Celebrating Cobblers and Pies

April 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Leisure Arts proudly announces the publication of Celebrating Cobblers and Pies!

Melt-in-the-mouth pastry paired with a thick, satisfying filling—whether served warm and fragrant from the oven or cold and creamy from the fridge, cobblers, pies and tarts are favorite comfort foods. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they turned out perfect every time? Now, enthusiasts of these sweet treats CAN be assured that their pie crusts are as heavenly as the sweet fruit or rich custard they enclose. The delectable recipes for pastry and filling in Celebrating Cobblers and Pies by Avner Laskin will captivate family and friends with the simple goodness in each bite.

Celebrating Cobblers and Pies (http://www.leisurearts.com/items/5137/Celebrating-Cobblers-and-Pies/search/cobblers-and-pies/s/newest/default.aspx) features a wide variety of classic pie and cobbler recipes, along with creative new twists on the originals that will turn any ordinary occasion into a memorable event. Sections include:

• Perfect Pie Dough
• Caramel Sauce
• Cream Cheese Filling
• Almond Tart Dough
• Coconut Cream
• Apricot Glaze
• Juicy Cobbler Dough
• Crumble (Streusel)
• Berry Glaze
• Doughy Cobbler Dough
• Almond Cream
• Meringue
• Pastry Cream
• Lemon Cream

Author Avner Laskin studied at the prestigious “Cordon Bleu Academy” in Paris, where he received the “Grand Diplôme de Cuisine and Pâtisserie.” He later specialized in traditional breads under the world-renowned Jean-Louis Clément at the “Lenôtre School,” also in Paris, and was awarded the coveted “Diplôme de Pain de Tradition et de Qualité” in 1998. Laskin’s culinary career includes internships at two-star Michelin restaurants in France and Germany, and extensive work as a restaurant consultant—specializing in kitchen design and recipe and menu development. He is the author of several cookbooks.

To be released in April 2010, Celebrating Cobblers and Pies will be available in bookstores and at Amazon.com, leisurearts.com, and theleisureboutique.com.

Leisure Arts, Inc. is one of the world’s largest publishers and distributors of lifestyle and do-it-yourself publications including decorating & entertaining, knitting & crocheting, quilting & sewing, painting, scrapbooking, kids crafts, and a variety of other needlework and crafting activities.

Publication Specifications:
Celebrating Cobblers and Pies
Item 5137
UPC 0-28906-05137-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-60900-009-7   
ISBN-10: 1-60900-009-9
144 Pages Softcover Perfect Bound  
Dimensions: 8.5" x 9.5"
Retail $14.95

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About Leisure Arts: Leisure Arts, Inc. is one of the world’s largest publishers and distributors of lifestyle and do-it-yourself publications including decorating & entertaining, knitting & crocheting, quilting & sewing, painting, scrapbooking, kids crafts, and a variety of other needlework and crafting activities. They have several websites in their family of websites whose focus varies from craft supplies (http://www.theleisureboutique.com), vintage craft patterns (http://www.leisureartslibrary.com), pet crafts, and learn to craft videos. Additionally they offer a site dedicated to cheap craft books.