THE SWEET LIFE

by Australia's third MasterChef

KATE BRACKS

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New hardcover cookbook published 2012, 256 pages. Gorgeous colour photos throughout, and lovely comments from Kate.

MasterChef Australia 2011 winner Kate Bracks knows about desserts.

This mouthwatering array of inspired dessert recipes includes favourites such as Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake and Strawberry Mousse as well as fresh new ideas, such as Kate's Chocolate, Date and Hazelnut Torte, Raspberry and Pistachio Frozen Nougat and Vincotto Figs with Caramelised Walnuts and Mascarpone. Kate also puts modern twists on old classics, from her Spiced Crème Brûlée, to her irresistible Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches, or her Brown Butter Cheesecake. This is food to weaken even the strongest resolve!

The structure of the book is designed to guide the home cook from the 'basics' - incorporating basic techniques, such as sauces and syrups; how to make the perfect meringue; make your pastry rather than buy it; how to cook with gelatine - to 'beyond the basics' for the more confident cook. And, if you really want to impress, there's a chapter at the end where all the techniques can be put together to wow your friends and family. There's also a code throughout the book to help you determine which recipes are most suited to your particular cooking desires and ability.

Indulge your own sweet tooth with this glorious book of baked treats and dessert recipes from Australia's MasterChef 2011 winner; and don't forget the golden rule ... always lick the bowl!

Contents include:

• Author's note
• Introduction
• Syrups and sauces
• Meringue
• Custards and sabayons
• Ice creams and sorbets
• Frozen desserts
• Gelatine
• Pastry
• Cakes and puddings
• Baked treats
• A sweet ending
• Conversion chart, special dietary requirements & index

The Sweet Life is an Australian publication. All measurements are in metric and metric cup & spoon.

About the author

Kate Bracks grew up in Sydney, where she became a primary school teacher. After the birth of her second child, Kate and her family moved from the city to Orange, NSW where she currently lives with her husband Luke and their three children. Kate won the third series of Masterchef Australia in 2011 and hopes to run her own B&B one day, where she will cook and serve exquisite food! .

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The Sweet Life by Kate Bracks, Australia's third Masterchef