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Field Guide to Cookies: How to Identify and Bake Virtually Every Cookie Imaginable [Paperback]

Anita Chu (Author)
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Release date: September 1, 2008
At last, a field guide to baking and identifying virtually every cookie imaginable, from Snickerdoodles to Pfeffernusse!
 
Field Guide to Cookies is the definitive guide to cookies from around the world, with more than 100 recipes and variations on such tried-and-true classics as gingersnaps, whoopie pies, and pinwheels as well as traditional international favorites like pizzelles, baklava, and alfajores.
 
This delectable guide introduces readers to the best techniques for creating drop, bar, molded, rolled, and sandwich variations. Every cookie is photographed in glorious full color, with step-by-step instructions on how to prepare, bake, and store your creations. Entries include fascinating historical background, helpful baking notes, and serving suggestions for each delicious variety.
 
Whether you’re a baking novice or veteran pastry chef, mouthwatering home-baked confections are just minutes away with Field Guide to Cookies!

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About the Author

Anita Chu is a graduate of Tante Marie’s Professional Pastry program and a former baker for Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe. She channels her love of baking, writing, and photography on her award-winning Web site, Dessert First.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books; Min edition (September 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1594742839
  • ISBN-13: 978-1594742835
  • Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 1 x 5.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #505,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“ This book is great for beginners and experts alike. ” Ann Walsh  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ And there is a beautiful color photo of each cookie. ” Nancy  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Snap Out of Your Baking Rut October 2, 2008
By Erin E. Nichols
Format:Paperback
It may only be October, but I believe I've found the perfect stocking stuffer for the upcoming holiday season. The pocket sized cookbook A Field Guide to Cookies by Anita Chu promises to assist you in learning how to identify and bake virtually every cookie imaginable. She isn't kidding either. The author offers up recipes in all the major cookie categories including drop, bar, molded, and rolled.

Each recipe is neatly outlined with a general description of the treat, the historical background, serving suggestions, helpful baking notes, and even storage tips. Best of all, located in the center of the book are color images of every recipe. This is especially helpful due to the number of recipes inside that I've never heard of before. Have you ever made a Financier? How about a Speculass or a Congo Bar? Sometimes I find it hard to break out of my chocolate chip cookie comfort zone, but I sincerely believe this cookbook will nudge any home cook out of the baking rut you may be experiencing.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but... April 7, 2010
By Stephany Benbow
Format:Paperback
I hate giving this cute book a bad review, but it has failed me many times. I love that it has pictures of each cookie, and all manner of facts about cookies, but the recipes are not good. I have made maybe five or six cookies from here now, and only one (anzac biscuits) was worth eating. I have been a professional baker for eight years now so it's not like I can't follow a recipe. I think they might not have been tested enough really. It's a shame, but I've given up on this book. Too many sub-par cookies due to it's pages means it is going in the back of cookbook cabinet. I'll keep it around for the fun trivia, but I don't plan to bake anything from it again.
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11 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific cookie book September 22, 2008
By Nancy
Format:Paperback
I love the size and shape of this book.
There are so many cookies, some I have never heard of and I'm a pastry chef! And there is a beautiful color photo of each cookie.
This is an outstanding reference guide to cookies.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Guide to cookies
Gave two as gifts and kept one. I had most of the recipes but it is a very neat book to have
Published 2 months ago by Faye G. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Best cookie book I ever owned
My mom got me this book because I originally got it at the library and loved it but didn't have enough check out time to go through it all. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Fluffy Geek
2.0 out of 5 stars It's a rush job
Some of the previous reviewers hit the nail on the head. The recipies haven't been tested by the author enough. Some of the recipes aren't even complete. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars Asw Advertised
This book is great for beginners and experts alike. I bake often, but was looking for several old-time recipes I hadnt been able to find elsewhere. They are in the Field Guide. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ann Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great recipes and fun facts!
Every recipe in Field Guide to Cookies includes the history, serving suggestions, general description and baking tips for this particular cookie. Read more
Published 21 months ago by CuteEverythingcom
1.0 out of 5 stars Unusable
Sadly, this is is a wholly unusable book. It is poorly indexed. The pictures are not with the recipes - they are in a separate section. Read more
Published on June 1, 2010 by Kenneth A. Berkun
5.0 out of 5 stars Best cookie book EVER!
Best cookie book EVER! A huge variety and all made with good ingredients--butter, eggs, etc, NOT shortening and gelatin! Read more
Published on November 9, 2009 by Janis A. Varo
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of tips and international recipes
I really like this little book. It's got great recipes, tips on techniques, and lovely pictures of the cookies. Read more
Published on January 27, 2009 by A. Simons
5.0 out of 5 stars MMMMMM GOOD!
This book is wonderful! Helpful for the person just learning to make cookies, but helpful for even a person like me who bakes a lot. Read more
Published on December 27, 2008 by Kari L. Franzoni
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book about cookies...
El libro me parece fantástico, tiene una grandísima variedad de recetas, trucos y consejos. Ideal para principiantes o para tener un buen compendio de recetas.
Published on December 16, 2008 by Mobula
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