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

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

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books (September 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570615047
• ISBN-13: 978-1570615047
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. Little "dewatobay" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	H. Carman "holly" (forney, tx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will be the pride & joy at every function involving food & humans., December 22, 2008

By	E. Liu "Jolie.." (Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this wanting to get my hands a little dirty, for the first time, baking from scratch. Not only do I now create goods that can never seem to stay on the cooking rack for more than five seconds, I've also learned a lot of basic baking techniques. Yes, some techniques are slightly harder than others, & some require additional tools, but if you're game this book is a must have. I know I was, shortly after I got this in the mail I bought my first (Kitchen Aid) stand-up mixer & haven't looked back since. Now, maybe one of these days I'll be able to actually taste one of my creations before I get bum-rushed in the kitchen. Another plus? The simple fruit muffins in this book will turn even the sourest neighbors into friends.