San Antonio Classic Desserts (Classic Recipes) - Hardcover

Thompson, Helen; Shay, Janice

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1455614580 ISBN 13: 9781455614585

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co, 2011

Synopsis

Sweet, inviting treats from the town of Tex-Mex and spice. Influenced by Spanish and Mexican flavors, the cuisine of San Antonio is sensational and simple-Latin food with a sure Texas twist. This collection of the best desserts from the city's favorite restaurants includes Warm Cajeta Apple Crisp, Ruby-Red Grapefruit Tart, Banana Cheesecake Brule, Candied Jalapenos, and dozens of other chocolaty, spicy, fruity, and fresh dishes. Featured restaurants include Rosario's, Azuca Nuevo Latino, the Colonial Room at the Menger Hotel, El Paradiso, and El Siete Mares.

About this title

About the Author:

Helen Thompson was the city editor for Metropolitan Home magazine. She has also worked for TRIBEZA magazine in Austin, Texas, and Texas Monthly. She is the author of Dallas Classic Desserts and The Big Texas Steakhouse Cookbook, both available from Pelican. She resides in Austin, Texas. Robert M. Peacock, a well-known Dallas photographer, is recognized for being able to capture the beauty and appeal of food for top cookbooks and magazines. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and books, including Pelican's Dallas Classic Desserts and The Big Texas Steakhouse Cookbook. He is thrilled to call Dallas, Texas, home. Janice Shay, owner of the book-packaging company Pinafore Press, is an award-winning book designer who has produced cookbooks and art, garden, gift, and children's books. For her efforts in design, Shay received the Comstock Award and the Jane Addams Peace Prize for Children's Literature. She is the vice-president of the Publishers Association of the South and has served as an art director for magazines such as Rodale's Scuba Diving and Atlanta Magazine. Shay lives in Savannah, Georgia.

From the Back Cover:

San Antonio Classic Desserts is a lively, tasty fiesta of sweets that delight both the eye and the appetite, culled from the best restaurants, cafes and caterers this historic city has to offer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1455614580
• ISBN 13: 9781455614585
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96