Sweet and Natural : More Than 120 Sugar-Free and Dairy-Free Desserts

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Summary: Easy & Delicious........
Review: Beautifully written and very delicious. I can't believe tha tmy
my first Vegan pastry was a great public success.

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Summary: sweet & natural - disappointing
Review: i bought this book with high hopes as we are making the switch to whole foods cooking/baking but do enjoy our desserts. unfortunately, i will have to keep looking - this is not it. the author seems more interested in presentation than taste. i spent $7 for tofu for the lemon cake and we didn't care for it at all - we threw it away. i followed the recipe to the letter and thought there were too many steps not to mention the taste was bland and the cake didn't keep well. i just made the cranberry bread again following the recipe to the letter and was very disappointed in the results. it didn't raise over 1 1/2 inches with 2 tsp. of the aluminum free baking powder plus baking soda!! i realize whole foods cooking/baking is different and the results may be somewhat different but i was not prepared for that much difference.

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Summary: More Than Just A Cookbook
Review: The author is so clearly an expert in her field for the way she explains and clarifies her information. She helps you understand the ingredients in the recipes and the need for wholewheat pastry flour, natural sweeteners instead of refined sugar, dairy and its alternatives. I try to live dairy free and have used her information when explaining to friends my lifestyle. The recipes are fabulous. The Apple Crisp was a hit at Thanksgiving dinner. No one knew there wasn't sugar, eggs, and bleached flour in the dessert they raved about! Should be on the bookshelves of bakers who care about there family's health but want to create great desserts.

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Summary: More Than Just A Cookbook
Review: The author is so clearly an expert in her field for the way she explains and clarifies her information. She helps you understand the ingredients in the recipes and the need for wholewheat pastry flour, natural sweeteners instead of refined sugar, dairy and its alternatives. I try to live dairy free and have used her information when explaining to friends my lifestyle. The recipes are fabulous. The Apple Crisp was a hit at Thanksgiving dinner. No one knew there wasn't sugar, eggs, and bleached flour in the dessert they raved about! Should be on the bookshelves of bakers who care about there family's health but want to create great desserts.

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Summary: Choc. Chip Cookies Could Be Better
Review: We made the Chocolate Chip Cookies from p. 221, which are vegan. They had a funny taste from the brown rice syrup (sort of sour after) and the use of water. They didn't have enough fat, or flavor for me. There are no eggs or milk or butter in this recipe, just oil, and the chocolate chips are malt sweetened. I applaud her efforts, and will try some others in this book. Desserts that are fairly healthy are a worthy pursuit. And many sound delicious.