Review
This is a timely publication: the goodies presented would make ideal presents for the festive season, or the book itself would be an acceptable stocking filler. In this age of fast food and instant gratification, a gift from this book would be unusual, and welcomed by anyone who appreciates good food. Arranged in sections, Edible Gifts covers the following areas: chocolates, sweets & boozy fruits; cakes & biscuits; curds, butters & conserves; vinegars, oils & olives; and chutneys, relishes & mustards. Most of the recipes follow a well-trodden path; they are revamped oldies, or classics, but one or two have a new twist, such as sweet cardamom mustard, and orange and saffron oil. The little cakes called friands, sound especially delicious. Chinese fortune cookies and chocolate gingerbread are also included. Each recipe has a colour picture, often life-size or larger, either showing a finished dish or the ingredients. The recipes are fairly simple and clearly explained. There is little text and most of the recipes need no explanation. One recipe, however, gives some interesting background: the introduction to green olives with coriander and thyme explains that coriander is an aphrodisiac, and that thyme enables one to see fairies. (Kirkus UK)
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Sugar Mice and Coconut Ice - just two of the delectable, easy-to-make Edible Gifts by talented food writer, Kay Fairfax. Food makes a marvellous gift, and when it's home-made it's even better. Your family and friends will always appreciate the extra care and affection that goes into a gift you've made yourself. Chapters include: Chocolates, Candies, and Liqueur Fruits; Cakes and Cookies; Curds, Butters, and Conserves; Vinegars, Olives, and Oils - and Chutneys, Relishes, and Mustards. Presented in pretty bottles, jars, wrappings, and boxes, all these Edible Gifts are delicious and personal - with lots of pizzazz.
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