JELLY with Bompas & Parr

by Sam Bompas, Harry Parr (Author)

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Jelly is wobbling back into fashion and Bompas & Parr are at the forefront of the revolution. Here they present the definitive book on the history and making of jelly - a fun, informative, visually stunning and entertaining package. The book begins with an overview of the incredible history of jelly, from Henry VIII's 'jelly hippocras' to the fantastic forms dreamed up by the Victorians. It then delves into the science of creating the perfect jelly, using the very best ingredients and unmoulding techniques. An array of delicious recipes finally ensure that you can enjoy everything from super-economical fruity delights to flights of the fantastic (everyone should try their hand at a glow-in-the-dark jelly at least once!). With cutting-edge design and photography, and an unparalleled insight into the subject, this is the book to make all your jelly dreams come true.… (more)

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This is a book like no other, its devoted to a single pudding, the jelly ('jello'). There are striped ones, luminous ones, real 22 carat gold leaf ones, fizzy ones and strangest of all, all-black ones to serve at a funeral. But the most exciting jelly of all is a flaming one. I have to try it!

The book is a mixture of history, which isn't that fascinating and recipes, which are. They all involve leaf gelatine, no jelly cubes or jello powder, natural fruits and alcohol for flavouring and are very detailed and sometimes complicated. The photography is excellent and encouraging. Some of the recipes are easy enough and very impressive.

If there was ever a cookbook you didn't need, this is it, but ah, its a lovely and inspiring thing to own.

Recommended: a gift for the person who you don't know what to get. It's a real oooh and aaaah book at the pictures. Everyone likes sex or food or both. Giving sex gifts can be iffy, food - never. (

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Petra.Xs | Apr 2, 2013 |

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Bompas, Sam	Author	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Parr, Harry	Author	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Jelly is wobbling back into fashion and Bompas & Parr are at the forefront of the revolution. Here they present the definitive book on the history and making of jelly - a fun, informative, visually stunning and entertaining package. The book begins with an overview of the incredible history of jelly, from Henry VIII's 'jelly hippocras' to the fantastic forms dreamed up by the Victorians. It then delves into the science of creating the perfect jelly, using the very best ingredients and unmoulding techniques. An array of delicious recipes finally ensure that you can enjoy everything from super-economical fruity delights to flights of the fantastic (everyone should try their hand at a glow-in-the-dark jelly at least once!). With cutting-edge design and photography, and an unparalleled insight into the subject, this is the book to make all your jelly dreams come true.

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