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The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook Presents: 10 Summertime Treats
It's summertime and the weather is just right to sit back and relax with a nice, cool . . . pumpkin juice! With July comes backyard barbecues, long afternoons by the pool, and Harry's birthday of course! Celebrate this magical time with The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook 10 Summertime Treats. This ebook includes 10 decadent treats guaranteed to provide sweet relief from the sultry summertime heat. From icy juices to cool, melt-in-your-mouth sundaes, this summer you can conjure a dessert fit for Hogwarts Hall! Looking to celebrate the tastes of this enchanted world all-year round? Then check out the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook ebook and print editions and the Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit!
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 11, 2011
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About the author
Dinah Bucholz
20 books68 followersDinah Bucholz is the official author of The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook. Dinah was born to a large family and grew up in a small New York City suburb called Monsey. The most exciting things that happened in her childhood were getting her pony tail pulled by various brothers, also getting teased by the same, and enjoying spectacular good times and spectacular fights with her twin sisters.
Dinahs first experience with baking occurred when she received for her ninth birthday a toy mixer from her mom that actually worked. She mixed up a chocolate cake batter without following a recipe and then poured the brown glop into plastic bowls and set them in the oven. Thankfully, she forgot to turn the oven on.
Dinah went on to bake many more chocolate cakes and it wasnt long before she was making fine desserts and cooking delicious food had become a passion second only to eating it.
Today, Dinah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, and to the sorrow of her four children, no pets. She spends her time cooking and writing and wearing a professional-looking white chefs apron when she remembers to put it on."
Dinahs first experience with baking occurred when she received for her ninth birthday a toy mixer from her mom that actually worked. She mixed up a chocolate cake batter without following a recipe and then poured the brown glop into plastic bowls and set them in the oven. Thankfully, she forgot to turn the oven on.
Dinah went on to bake many more chocolate cakes and it wasnt long before she was making fine desserts and cooking delicious food had become a passion second only to eating it.
Today, Dinah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, and to the sorrow of her four children, no pets. She spends her time cooking and writing and wearing a professional-looking white chefs apron when she remembers to put it on."
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November 21, 2016
The recipes in this book are for serious cooks and bakers. To be honest a little bit intimidating for someone who is terrible at both. It does a good job of explaining the techniques though and even giving advice on substitutes for hard to find ingredients. I also love how they give a short history on some of the dishes and always show where in the HP books they drew their ideas from.
The one big con for me was the negative tone in which they describe American's eating habits. I have no illusions that a good chunk of Americans have poor diets and eat way too much fast food. However, to sit there and say all we eat is burger, fries, pizza, and McDonalds is condescending and doesn't really take into account our nation's diversity and the types of food that diversity brings.
While some households may find it normal to eat fast food there are plenty out there that find the opposite true or that live vegetarian, organic, or vegan lifestyles.
I get the point the author/editors were making and maybe if they had backed it with some solid facts it would have more of a punch instead of just feeling like some terrible stereotypical overgeneralization of American eating habits.
Okay rant done.
Really though if you want to try some challenging, HP/very English dishes and desserts then I would definitely recommend this book.
The one big con for me was the negative tone in which they describe American's eating habits. I have no illusions that a good chunk of Americans have poor diets and eat way too much fast food. However, to sit there and say all we eat is burger, fries, pizza, and McDonalds is condescending and doesn't really take into account our nation's diversity and the types of food that diversity brings.
While some households may find it normal to eat fast food there are plenty out there that find the opposite true or that live vegetarian, organic, or vegan lifestyles.
I get the point the author/editors were making and maybe if they had backed it with some solid facts it would have more of a punch instead of just feeling like some terrible stereotypical overgeneralization of American eating habits.
Okay rant done.
Really though if you want to try some challenging, HP/very English dishes and desserts then I would definitely recommend this book.
October 14, 2014
Seems only potentially good for the Lemon Pop and Pumpkin Juice. From what I've seen from the full Unofficial HP Cookbook, (and of course Pinterest), these could definitely be better.
November 14, 2015
Downloaded this cookbook, looking for cool and fun things that the kids could make on Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2017
Lots of ice cream recipes
Never tried to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker but would love to give it a try after reading this book. Pumpkin juice recipe sounds interesting too.
Never tried to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker but would love to give it a try after reading this book. Pumpkin juice recipe sounds interesting too.
April 21, 2020
Nice
It's worth a shot if you like reading Harry Potter and would love to try the food given in the books.
It's worth a shot if you like reading Harry Potter and would love to try the food given in the books.
September 6, 2016
The recipes are kind of hard, but the food turns out great.
