this book is a find. I could applaud Mr. Rodgers for compiling such a delectable collection of authentic and easy to replicate at home recipes.
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Title: Paris Sweets: Great Desserts from the City's Best Pastry Shops by Dorie Greenspan ISBN: 0767906810 Publisher: Broadway Books Pub. Date: 29 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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Title: Chocolate Desserts By Pierre Herme by D. Pierre/Greenspan Herme ISBN: 0316357413 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: 20 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: The Baker's Dozen Cookbook : Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques by The Baker's Dozen ISBN: 0060186283 Publisher: Morrow Cookbooks Pub. Date: 06 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Perfect Cakes by Nick Malgieri ISBN: 0060198796 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $37.50 |
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Title: Desserts By Pierre Herme by D. Pierre/Greenspan Herme ISBN: 0316357200 Publisher: Little Brown & Company Pub. Date: November, 1998 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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