Ice Cream Social: 100 Artisanal Recipes for Ice Cream, Sherbet, Granita, and Other Frozen Favorites

by Anthony Tassinello, Dongyu Yang, Alice Waters (Foreword by)

Overview

“The next time you’re even thinking of going out for an ice cream cone, grab this book instead and take it into the kitchen because the best ice cream recipes imaginable are between these covers.” —JOANNE WEIR, James Beard Award-winning author

Delightfully Simple Recipes To Sweeten Any Occasion

Chez Panisse veterans Anthony Tassinello and Mary Jo Thoresen show you how easy it is to recreate the flavors and comfort of your local ice cream shop at home in this irresistible celebration of all things sweet and frozen.

Focusing on simple yet creative flavor combinations, Ice Cream Social walks you step-by-step through basic techniques to make your own ice cream, sherbet, granita, frozen yogurt, and other delightful treats—from the classic and nostalgic to the surprising and festive.

Start planning your next ice cream social with:

• 100 recipes that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients (such as London Fog Ice Cream, Creamy Lime Sherbet, Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream and more)
• Troubleshooting tips and a straightforward techniques primer that will ensure delicious results every time
• Festive ideas and indulgent desserts for all types of gatherings, from kid-friendly events to adults’ only fetes.
• Sauces and toppings galore to elevate any ice cream gathering from ordinary to unforgettable

Whether you’re new to ice cream making or looking for new takes on traditional favorites, Ice Cream Social covers all you need for making luscious desserts that everyone will love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781943451302
Publisher:	Arcas Publishing
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Anthony Tassinello has spent the last two decades cooking at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California. His work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine , San Francisco Magazine , and The Huffington Post .

Mary Jo Thoresen is pastry chef at Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley, California. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including Bon Appétit , Gourmet , Oprah Magazine , and San Francisco Magazine.

Editorial Reviews

"Pastry chefs Anthony Tassinello and Mary Jo Thorensen have decades of experience creating and thinking about the desserts we serve at the restaurant. Everything in this book has their expansive and exhaustive knowledge behind it." ―Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse

"As an avid connoisseur of ice cream and sherbet (aren't we all?), I've long been a fan of Anthony and Mary Jo's frozen creations. In Ice Cream Social, they share their insights, tips, and recipes. This book is sure to be not only a hit, but heavily used in my own home kitchen." ―Art Pollard, Founder and Chocolate Maker, Amano

"Place some rich organic cream and a little sugar in a saucepan. Temper some farm-fresh egg yolks, add a few slices of creativity, a dash of brilliance, a pinch of fun, and blend it all together. You’ll end up with one of the most inspiring and sumptuous dessert cookbooks that I’ve seen in a long time! Mary Jo Thoresen and Anthony Tassinello, two Chez Panisse veterans, have triumphed with this new ice cream cookbook." ―Joanne Weir, James Beard Award-winning author

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