Teatime recipies for the new baker (Bake - Rachel Allen)

Member Name: Rook252

Product:	Bake - Rachel Allen
Date:	22/09/09 (44 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to follow

Disadvantages: Uninspired recipies

I love to cook and bake, and I had been after this book for some time when I saw it on The Book People's website for a bargain £4. I had never seen Rachel Allen on tv, however I had seen this book featured many places and was keen to try out some of the recipies.

On receiving this book it is a good size, with lots of recipies, most of which have pictures. However many of the pictures are actually of Rachel Allen posing while stiring a bowl or putting something in the oven, personally I would have prefered to see more pictures of the finished products.

The recipies are divided into categories, and there is also an index if you are looking for something specific. The chapters include Sweet Mouthfuls, Cakes and Puddings, Tarts and Pies, Breads and Savouries, Breakfast and Pastries, Baked Meals, Holiday and Celebrations and Basic Recipes.

I have found the recipies in this book to be quite standard, always finished to a high quality but nothing new or earth shattering. This book would be good for new bakers and cooks, but not for the more established seeking something different. Personally I tend to stick to my Hummingbird Bakery book, for some more imaginative tea time treats.

Summary: Good for the less experienced