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Guided by pastry chef/owner Meg Ray's creative hand, home bakers and Miette fans can capture the gorgeously girlish Miette aesthetic, as well as the unique flavors from the bakery Conde Nast named one of The Top 10 Pastry Shops in the World. This book brings home the beauty and presentation that draws locals and tourists to Miette. With: *60+ top-secret formulas for Miette's irresistable sweets, including: cakes, tarts, cookies, gingersnaps, macarons, caramels, toffee, marshmallows, pots de creme, buttercreams, mousses, ganaches, and frostings. *75 colour photos from award-winning photographer Frankie Frankeny *unique technique tips from Meg Ray, owner/baker *a brief history of Miette, from the Berkeley Farmers' Market to the present.
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Frankie Frankeny is a San Franisco-based photographer. She was voted one of Entertainment Weekly's 100 Most Creative People in the United States. Her work for Chronicle Books includes The Star Wars Cookbook, The Art of the Bar, and Michael Chiarello's Bottega.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful book, the pages are scalloped and wonderfully decorated. However, it comes with an insert that states, "throughout this book, there are inconsistencies in the weight of flour and sugar measurements". Guidelines are given to correct the errors but to be honest I want to be able to open the page and follow the recipe. As this is not a book I would use on a daily basis, I wonder how many times I would forget to adjust the quantities, resulting in disaster! I would definitely purchase a later edition of this book if all the inconsistencies were corrected.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have waited a long time for this book and was very excited when it arrived this morning and whilst this is a beautiful book I was surprised, to say the least, that it also comes with separate note from the publishers making corrections on some of the recipes! For example it gives you alternative instructions on how to make Vanilla buttercream - surely someone should have proof read the book before it went to print. There are also fewer pictures than I would have liked especially from a bakery that prides itself on presentation and specifically says that they like the french way of baking which means appearance is just as important as flavour. I am yet to make any of the cakes but very much look forward to trying something new.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have eagerly awaited receiving this book and so far have not been disappointed - the design of the book is perhaps what first thing that grabs your attention. Beautiful photography and the scalloped pages draw you into it before you can say no. And why would you want to?
The section explaining basic techniques, etc. is worth taking the time to read and will make the rest of the book easier to follow.
The recipes themselves are mouth watering. Some may appear a little adventurous for the home baker but I am willing to give them a go. For UK readers the recipes are given in American cup sizes, etc. but these can easily be converted with a little searching on-line.
My only slight criticism would be that not all of the recipes include a photograph, which would have been helpful when trying to recreate at home, but on the whole this book would be a pretty and practical addition to any keen amateur bakers collection.
The section explaining basic techniques, etc. is worth taking the time to read and will make the rest of the book easier to follow.
The recipes themselves are mouth watering. Some may appear a little adventurous for the home baker but I am willing to give them a go. For UK readers the recipes are given in American cup sizes, etc. but these can easily be converted with a little searching on-line.
My only slight criticism would be that not all of the recipes include a photograph, which would have been helpful when trying to recreate at home, but on the whole this book would be a pretty and practical addition to any keen amateur bakers collection.
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A long wait and not worth it.
I thought this book looked so gorgeous and imagined it being packed full of delicious recipes. What a disappointment! Read more
Published 4 months ago by line73uk
Looks lovely but be wary of errors
Meg Ray's Miette brings the famous San Francisco bakery of the same name to your kitchen; famous for her signature mid sized cakes, especially those like the one on the cover with... Read more
Published 5 months ago by SL Trivuncic
I might have bought a Dud???
This might seem like a strange review as I have just ordered a copy of this book and silly me, I did not read the reviews like I should have. If you go into Amazon. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. A. Vanderschaaf
disappointed...
I love the website which enticed me to make an order for this book... the recipes look yummy! However, was so disappointed to see so many mistakes for a recipe book I find this... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sarah
Never judge a book by it's cover
That will teach me, I was eyeing up this book for months based on the delicious looking cake on the cover. Silly me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sam Harrison
Any help?
I have been making cakes for a long time, however I am really struggling with the Gingerbread cake. I have now made it 4 times, and every time it has failed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Michele
A wonderful book. Everything perfect. Thanks for everything.
The very fast shippingA wonderful book, both the book itself as the recipes. Everything perfect. Thanks for everything.I love shopping at Amazon.
Published 8 months ago by Efi
Fabulous Book
This is not only a very pretty book with beautifully scalloped-edge pages but I found it to be very inspirational. Read more
Published 8 months ago by MissCupcakes
Disappointing
I am very disappointed with this book, granted it is very pretty to look at but the recipes are overly complicated and not suitable for the weekend baker, if like me you want to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Melinda
inspiring book
I waited along time for this book and so far it has not disappointed. The design is beautiful and draws you in. Read more
Published 8 months ago by cakesmith
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