Claire PtakCritiques

Discovered via the novel Search by Michelle Huneven. Really gorgeous photos, nice introductory material, and recipes that are clearly written, with measurements given by volume and by weight.

Cinnamon buns - there is a mistake in the amount of flour called for by volume, but the weight measurement is correct. They are delicious!

Chewy Ginger Snaps - good, but I have other ginger cookie recipes I prefer slightly more. This one doesn't have a particularly strong ginger flavor. (Also...either they're chewy, or they're snaps!)

Other recipes to try:
Sour cream, chive, and feta scones (90)
Wild blackberry crumble tart (130)
Alice Waters' apple galette
Rye chocolate brownies (153)
Frangipane (242)

Disappointed that this is not the book I anticipated. I am looking for directions using many kinds of grains, other than wheat. This does not use measurements I use.. Sorry!