When berries are at their peak, the easiest thing to do with them is to eat them by the handful. While this isn't a bad strategy, it does mean that you'll never have a chance to enjoy some of the truly wonderful desserts that can be made with berries. Luscious Berry Desserts covers all of them, from the homey cobblers to more elegant tarts and curds. Actually, speaking of cobblers, author Lori Longbotham nicely differentiates between cobblers, crisps, buckles, betties and grunts, all of which are commonly confused and most often made with berries of some kind. Simply put, this book is a nice resource of all the berry delicious options that summer offers, all in one beautifully illustrated volume.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer has some sample recipes, for Berry Caramel Sauce and Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart.
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