Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments

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Summary: A Kiwi's perspective
Comment: A new cookbook that makes you instantly want to try at least a dozen recipes is an exhilarating find. Perhaps it was the thirty-degree day, when I first paged through David Lebovitz's vast selection of frozen delights, that spurred my excitement about where to start. Kiwifruit sorbet? Strawberry frozen yoghurt? Tiramisù ice cream? All were a cinch to make and impressed guests. Pastry chef Mr Lebovitz - ex Chez Panisse in California, now based in Paris - covers everything a home cook needs to know about making ice creams, sorbets, sherbets, gelatos, granitas and the sweet extras (sauces, cones, crepes, etc) that complement frozen desserts. He gives excellent foundation instructions -making the perfect base custard, ingredients, equipment - and supplies a vast selection of recipes. Most are simple (having just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients); a few are shocking. Roquefort-honey ice cream is, he assures the reader, remarkably good - plus it takes care of the cheese and dessert courses in one go. A large proportion of the recipes require an ice cream maker, but if you haven't already got one there's more than enough inspiration to warrant a further $60 investment. Whatever the weather, here is a book worth having. This autumn I'm serving fig ice cream. Come winter I'm looking forward to freshly-churned cinnamon ice cream on my apple crumble.

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Summary: This book should be included with every ice cream maker
Comment: What can I say? "Perfect Scoop" will make you look like a superstar! I've been playing with this book for months and to date, I've tried over 1/3 of the recipes. I've used this book more than any other in my collection. The photos are enticing and the recipes are written in a clear, approachable manner. David sets you up for success. My top 3 favorites: gianduja, Vietnamese coffee, and malted milk.

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Summary: something for everyone
Comment: This is a fantastic book on ice creams. I am a pastry chef at a restaurant that makes all of its ice creams and sorbets in-house. I can tell you that all of the recipes I have made from this book have been wonderful and come out perfectly without fail. I had contemplated on buying this earlier in the summer to give our sorbet list a facelift and procrastinated until early fall... let's just say I am kicking myself for waiting for so long! There really is something for everyone in this book, from simple to more daring, and you always end up with a well-balanced flavor profile. This is definitely going to be in my library for a long time.

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Summary: Great well rounded book
Comment: I decided to purchase this cookbook after buying a new ice cream machine. After reading the reviews I thought to give it a try. This is a great source for everything related to making your own frozen desserts. The additional sections on toppings etc. was a great bonus. KC

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Summary: Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments
Comment: If you love to make ice-cream and enjoy all kinds of unique flavors then this book is for you!!! I've made so many different flavors and each turns out like magic!!! Never store bought ice-cream again!!! Love this book!