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> Cornofstarchy wrote:
> > I haven't tried everything in it and I was wondering, for those who have
> > used her book, does she live up to all the praise? So far, the first few
> > recipes are very high in fat (all that butter and cream!!) and I'm no
> > longer sure if the book is worth buying. Some recommendations would be
> > appreciated! Thanks!
>
> I have her book and the first thing I thought was well you can tell
> she's not from the South. Many of her recipes are lacking in sugar in
> my opinion.
>
>
I think the great advantage about home made, among others, is that you
can skip the preservatives and adjust the sugar. Why also complain
(other posters, I think) that she's too fussy? Or put another way: Why
prefer information that's dumbed down?

I have all Ms. Birnbaum's books and I think she has a deservedly first
rate reputation among her peers and duffers like me for what she does.