Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery and Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets and Savories [Paperback]

Leslie Mackie (Author), Carol Field (Foreword), Andrew Cleary (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2006

Macrina’s irresistible creations, from rustic potato bread to pear and cracked pepper bread to crisp, crackly baguettes, have made Seattle a culinary destination for fans of scrumptious baked goods. Author Leslie Mackie, revered by chefs and artisan bakers throughout the country, brings her talent and passion to this beautiful cookbook. The recipes here run the gamut from simple morning muffins to impressive European pastries and show-stopping desserts. Now customers, cookbook buyers, and food lovers everywhere can experience the delicious offerings of Macrina in their own kitchens.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Below is a partial list of publicity hits and achievement awards/accolades for Macrina Bakery and Café and for chef/owner Leslie Mackie. Attached to this are the following: 1. Leslie’s contributor information from the Holiday Breads article in the Novem

About the Author

Leslie Mackie is the former head baker of Grand Central Bakery, where she introduced European artisan breads to Seattle. Frequently featured in national media, she lives in Seattle. Andrew Cleary lives in New York City. Carol Field lives in San Francisco

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books (September 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570615047
• ISBN-13: 978-1570615047
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Professional Cooking > Professional

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLE and DELICIOUS, May 6, 2007

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M. Little "dewatobay" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery and Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets and Savories (Paperback)

I bought the first copy as a gift. I have not purchased a new cookbook for myself in years, as I have dozens and dozens. I did not think there was anything new under the sun for me in the world of cookbooks - WRONG!
I have enjoyed the Macrina bakery since it opened, and Leslie's cookbook faithfully includes all the best of her breads, sweets, and savories.
The recipes are soooooooooo straightforward, simple, yet are unique combinations of everyday ingredients. So, I purchased two more - yep, one for me and one more gift.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars not for the amateur baker, December 31, 2007

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H. Carman "holly" (forney, tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery and Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets and Savories (Paperback)

i saw this bakery on a food network special. the cakes and breads looked so good i had to buy it. i've made a couple of things out of the book. they turned out exceptional. i still get requests for the cake i made out of it two years ago. the thing is, for me the amateur baker, the recipes were kinda intricate and hard to follow/understand. it can be done. but with some work and concentration--no kid interruptions that's for sure.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love the Bakery, not the book., March 12, 2009

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This review is from: Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery and Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets and Savories (Paperback)

I LOVE Macrina, but the cookbook has several significant errors in the recipes that I have found. Be careful, if something seems "off" in one of the recipes, it probably is.