CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY – Super Scrumptdiliumptcious Saturday!

November 13, 2010 Libby 443 Views 0 Comments

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From the Publisher: The Clinton St. Baking Company is one of the hottest brunch spots in a city obsessed with brunch. A tiny thirty-two-seat eatery on Manhattan’s trendy Lower East Side, the restaurant draws long lines of customers who come from far and wide to sample fresh-baked goods, hearty omelets, sugar-cured bacon, and light-as-air pancakes with maple butter.

In the Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook, owners DeDe Lahman and Neil Kleinberg share more than 100 treasured recipes that have made their restaurant a sensation. Learn the secret to their house-made buttermilk biscuits and tomato jam, irresistible muffins and scones, delicious soups and sandwiches, and their decadent, eye-catching desserts. Helpful techniques, like Neil’s
patented omelet “flip and tuck,” and gorgeous color photographs throughout will have readers cooking like pros in no time, and sharing the delicious results.

DeDe Lahman is co-owner of the Clinton St. Baking Company and Community Food & Juice. She began her career as an editor and advice columnist at Seventeen magazine. She has worked as a book researcher, freelance writer, brand consultant, and cook.

About the Author: Neil Kleinberg was raised in Brooklyn, and opened his first restaurant, Simon’s, at the age of 22. After four years at The Water Club under Rick Moonen, he returned to his native Flatbush to reopen the legendary seafood star, Lundy’s. Neil co-authored The Lundy’s Cookbook (Harper Collins, 1998), and is a distinguished member of The James Beard Foundation.

My Review: I honestly don’t know where to start. So many fantastic recipes and beautiful mouth watering photos. And this cookbook isn’t just about baked products…nope. Sauces – Sides – Salads-Soups! Spanish Scramble, Shrimp Stock, Simply Syrup. Struesels and Stews. But I’m not stopping there.
Muffins and Brownies. Jam and Pie. Are you getting hungry yet? My Oh My.

Homemade Caramelized Applesauce – page 151, is definitely going to be on our plates this year for Christmas breakfast…as well as Buttermilk Streusel Coffee Cake – page 43. The Real Turkey Sandwich
(topped with Coleslaw) – page 116. will make for a great evening meal, on Thanksgiving evening. And last, but not least, Brookies (Brownie Cookies) – page 193, will be among the goodies that I plan to make for gift giving.

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Thanks so Anna and Hachette for providing me with a copy.