San Antonio Classic Desserts

by Helen Thompson, Robert Peacock (Photographer), Janice Shay

Overview

Sweet, inviting treats from the town of Tex-Mex and spice. Influenced by Spanish and Mexican flavors, the cuisine of San Antonio is sensational and simple-Latin food with a sure Texas twist. This collection of the best desserts from the city's favorite restaurants includes Warm Cajeta Apple Crisp, Ruby-Red Grapefruit Tart, Banana Cheesecake Bruleï ¿ ½, Candied Jalapenos, and dozens of other chocolaty, spicy, fruity, and fresh dishes. Featured restaurants include Rosario's, Azuca Nuevo Latino, the Colonial Room at the Menger Hotel, El Paradiso, and El Siete Mares.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455614585
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	09/22/2011
Series:	Classic Recipes Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.74(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Helen Thompson is a Texas-based food writer and editor who serves as the city editor for Metropolitan Home magazine and is a regional editor for the Meredith Corporation. The former editor and creative director of TRIBEZA magazine in Austin, Texas, she has also worked for Texas Monthly for nearly two decades as a writer and editor. Thompson's love for Texan food and passion for cooking shine through in Dallas Classic Desserts. The author of multiple cookbooks, Thompson has covered various topics in her previous titles such as food, kitchen design, and wedding organization. Her manifold interests also led her to publish hundreds of articles in magazines including InStyle, Better Homes and Gardens, and HOME Magazine. In addition to being a writer, she is a passionate photographer and has produced photo shoots for Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Western Interior & Design. Thompson graduated cum laude with special honors from the University of Texas at Austin where she received a B.A. and a M.A. in English. A member of the advisory council at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, she serves on the advisory board for the Charles Moore Foundation, an institution dedicated to preserving the Moore/Andersson Compound and promoting Charles Moore's teaching on architecture. She lives in Austin, Texas.