From Publishers Weekly
"Lemon" especially when applied to cars is often used as a term of derogation. But Lori Longbotham, former Gourmet magazine editor, has better ideas about this beautiful fruit, and her Luscious Lemon Desserts explores lemon cakes, pies, puddings, custards, cookies, ice creams, shortcakes, crˆpes, truffles, peels, curds, popsicles, confections and sauces with panache and, well, zest. Over 70 recipes for decadent treats Profiteroles, Chilled Lemon Souffle, Chocolate Ganache Tart with Lots of Lemon, Luscious Lemon and Blueberry Tiramisu, Lemon CrŠme Br–l‚e, Lemon Mascarpone-Clementine Gratins and Lemon Sorbet-Filled Lemons accompanied by mesmerizing color photos, convincingly make Longbotham's point that "lemons are the divas of desserts." This book offers some of the same tips on buying and zesting lemons as Lemon Zest, but otherwise there's impressively little overlap between the two. Anyone craving summer desserts will find these recipes mouthwateringly irresistible. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


From Library Journal
The former food editor for Gourmet and author of Better by Microwave gives lemon lovers what they have been looking for in this first-ever cookbook dedicated exclusively to lemon desserts. She presents over 70 recipes for cakes, pies, tarts, puddings, custards, cookies, ice cream, and sorbets. Included in this appealing volume are classics such as Lemon Squares and the Ultimate Lemon Pound Cake, as well as new treats like Ethereal Lemon Angel Pie, Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Cake, and Luscious Lemon and Blueberry Tiramisu. Recipes range from simple to complex and include suggestions for advance preparation and serving. There are also tips on buying, storing, and using lemons and baking tips and techniques. Dozens of vibrant and tempting color photographs illustrate the finished recipes and an attractive design makes this book a pleasure to read and use. Highly recommended. Pauline Baughman, Multnomah Cty. Lib., Portland, OR Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.


San Francisco Chronicle, December 5, 2001
This author knows her lemons and how to make them shine...the recipes are well written and presented...


Book Description
Lemon sweets are the divas of desserts. Assertive and bold, lemons can be flamboyant, tart, and tangy as in the Lemon Granita or sweet, mellow, and velvety like the creamy Lemon Panna Cotta. Over 70 recipes--from the classics to lip-smacking new favorites--are all enticingly presented in Luscious Lemon Desserts. These recipes vary from the simple to the sublime, from the quick and easy to the most elaborate showstoppers. Author Lori Longbotham provides great tips on buying, storing, and using this most popular fruit. Whether it's a fast and fabulous lemon pudding or a Mile-High Lemon Angel Food Cake, the name says it all: Luscious Lemon Desserts. Yum!


About the Author
Lori Longbotham is a former food editor for Gourmet and a frequent contributor to magazines such as Martha Stewart Living, Food & Wine, Good Housekeeping, and the New York Times Magazine. She lives in the New York City area. Alison Miksch's photographs have appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Country Home, and Shape magazines and can also be seen in Couscous. She lives in an eighteenth-century farmhouse in Pennsylvania.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Lemon sweets are the divas of desserts. Assertive and bold, lemons can be as flamboyant, tart, and tangy as Triple-Lemon Cheesecake or as sweet and sublime as Ethereal Lemon Angel Pie.

Luscious Lemon Desserts offers over 70 of the most delicious, decadent, and enticing lemon dessert recipes imaginable. All your favorites are here -- plus exciting new ones! Impress guests with the gorgeous Blueberry Pizza with Sweet Lemon-Ricotta Crust. Or, give your family a weeknight surprise with the quick and easy lemon pudding. The rich, intense flavors of Chocolate Ganache Tart with Lots of Lemon will inspire ooohs and aaahs over the surprising combination of flavors.

Author and lemon-lover Lori Longbotham provides ample "lemon aid" with essential tips on buying and storing lemons, as well as methods for extracting their juice and grating zest. Make the ultimate lemon meringue pie using Lori's simple tricks for whipping up the perfect egg whites. And find out the many wonderful uses for Candied Lemon Peel -- including dipped in chocolate!

The versatile lemon is welcome in an almost endless array of cookies, pies, cakes, puddings, frozen desserts, and beverages. With just a few lemons and Luscious Lemon Desserts in your kitchen, you'll always find instant lemon gratification.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

"Lemon" especially when applied to cars is often used as a term of derogation. But Lori Longbotham, former Gourmet magazine editor, has better ideas about this beautiful fruit, and her Luscious Lemon Desserts explores lemon cakes, pies, puddings, custards, cookies, ice creams, shortcakes, cr pes, truffles, peels, curds, popsicles, confections and sauces with panache and, well, zest. Over 70 recipes for decadent treats Profiteroles, Chilled Lemon Souffle, Chocolate Ganache Tart with Lots of Lemon, Luscious Lemon and Blueberry Tiramisu, Lemon Cr me Br l e, Lemon Mascarpone-Clementine Gratins and Lemon Sorbet-Filled Lemons accompanied by mesmerizing color photos, convincingly make Longbotham's point that "lemons are the divas of desserts." This book offers some of the same tips on buying and zesting lemons as Lemon Zest, but otherwise there's impressively little overlap between the two. Anyone craving summer desserts will find these recipes mouthwateringly irresistible. ( July 1) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal