S'mores: Gourmet Treats For Every Occasion [Hardcover]

Lisa Adams (Author), Joyce Oudkerk Pool (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2007

S'mores

Gourmet Treats for Every Occasion

S'mores takes the classic campfire treat to an unbelievably yummy new level! Lisa Adams has set out to create recipes for s'mores that really live up to their name and leaving everyone clamoring for "some more!" S'mores shares dozens of delightful recipes that use fruits, chocolates of every variety, sauces, breads, cookies and more to embellish the classic s'more and add variety, creativity, and fun to the fire.

Delicious new takes on the classic campfire dessert.

Recipes include:

Fruit Flavor Burst

Banana Caramel

Kettle Corn

Caramel Apple

Chocolate Raspberry Croissant

Stuffed Apricot

The Roasty Toasty

Chocolate Yogurt

Smashing Pumpkins

Candy Cane

Fun Facts:

July 7th is Chocolate Day!

August 10th is National S'mores Day!

August 30th is National Toasted Marshmellow Day!

The first publication of the "Official S'more Recipe" was in the Girl Scouts newsletter, published by the Girl Scouts in 1927.

Lisa Adams is a writer, camping veteran and lifetime sweet tooth who loves to share her divinely delicious recipes with s'more fans everywhere. She lives in Menlo Park, California.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

While the world might not have been waiting for a book devoted solely to s'mores-the campfire classic composed of chocolate, graham crackers and toasted marshmallows-outdoor types might want to give Adams's book some consideration before packing for their next trip. Offering over 50 riffs on the theme, Adams adds everything from mangoes and cranberries to popcorn to the basic recipe, as well as more inventive fare such as a Boston Cream Pie S'more, made up of strawberry shortcake cups, a marshmallow and chocolate frosting. Those with an aversion to graham crackers will find ideas incorporating everything from chocolate cookies to fresh apricots and even sliced Granny Smith apples to bookend their fillings. None of the recipes are going to win any culinary awards, but the recipes are simple to replicate, making them ideal for children and young-at-heart marshmallow lovers.
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Review

"S'Mores: Gourmet Treats for Every Occasion" has techniques for roasting the perfect marshmallow and properly melting a piece of chocolate, but Adams pairs and substitutes the three original ingredients to come up with dozens of recipes. -- Wichita Eagle, March 28, 2007

A little stack of sweetness just got better. The book gives s'mores lovers something to salivate over. -- Miami Herald, International Edition, March 9, 2007

Adams takes the humble campfire treat to new levels. The pictures will have you reaching for the lighter and bag of marshmallows. -- Arizona Daily Star, April 4, 2007

Author Lisa Adams puts such a creative twist on her recipe variations that even traditionalists are sure to find a new favorite. -- St. Petersburg Times, March 21, 2007

Lisa Adams has managed to come up with more than 60 creative and palate-pleasing variations in "S'mores". Don't let the subtitle - "Gourmet treats for every occasion" - mislead you. The recipes are simple enough for an 8-year-old Girl Scout to prepare. All feature marshmallows, but many include tasty substitutes for plain graham crackers: brownies, chocolate chip cookies, apples, and even pound cake. It's the combinations that are gourmet - and meltingly delicious. -- Christian Science Monitor, April 11, 2007

Lots of luscious color pictures let you see the presentations. Overall, a fun and attractive book, guaranteed to bring out your inner Camp Fire Girl or Boy Scout. -- Library Journal, April 15, 2007

Our favorites are her seasonal s'mores, like the squashed chickie s'more. It puts Easter Peeps to perfect use, tastes really good, is horribly/wonderfully messy and will make you giggle. We're always ready for s'more of that. -- Chicago Tribune, April 4, 2007

You will never look at campfire treats the same. [Adams] takes those...concoctions to gourmet and beyond. -- Orlando Sentinel, February 21, 2007

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; First Edition edition (January 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423600916
• ISBN-13: 978-1423600916
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,876 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Yum! For kids and adults alike! April 24, 2007

By S. Benjamin

Format:Hardcover

I settled down to look thru this book one evening, and found myself literally salivating over some of the desserts! I tried two of them at a little dinner party I had last night, and equally impressed both the teenagers and the adults with what were secretly the easiest recipes ever. This dessert book is a keeper.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative inspiration! May 25, 2007

By S. L. Fraser

Format:Hardcover

I really like cookbooks that inspire the imagination. Get me thinking about a meal or a type of food product in a way that I hadn't thought of before. This book does just that. It's chock full of the most fun and inventive ideas on what is otherwise a simple concept. What a great and simple way to surprise dinner guests or family whether it's a casual meal or something more elegant. It's amazing that someone hadn't thought of this sooner!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas December 21, 2010

By Keith Corbin

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Some real good ideas in this book for that s'more lover in you or your life. From simple ideas to more elegant desserts, this is a good collector book.

For something different try using Reeses Peanut Butter Cups versus simple chocolate. People that come over to my house go crazy for them on fire nights. York Peppermint Patties are also amazing in a s'more! Try with different candy bars, really, you can have some amazing s'mores!