Review: Really handy guide
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2012
I think I was first attracted to this book because of the cover - the 'gingham' look took me straight back to my own childhood and summer-time memories of baking with my gran.Anyway, on beyond the cover...A couple of things I needed to look up because I'm in the UK, but that was a minor inconvenience, and interesting anyway - though maybe the next edition could address this. There's a link to the website in the book, so I'll email the author directly on that.Well, what a handy list! I've seen lists before, but not with explanations attached.Two examples out of many: I had no idea how the material used for a cake pan would change how the outside cooked in relation to the inner, and nor did I know I had to make that certain change when using Pyrex. I also found out why I need to use the flours specified in a recipe and not just use any old one that comes to hand.One reviewer here says the list is too long, but the things she mentions are in the 'optional' list and they can be added as and when.The author includes a link to a printable list which I'll be doing, so thanks for that, Joyce Middleton.