Jude Blereau book $15

[rainbow]

I got mine at Angus and Robertson, Albany today.  When I took it to the counter the assistant said " wow that's a bargain" so I  was really pleased, enjoyed reading it this afternoon but will take me a while to convert recipes.

[ruth]

Oh I love that book but don't use it as much since I got the TMX (and a second child too).  I find the recipes are pretty time consuming but I will have to look again for what I can convert.  We often have the sesame chicken, honey baked pears, and market vegetable enchiladas.  I would be keen to hear of any converted recipes and I will try and do some too.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I have tried a couple of recipes from the book now and haven't been overly impressed so far.

I made the lemon teacake and it was very strong in taste (despite the fact that I halved the juice amount in the syrup) and very crumbly.  Not great to serve to guests.

I've also made the little chicken cakes.  These were rather bland and unexciting, although the kids did eat them which amazed me.  I probably wouldn't make them again as I can think of a lot more tasty things to do with 500g of expensive hormone free chicken.  If anyone else makes them I would recommend a heaped tbsp of homemade sweet chilli sauce to help things along.

I went to make the spelt pizza bases last week, but there seems to be a mistake in the recipe. The olive oil that needs to be included in the dough is referred to in the method, but not listed with a quantity in the ingredient list.  Bummer!

Not off to a great start with this book, but have a few more recipes that I would like to try.  Hopefully with more luck. 

[cathy79]

That's disappointing Chelsea.  I wonder whether you can contact her through her website and ask for corrections?

[baf65]

maybe thats why it was cheap!!

Ive only tried the pizza sauce which worked pretty well

[brazen20au]

oh no!
i haven't used it yet 

[Thermomixer]