July 30, 2011
A fun way to bring the book series alive for the kids (or kid at heart). Great for summer treats with a Harry Potter theme. Especially if you are going out to see the latest movie or planning on a visit to the theme park. Lots of good ideas but I think I am going to have to buy the full length version for some of my favorite treats from the books.
September 12, 2011
I only own (and love) The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook and was thrilled to find this mini book I can carry around with me on my iPod Touch. And it was FREE!
I'm making Triple Power Icy Lemon Pops this week and will make the Butterscotch Brew Slushies as soon as I have the ingredients on hand!
I'm making Triple Power Icy Lemon Pops this week and will make the Butterscotch Brew Slushies as soon as I have the ingredients on hand!
November 16, 2011
Such a cute little ebook. I always enjoy (free) recipe books, and I can't wait to give these summertime/Harry Potter themed recipes a try. Such great ideas! Would be great for a Harry Potter themed wedding or any other summer party.
August 6, 2011
Great mini-cookbook full of Potter treats. Will have to use some of these for Halloween!
August 11, 2011
Very cute.
August 22, 2011
I have not tried any of the recipes but I am looking forward to trying Pumpkin Juice.
October 16, 2011
I thought these recipies were the cutest, little thing and it is FREE! Its something I can sink my teeth into literally and as well as metaphorically.
October 24, 2011
ok for a free ebook. Not sure if I'm going to recreate one of the recipes..
February 12, 2012
I'm not much into making ice cream, but I'd like to try the butterbeer and pumpkin juice. We'll see how it works out. =]
September 20, 2022
This cookbook was only a 3 star for me.
I do believe there is good information, substitutes and clear instructions.
I feel this cookbook may be a little difficult if you don’t cook at least a little bit.
I feel the recipes can be a little much for some and or they just appear to be a little overwhelming at times.
There are quite a bit of desserts or was that just me?
It’s good not horrible just maybe a little much at times but I do believe many of the recipes would be very good.
I do believe there is good information, substitutes and clear instructions.
I feel this cookbook may be a little difficult if you don’t cook at least a little bit.
I feel the recipes can be a little much for some and or they just appear to be a little overwhelming at times.
There are quite a bit of desserts or was that just me?
It’s good not horrible just maybe a little much at times but I do believe many of the recipes would be very good.
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May 7, 2017Recipes include: Butterscotch Brew, Butterscotch Brew Ice Cream Soda, Butterscotch Brew Slushies, Double Chocolate Ice Cream Cones, Paddington Burgers, Triple Power Icy Lemon Pops, Chocolate and Raspberry Ice Cream Cones with Chopped Nuts, Pumpkin Juice, Strawberry and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cones, and Ice Cream Sundaes.
Really, regular summery food with a Harry Potter-themed backstory for each (including which book and chapter in case you want to refresh your memory).
Really, regular summery food with a Harry Potter-themed backstory for each (including which book and chapter in case you want to refresh your memory).
September 26, 2017
Honestly, I just did a quick flip through. There was some narrative on where the recipes came from and why they were included but I didn't read that. I mostly just looked at the recipes and honestly, most of them I wouldn't make and probably wouldn't eat.
May 30, 2017
Haven't tried any of the recipes as yet, but I'm glad there's a collated book of all my fav HP foods, recipes do look promising and do-able so will definitely try!
September 21, 2017
There are some really good looking recipes in this book that I am excited to try out.
December 16, 2017
No recipe for Butterbeer...and that's mildly irritating.
February 27, 2018
What a fun cook book! LOL I copied down a few recipes!
May 23, 2018
I liked how easy and simple these are! My kids loved these!
Great and easy for a quick snack and good for family gatherings. Everyone loved when I made them and they are perfect
Great and easy for a quick snack and good for family gatherings. Everyone loved when I made them and they are perfect
June 14, 2018
No butterbeer?
July 28, 2018
Love how everything comes together if you're a foodie especially!!
November 20, 2018
Easy to follow directions
Easy to follow directions and ingredients. I haven’t tried any recipes yet but will in the future. Doesn’t seem hard to buy ingredients.
Easy to follow directions and ingredients. I haven’t tried any recipes yet but will in the future. Doesn’t seem hard to buy ingredients.
December 22, 2018
Great recipes!
The recipes are great and easy to understand. I can’t wait to try more of them with my nieces and nephews.🥰
The recipes are great and easy to understand. I can’t wait to try more of them with my nieces and nephews.🥰
January 5, 2019
Cute idea to liven up otherwise ordinary recipes.
July 9, 2019
Cure book. Kids will love the simple recipes in here.
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