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Stacks: The Art of Vertical Food (Paperback)

~ (Author), Frankie Frankeny (Photographer)
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Fabricant has translated the art of food layering to our kitchens.... Instructions and... possible combinations will intrigue the experimenting gastronome.Barbara Jacobs -- Booklist, Chicago, IL Aug. 1999

Now you, too, can dazzle friends (even better: enemies) with food towers built by sleight of hand. -- Skyway News Dec. 22, 1999

Stacks explains how to properly build [vertical] creations, using molds to craft the shape, and how to garnish and serve. Laurie Holloway, staff writer -- Nashville, TN Tennessean Dec. 27, 1999


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Former restaurateur Deborah Fabricant takes food to new heights with her stacks of delicious, dramatic edible towers. The over 50 recipes are illustrated with full-color photography and step-by-step photo instructions that make these dishes easy to prepare, yet oh-so-impressive.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 184 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press (September 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580080626
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580080620
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,818 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, fast, fun, coolall my favorite things!!!, October 29, 1999
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Like everyone else today, I don't have enough time to take care of the basics much else plan a creative, delicious meal - Deborah's book has solved that problem. There are recipes for fancy dinners as well as recipes for Wednesday night leftovers. Plus, she gives lots of instruction, encouragement and suggestions for creating your own "stacks." I LOVE this book!!!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite cookbook, August 14, 2000
I saw Deborah on the Donny and Marie show and decided to order her book..I got the book and the Stack heart shaped molds and I even amazed myself!

I am newly inspired...and her recipes are truly delicious--I made the chocolate bread pudding stacks...it was fun and now my relatives are asking me to make Stacks for all of our family get togethers.

I especially like the matrix with the list of all of the possible combinations...I feel like a kid in a candy shop-I actually stayed up till midnight experimenting with different possibilities. I haven't had this much fun in the kitchen in a long time.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative, beautiful and delicious food!, October 27, 1999
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One of my friends told me about this book, Stacks. What a find! It's such a creative way to do any kind of food - I've even made some stacks with leftovers! But the most fun is at a dinner party when you incorporate it into the meal, especially as a dessert - people go wild! Thanks to Deborah for such an innovative book. Does she have any more books on cooking?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
I ordered this book as a replacement for one I gave to my son. It has some really interesting and tasty recipes. Read more
Published 16 days ago by K. Baran

5.0 out of 5 stars I STILL love it
I bought this in 2003. Is vertical food out of fashion? Not so trendy anymore? Who cares. I think everyone likes a beautiful presentation and the recipes in this book are not only... Read more
Published on August 18, 2006 by V. E. Hunt

5.0 out of 5 stars Saw it on Food Network... bought it
This book has some fantastic ideas to give your food life. I loved it!! I first saw this book on Food Network's "Top Five" vertical foods. Read more
Published on July 12, 2006 by William Craver

5.0 out of 5 stars Stacks, The Art of Vertical Food
I bought this book about a year ago and have had more fun than anything making these wonderful "tall food" dishes. Read more
Published on February 7, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Wow your guests!
When I first saw a picture of a "stack", I was drawn to it immediately. I had to buy the kit and soon realized I needed more ideas, so I bought the cookbook. Read more
Published on September 7, 2001 by Chef Amy

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn How to Serve Up EyeAppealing Dishes
This cookbook delivers the home chef who want to spice up the appearance of food with this new vertical style. Read more
Published on February 1, 2001 by rodboomboom

2.0 out of 5 stars Vertical Art
First of all, in the forward, the author tells us that she is not a professional chef or had professional training and encourages you that if she can do it you can too... Read more
Published on June 19, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Deborah Fabricant has written a revolutionary cookbook.
"Stacks" takes the monotony out of daily meal preparation. It is a fun, easy way to make beautiful food. Read more
Published on October 13, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Deborah has out-Martha'd Martha!!!!
This cook book is not only informative and innovative, but stylish and sophisticated as well. The easy to follow recipes will delight your guests and raise your own self esteem... Read more
Published on October 7, 1999 by Juliette Becker

5.0 out of 5 stars My now favorite cookbook...
I love this book! I made two of the recipes...they were extraordinary...delicious and visually stunning. I put Martha Stewart to shame! My guests were amazed. Read more
Published on September 22, 1999

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