Leslie Mackie's Macrina Bakery & Cafe Cookbook: Favorite Breads, Pastries, Sweets & Savories by Mackie, Leslie Reprint Edition

by Leslie Mackie

Macrina’s irresistible creations, from rustic potato bread to pear and cracked pepper bread to crisp, crackly baguettes, have made Seattle a culinary destination for fans of scrumptious baked goods. Author Leslie Mackie, revered by chefs and artisan bakers throughout the country, brings her talent and passion to this beautiful cookbook. The recipes here run the gamut from simple morning muffins to impressive European pastries and show-stopping desserts. Now customers, cookbook buyers, and food lovers everywhere can experience the delicious offerings of Macrina in their own kitchens.

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[darcy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lavender-lemon scones -- that's the only pastry I ever made from this cookbook. I know that there are some seriously amazing recipes lingering on those pages. The problem is, unless I find myself with three unoccupied days in a row, I never have time to make them.

Recipes are written in small font, wordy paragraphs, and are at least three-tenths of a mile long. And yet, there are some serious omissions amongst all that text. You'd think in a two-page dough recipe, for example, the author would tell you how thick to roll it out, right?

Despite its yumminess, i just don't have the stamina for this cookbook.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Based on the cover when I picked up this book I expected it to be full of high-effort baking recipes. What I found instead were a lot of recipes with slight ingredient tweaks and a chance to push the boundaries on "the ordinary" that gave them delicious charm. A real plus were the recipes that were "go along with" additions, for example "Egg Salad Sandwich on Greek Olive bread with Roasted Tomatoes" (which was divine!). None of the recipes were of the quick, throw-together category, but none were beyond the reach of the average baker/cook either. This is a keeper that I actually will use over and over again.

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author's love of bread and baking permeate this book and although it does focus primarily on baking there are solid recipes for dishes served cafe style.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 5 out of 5]

one new chapter with 15 more pages
in the newer edition

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I might have had more interest if the food photos had been in color rather than sepia tones. To me, it seems like an unfriendly recipe book (which is ridiculous) but I've taken it off my cookbook shelf so many times thinking I would find something. Disheartening. It just doesn't work for me.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got solely to recreate the rocket muffins that my husband and his coworkers are fans of. I don't find them particularly tasty - they just taste like baking soda to me - but they're a hit, and eaten with a lot of jam that I guess adds to the taste. Plus, they are also intended to be, erm, functional...

Hope to try another couple recipes before returning to the library this time.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katharine Houpt gave this to me--it's her favorite bakery in Seattle. The biscuits are the best I've ever had, and the croissants are delicious and easy. If you like tasty baked goods, this is the way to go.

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all time favorite cookbooks. The recipes are delicious especially the cherry almond scones, challah & potato bread. It's a beautiful book filled with approachable recipes. This is one book I'd love to bake from cover to cover.

[Courtney Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The pages of this cookbook are sticky, stained, and stuck together---that is how much I use it. I have probably baked more out of this book than any other cookbook that I own.

[Agathafrye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Macrina is the bomb. I particularly love most of the cookie recipes in this book.

[Angelique · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book from a really lovely bakery/restaurant in Seattle. Some of the baked goods require a couple of days prep, though, but they're worth it.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites. :) I love the blueberry pie recipe, and the bacon, leek, and gruyere quiche. :) The recipes can be a little expensive and/or time-consuming, but they are well worth it!

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite bakeries and brunch spots in Seattle. Her cookbook is spot-on, too.