Dee W. (dwolters) reviewed Cutie Pies: 40 Sweet, Savory, and Adorable Recipes on + 63 more book reviews
"Cutie Pies" by Dani Cone- owner of Seattle's High 5 Pies and Fuel Coffee
I got an email from PaperBack Swap, my favorite book site saying I had won the weekly drawing and would be receiving the book "Cutie Pies." WOW, that made my day! I love Paper Back Swap (read about how it works) and getting a free book from them was just, sweet.
And what a sweet book it is...Cutie Pies is a collection of 40 sweet, savory, and adorable recipes for pies. This is not a book to read in the middle of the afternoon, with lunch long forgotten and dinner nowhere in sight, because the pictures and recipes are incredible.
The author tells her pie story then jumps right in to the foundation of all good pies, the crust. From there it is all uphill, with a new twist on an old favorite or a totally new idea for a pie. There are techniques for making pie pops (pie on a stick) or pie jars (individual pies baked and eaten out of jelly jars. Some are savory meal type pies, others are cream and holiday pies. But all are just yummy looking.
While this is a working type of cookbook, the illustrations and photos make it worthy for a place on the coffee table as well as the kitchen counter. Would make a great gift for your dessert loving friends.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from PaperBack Swap from weekly drawing (thanks). All opinions expressed are my own.
I got an email from PaperBack Swap, my favorite book site saying I had won the weekly drawing and would be receiving the book "Cutie Pies." WOW, that made my day! I love Paper Back Swap (read about how it works) and getting a free book from them was just, sweet.
And what a sweet book it is...Cutie Pies is a collection of 40 sweet, savory, and adorable recipes for pies. This is not a book to read in the middle of the afternoon, with lunch long forgotten and dinner nowhere in sight, because the pictures and recipes are incredible.
The author tells her pie story then jumps right in to the foundation of all good pies, the crust. From there it is all uphill, with a new twist on an old favorite or a totally new idea for a pie. There are techniques for making pie pops (pie on a stick) or pie jars (individual pies baked and eaten out of jelly jars. Some are savory meal type pies, others are cream and holiday pies. But all are just yummy looking.
While this is a working type of cookbook, the illustrations and photos make it worthy for a place on the coffee table as well as the kitchen counter. Would make a great gift for your dessert loving friends.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from PaperBack Swap from weekly drawing (thanks). All opinions expressed are my own.
N R. (Moonpie) reviewed Cutie Pies: 40 Sweet, Savory, and Adorable Recipes on + 1175 more book reviews
There are several books published on small portion desserts and even meals, but this is the only one I know of with just pies! And who doesn't like pie! Being it is only pies, this is still a very versatile cookbook. There is a great variety of recipes, each category having savory and sweet. Many of the recipes give the option to bake full size or smaller size pies. There are cutie pies baked in standard muffin tins, Petit-5s bake in mini muffin tins, pie jars, hand held pies, pie pops (love this one!), and standard size pies. There is a special chapter with different crust recipes, measurements for all the pies, and how to make the perfect crust. Even after many years of baking I learned some new things here!
This is a quality cookbook. Cover and pages are sturdy. The pictures are great and very tempting. Recipes are simple to read and follow. Ingredients are not complicated and the majority you will have on hand. I liked the heavy glossy pages that will hold up to many years of baking.
In the past, everyone baked pies but not so much now. Most are store or bakery bought. This book is a goldmine of gifts, treats for your family or parties. I think many would be great for bake sales. Smaller portions especially in desserts make it a treat but no guilt for over indulging. These recipes will give you the opportunities to not only bake something yummy, but also to show you took the time to show you really care. It would be fun for the family to have an all pie day! Pies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! With this cookbook you could do it!
I received this book free from Andrew McMell Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
This is a quality cookbook. Cover and pages are sturdy. The pictures are great and very tempting. Recipes are simple to read and follow. Ingredients are not complicated and the majority you will have on hand. I liked the heavy glossy pages that will hold up to many years of baking.
In the past, everyone baked pies but not so much now. Most are store or bakery bought. This book is a goldmine of gifts, treats for your family or parties. I think many would be great for bake sales. Smaller portions especially in desserts make it a treat but no guilt for over indulging. These recipes will give you the opportunities to not only bake something yummy, but also to show you took the time to show you really care. It would be fun for the family to have an all pie day! Pies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! With this cookbook you could do it!
I received this book free from Andrew McMell Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
