Nostalgic Delights: Classic Confections & Timeless Treats

I was pretty keen to get this book and just about ripped the delivery guy's arm off to get it quickly. And I wasn't disappointed when I did get a chance to sit down and see what I'd bought.It's inspirational and aspirational - I don't think I've been so excited about receiving a cookbook that's so far above my level since I bought "Heston Blumenthal at Home".Sure, I like cookbooks with ideas which are easily within my grasp. I have a couple of hundred of them. But I also like books which will challenge me and take my skills to a higher level.I agree with earlier reviewers comments. It's not for most novices . But no one ever said it would be. It's not easy to produce brilliance at that level. It seems clear enough that this book is for advanced or extremely dedicated home cooks. If you want to make an easy dessert in 20 minutes with only a handful of ingredients then don't buy this book. On second thoughts, you might like the book as the photography is excellent, as are the little stories accompanying the recipes. Buy it and drool over it, even if you never make any of the recipes.Some of the recipes could take days to make at home, given all their components. But they're all there in the book with simple enough instructions. You just need the passion and dedication to learn and to do them.I absolutely love this book and can't wait to get started.I could've written this review in one word: Wow!

Veramente un bel libro peramanti di dolci e libridi cucina. Nostalgico per chi ha avuto un'infanzi e gioventù dal taglio anglosassone. Delicious!

Muy profesional, se necesita tiempo para preparar las recetas pero la verdad es que salen muy buenas, he probado tres y salen a la perfección.

Es sind wirklich sehr schöne Rezepte mit nostalgischem Wert enthalten. Schöne Bilder und Ideen. Allerdings habe ich noch nichts ausprobiert, denn mir fehlt die Zeit. Den Aufwand scheue ich grundsätzlich nicht: Nichts ist schöner, als edle, super schmeckende Köstlichkeiten...

Great recipes, wonderful pictures. Love William Curley's work and philosophy - a wonderful craftsman and artist.