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The Pizza Gourmet: Simple Recipes for Spectacular Pizza
Received book as promised and book was just as advertised book brand new I had a copy I had found in library ,had too many recipes to try in a short time . Being a pizza nut just had to have a copy of my own. Was very pleased to find the book, have tried a couple of the recipes they were fantastic
The Pizza Gourmet: Simple Recipes for Spectacular Pizza
Shea has taken the concept of pizza a few steps farther than any other cookbook I've seen. His bean-topped pizzas are incredibly tasty and hearty - definitely not for the faint-hearted! Easy to use and very varied styles.
The Pizza Gourmet: Simple Recipes for Spectacular Pizza
When it comes to pizza there are two basic preferences. Either you go for something simple and you sprinkle one or two light toppings sparingly to enhance the flavour of the crust and the flavour of the tomato sauce that has been finely balanced with herbs and spices. Or you go the other way and you overfill your pizza with your chosen toppings and even sometimes include as many different toppings as you can think of. This book is mainly for the latter type of pizza. If you enjoy filling your face with a smorgasbord of flavours and textures only to feel bloated and ill afterwards then this is the book for you. If, on the other hand you want to get down to basics and do things more simply yet at the same time produce something sophisticated in flavour and texture then you'll need a different book. Although the technical information and secrets are available online I have not yet found a printed book on true pizza excellence. Printed cookery books are aimed to appeal to as many buyers as possible who won't want to bother searching for the correct flours and do the necessary experimentation for success. On the other hand what has prevented me from rating this book a one star is that it has some use in suggesting unusual toppings but I will include only one or maybe two toppings on a pizza and much reduce the quantity.
101 Essential Tips: Hiking (101 Essential Tips)
Sadly the best thing about this book is the portability. While it has some good info, if you already know anything about camping/hiking/backpacking, then you will get nothing new from it. If however you know absolutely nothing and have a passing interest, then the book is worth it for a survey of the sport. Otherwise, pass on it, or get a more in depth book.
101 Essential Tips: Hiking (101 Essential Tips)
The cover and description of this book did not do justice describing how elementary and basic this book is. Copyrighted in 1996, much of this book is out of date. The "tips" were remedial. For example: "Be cautious, bears can be dangerous." Really? Are you sure? Most of the equipment illustrated was way out of date. The book itself was in good condition and the seller very helpful when I had a question. This one was my fault. I should have read between the lines before purchasing. MANY better books related to hiking.
101 Essential Tips: Hiking (101 Essential Tips)
i'm far from an expert in hiking, but this book really didn't tell me anything i didn't already know. i was hoping for more.