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De macht van de megaonderneming: Naar een rechtvaardige internationale economie by Pieter Pekelharing, Joost Smiers, John Huige
4.0
The only recipe I made out of this was the "Basic Soft White Sandwich Loaf" and it is hands down the best bread I've ever made. (As a guesstimate, I've made at least 50 loaves of bread of the last 4 years.) The only thing I anticipate changing about it is subbing in a little whole wheat flour because I feel wrong eating white bread. [return][return]Other than using a store brand of all purpose flour, and adjusting the rise times by eye for high altitude, I followed the recipe strictly. (Hand knead method)[return][return]She's wonderfully precise, but that's almost too much for my "flip through, bake something on a whim" style. [return]I'm sure she's totally right that having a long sponge stage improves flavor - but I want bread now! I prefer things that tell me the perfect way to do it, but with the caveat of "but will be ok if you do it this simpler way".[return][return]It's not the best bread book for me - I don't think I'll need to own a copy. I totally understand that being a perfectionist is how you come up with the best recipes, but it does take some of the fun out of trying to follow them. [return][return]But if you are a perfectionist and you're willing to track down the right brand of flour, weigh all your ingredients, etc. then I bet you'd love this book.
The Dress by Eve Devon
3.0
If Carl Hiaasen books irritate the hell out of you, this is not the book for you. (I just cannot stand getting moral lectures from assassins/terrorists.) I sorta knew this going in, so it was hard going at times. [return][return]The protagonist (who is NOT the assassin) is wonderful, and has the witty banter you expect from David Liss. It was great to see that Liss can write a coming-of-age story - not everyone can write a convincing and likable teenager.