Book description
The sumptuous debut cookbook from celebrated baker, activist, and pastry "it girl" Natasha Pickowicz * Named a Best New Cookbook of Spring 2023 by Food & Wine, Eater, and more Natasha Pickowicz is a creative force in the world of baking. Her pastries are uniquely delicious and surprising. She's picked up three James Beard Award nominations for her time as a professional pastry chef. Her buzzy bake sales for Planned Parenthood and other nonprofits have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now she shares her recipes and baking know-how in a debut cookbook brimming with the energy, passion, joy, knowledge, and spirit of generosity that define her work. The recipes are fresh and uncomplicated, drawing on the author's Chinese and Californian heritage. She pairs nectarine and miso in a tarte tatin and makes a layer cake with olive oil, mascarpone, and fennel. Black cardamom gets tucked into pecan sticky buns, and galettes go savory with kabocha squash. Brown butter is the secret to irresistible buckwheat chocolate chunk cookies. And she's a born teacher. Of course pastry requires a real focus on detail and technique, but the author is here at every step with invaluable tips: underbeat meringue; boil your plum stones to extract even more plum flavor; look for "first-press" yuzu juice; for the flakiest pie dough, first freeze your butter, then use a grater to get perfect shreds. More Than Cake means baking to bring people together. It calls on you to prioritize pleasure. As the author writes, "Dessert is beyond simple calories and nutrition. . . . It spreads delight in a way that no other kind of dish can. This is something I think people really need--it's not optional." It's a philosophy to live by.
MysticMingle
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Fire Feline
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D-Hog-Day
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Capital F
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Dr. Jam Man
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Moon Cricket
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Die Slice
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NightDream
๐โโ๏ธ๐ Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. ๐โโ๏ธ๐ ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnโt dislike it, but I also didnโt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Lime
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Scrapper
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Star Jammer
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Bad Badminton
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Shy Warrior
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Engine Eye
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Grave Digger
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Kill Switch
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Short Firecracker
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Indestructible Potato
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features โ from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. ListenBookโs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience