SynopsisSince opening 25 years ago, Gayles Bakery and Rosticceria in Capitola, California, has grown from a humble 800-square-foot shop to one of the largest, most successful fine-quality bakeries in America. Now in paperback, The Village Bakers Wife collects the all-butter, real-sugar, whole-cream, fine-chocolate desserts and pastries that made Gayles what it is. Included are more than 150 recipes, 130 instructional illustrations, and 25 essays on baking techniques.
Very intricate recipes that require many products, focus and labor intensive.
I was disappointed when the book arrived because someone had made notations in a few of the recipes. I expected a NEW book......and this one was obviously USED.