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winelovingbooknerd's review
5.0
If you want to take your pie decorating game to the next level, you need this book. The first 75 pages are dedicated to techniques (like how to overcome major pie dough issues like shrinkage, color loss on tinted doughs and more) and the rest is page after beautiful page of the most gorgeous pie decorations I've ever seen. Really next level stuff here. Even if you aren't interested in crafting pie art like she does, the techniques are super helpful and the images are inspiring.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book. My review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book. My review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
hannas_heas47's review
5.0
Uh wow! My first experience with these 3D pies and just wow! Love the cover but the inside was amazeballs!
What did I like? Going through the pages I was completely shocked at all the gorgeous pies! Great pictures and details. The step by step was incredible. I had no idea this was a new trend with pie making. I’m not sure I have enough artistry in me to do this but it was definitely a gorgeous book!
Would I recommend or buy? If your into craft making and want to add in pie making artistry then this book is for you. From making the crust to evolving your pie 3D this book has it all. I wonder what these pies would taste like! I love pie!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
What did I like? Going through the pages I was completely shocked at all the gorgeous pies! Great pictures and details. The step by step was incredible. I had no idea this was a new trend with pie making. I’m not sure I have enough artistry in me to do this but it was definitely a gorgeous book!
Would I recommend or buy? If your into craft making and want to add in pie making artistry then this book is for you. From making the crust to evolving your pie 3D this book has it all. I wonder what these pies would taste like! I love pie!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!
lorialdenholuta's review
5.0
"The definitive pie art book - step-by-step designs for every occasion."
With Thanksgiving in the United States just around the corner, many of you may be debating what to bring along for the annual family gathering. If you're a young adult, you might be assigned a vegetable dish or, heaven forfend, chips and dip if your kitchen skills are dubious. At the top of the culinary ladder are those tending to the turkey and trimmings, and perhaps most revered of all, the pie makers. Odds are that Aunt Louise has been bringing her specialty pies for decades now.
Maybe it's time to shake things up and climb a few steps up that dish-assignment ladder by showing up with your chips and dip in one hand, and a fabulous Goofy Turkey Pie in the other. This whimsical pumpkin pie will impress the grownups and delight the kids. Everyone will want to see what you bring next year. Maybe an intricate Quilt Pie will re-win the heart of that auntie who got knocked down a few rungs when you shot up the ladder to family foodie fame.
And it's all thanks to a brilliantly photographed book with detailed, clear instructions and advice on how to bake a great pie and decorate it! You should have known from the start this book would be a winner when you saw the book's introduction was written by Duff "Ace of Cakes" Goldman.
My thanks to author Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin, Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
With Thanksgiving in the United States just around the corner, many of you may be debating what to bring along for the annual family gathering. If you're a young adult, you might be assigned a vegetable dish or, heaven forfend, chips and dip if your kitchen skills are dubious. At the top of the culinary ladder are those tending to the turkey and trimmings, and perhaps most revered of all, the pie makers. Odds are that Aunt Louise has been bringing her specialty pies for decades now.
Maybe it's time to shake things up and climb a few steps up that dish-assignment ladder by showing up with your chips and dip in one hand, and a fabulous Goofy Turkey Pie in the other. This whimsical pumpkin pie will impress the grownups and delight the kids. Everyone will want to see what you bring next year. Maybe an intricate Quilt Pie will re-win the heart of that auntie who got knocked down a few rungs when you shot up the ladder to family foodie fame.
And it's all thanks to a brilliantly photographed book with detailed, clear instructions and advice on how to bake a great pie and decorate it! You should have known from the start this book would be a winner when you saw the book's introduction was written by Duff "Ace of Cakes" Goldman.
My thanks to author Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin, Quarto Publishing Group – Rock Point, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.
jennyfer's review
5.0
Pies are, indeed, awesome.
This book is a comprehensive guide to creating fabulous, artistic pies that are worthy of a bakeoff showstopper.
The first 80-odd pages are the technical details, covering a brief history of pies, the myriad different types of dough that can be used to make the pies (including some great testing and swatching to show the difference rises and puffs) and the tools to create magic. There is a LOT of technical details here: how to work with the doughs, stencilling building, avoiding soggy bottoms, and its all well written and easy to understand for a beginning piemaker.
The second section of the book is all about the designs. There are step by step guides to make the designs included (and downloadable templates), but giving the baker enough scope to find their favourite doughs and fillings. The designs themselves are stunning!
This is a wonderful, technical, visually stunning book that is sure to inspire even the newest of bakers.
~Many thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ~
This book is a comprehensive guide to creating fabulous, artistic pies that are worthy of a bakeoff showstopper.
The first 80-odd pages are the technical details, covering a brief history of pies, the myriad different types of dough that can be used to make the pies (including some great testing and swatching to show the difference rises and puffs) and the tools to create magic. There is a LOT of technical details here: how to work with the doughs, stencilling building, avoiding soggy bottoms, and its all well written and easy to understand for a beginning piemaker.
The second section of the book is all about the designs. There are step by step guides to make the designs included (and downloadable templates), but giving the baker enough scope to find their favourite doughs and fillings. The designs themselves are stunning!
This is a wonderful, technical, visually stunning book that is sure to inspire even the newest of bakers.
~Many thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ~
letsgohawks91's review
4.0
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wow! I did not know there were so many ways to approach and create works of art through pie. I mean, I guess I should have, as I’ve watched every season of Great British Baking Show I can get my hands on, but this book took pie to a whole new level for me. Not only that, the authors included all the info necessary for me to become a pie master in my own kitchen. I really like that this book starts by providing a foundation of basic pie techniques and things you need to know. It’s perfect for a novice like me, but can be easily glossed over by a more expert baker who already knows these things. What bakers of any skill level are likely to find appealing here is the variety of creative ideas for new pie recipes and the array of provided templates in the back that you can use to help you prep perfect pie designs.
The pictures and use of color throughout the book are useful and inviting without being overwhelming, and I actually found the whole aesthetic of the book to be relaxing, if that makes sense.
Check this one out if you’ve always wanted to create a showstopper masterpiece worthy of Paul Hollywood, even if you don’t yet know your way around a pie tin. If you’re a seasoned baker, this one might still be worth it for some new creative inspiration. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen!
Wow! I did not know there were so many ways to approach and create works of art through pie. I mean, I guess I should have, as I’ve watched every season of Great British Baking Show I can get my hands on, but this book took pie to a whole new level for me. Not only that, the authors included all the info necessary for me to become a pie master in my own kitchen. I really like that this book starts by providing a foundation of basic pie techniques and things you need to know. It’s perfect for a novice like me, but can be easily glossed over by a more expert baker who already knows these things. What bakers of any skill level are likely to find appealing here is the variety of creative ideas for new pie recipes and the array of provided templates in the back that you can use to help you prep perfect pie designs.
The pictures and use of color throughout the book are useful and inviting without being overwhelming, and I actually found the whole aesthetic of the book to be relaxing, if that makes sense.
Check this one out if you’ve always wanted to create a showstopper masterpiece worthy of Paul Hollywood, even if you don’t yet know your way around a pie tin. If you’re a seasoned baker, this one might still be worth it for some new creative inspiration. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen!
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