Book Review by Bianca Palmer

My review is on the dessert section in Karen Martini’s book “Where the heart is”. The dessert section is called (ends). In her introduction she states

“if I followed road maps in the way I follow recipes, I’m sure that I would constantly end up entirely in unexpected places”.

Karen Martini has been in the industry for 20 years. This book reflects on home style recipes, these are her favourites. Karen’s dessert recipes are quick, easy and tasty.

Here are my favourites:

Cherry and watermelon salad with rose water and yoghurt semi-freddo
I think this a good summer dessert or a summer breaky recipe.

Cinnamon and vanilla pannacotta with warm spiced pear
This is a nice modern dessert; left over spiced pear could be served with muesli the next day.

Honey dumplings donuts with rosewater and pistachio
This is a great recipe to whip up at home and can be kept for a few days.

Rhubarb and raspberry crumble and nuts
Nice warm winter recipe (comfort food)

I think Karen’s book has good flavours and is balanced out well. I would be happy to try some of these recipes at home, which gives me ideas for menu items at work.

Bianca Palmer
Apprentice Chef

Petersons Champagne House
Hunter Valley

This book is in the Cessnock & Hamilton library: Call No: 641.5/mart