When shopping around for most delectable books on chocolate sweets, it is a wise idea to get a taste of as many books as possible. This mini-book review will introduce you to six of our favorite summer reads."Ice Cream!: The Whole Scoop!" by Gail Damerow
If you have never investigated the world of frozen desserts or if you are a dessert connoisseur and are simply interested in obtaining some more edification on the subject, then this Ice Cream!: The Whole Scoop! is the perfect book for you.
Author Gail Damerow shares manufacturing tidy-bits and recipes with her readers. Readers learn about whole-scale manufacturing procedures, easy-to-make recipes and little-known information about some of the world’s favorite frozen treats. After a short read, you too could craft an icy dessert that will please anyone – including individuals that favor soy milk, rice milk, yogurt and sherbets.
Damerow bridges the gap between readers who may know nothing about the science of cuisine and seasoned chefs that are simply interested in an entertaining read. Readers will find the information fun to explore – from a study of milk fat ranges, to the science of the composition of honey and other stabilizers. Even if you’re not an ice cream lover, chances are very good that there is someone in your family that can benefit from a short study of this sinful icy sampling.
"The Best Ice Cream Maker Cookbook Ever" by Peggy Fallon
Nearly everyone at some point or another has owned an ice cream maker. Dreams of creamy frozen delights circle in their heads as they read the instructions and attempt to concoct brilliant ice cream recipes. Yet, many of these owners soon realize, blending the right mix of cream and flavorings can deter anyone from approaching the machine a second time.
The Best Ice Cream Maker Cookbook Ever by Peggy Fallon is the primary resource for all of those individuals wishing to blend their love of creating fine-crafted foods with their desire for simple, fail-proof recipes. With exotic ice cream flavors such as Kiwi-Lime, Mango Margarita and Spiced Raspberry to choose from, ice cream makers can craft a different gourmet treat each week.
And for those individuals wishing to stay away from the creamy stuff, there’s a section in this book for you too: "Sorbets, Granitas and Other Ices."
"The Ice Cream Maker : An Inspiring Tale About Making Quality The Key Ingredient in Everything You Do" by Subir Chowdhury
Ever thought you could learn all of life’s lessons from an allegory about ice cream manufacturing? Apparently neither did Pete, the hero of this quick-read novella. Pete, an ice cream maker, grows frustrated by the difficulties that he faces during the ice cream manufacturing process. His cream is lumpy, his cartons leak and his employees just don’t ever seem quite up to the task of making a high-quality product.
Thus, Pete contacts his friend Glen Goodwill, who maintains a smooth-running, high-energy natural foods store. Goodwill then explains the virtues of leadership to Pete in scientific terms that Pete can understand.
If you’re looking for a quick read and an inspirational feast, then The Ice Cream Maker : An Inspiring Tale About Making Quality The Key Ingredient in Everything You Do might be just up your alley. Be sure to read it with a bowl of your favorite ice cream!
"Passion for Ice Cream" by Emily Luchetti and Sheri Giblin
Author Emily Luchetti combines her passion for ice cream with the vivid photos of Sheri Giblin to create a masterful book that explores the world of gourmet ice cream desserts. Each dessert is intended to be made using a hand-crank ice cream maker and comes out tasting like Rum Raisin Ice Cream Sandwiches, Apricot Sherbet Cake or Pistachio.
Even the casual coffee table book reader will enjoy spending a few hours diving into the pages of Passion for Ice Cream. And, if you’re an adventurous cook, by all means, try a recipe or two.
Williams-Sonoma Collection: "Ice Cream" by Mary Goodbody and Chuck Williams
Williams-Sonoma is widely known for producing high-quality coffee-table books that delight visitors and can sometimes even come in handy in the kitchen. Their newest book, Ice Cream brings together over forty fine ice cream recipes into one location. These recipes are perfect for any summertime gathering or glamorous night in with friends. Readers will learn how to quickly craft frozen desserts that will be so delicious, your guests will wonder how you managed to ever pull them together.
The book is also easy to use and employs a sidebar filled with essential ingredients and techniques that are necessary for each recipe. Again, Williams-Sonoma combines high-quality photography with easy-to-follow recipes to create a book that will quickly become any ice cream lover’s favorite.
"The Ultimate Ice Cream Cookbook" by Bruce Weinstein
Ice cream lover Bruce Weinstein carefully describes the exact steps that need to be taken in order to create the perfect frozen dessert. Weinstein combines a love for a vast amount of flavors with a skilled ability to mold them into perfectly sensational treats that leave the reader salivating for more.
While the average chef may not be able to follow Weinstein’s instructions very easily, there is no doubt that with a little bit of patience and a lot of persistence, any chef can create the guise of being a master. Ever wanted to try Ginger Ice Cream? How about Casher Ice cream? With Weinstein’s The Ultimate Ice Cream Cookbook, mastering these flavors (among others) will prove to be rewarding.
