I just happened to be in Half Price Books last week at just the right time. There was 1 copy of Alice Medrich’s brand new book Pure Dessert. It just came out last month. It is beautiful and varied, not just chocolate. I... (0 replies, last updated by Candy September 27, 2007)

I have been enjoying Medrich’s new book, Pure Dessert, and have made a handful of the recipes. Yesterday I made the lemon tart, but the amount of filling was way too little for a tart (called only for 1/4 cup of juice, 1/4... (2 replies, last updated by babette feasts March 4, 2008)

Karen: Almost every place I went to said they usually had it but were out. Could it be that there’s a run on the stuff due to Pure Dessert? I couldn’t feature driving across the bridge after all my earlier traipsing.... (24 replies, last updated by karykat March 11, 2008)

Would you recommend Petit Robert (Kenmore) or Hamersley’s? I enjoy both restaurants but have not had dessert at either in quite a long time. This is for my mom’s 60th birthday and we’ve narrowed it to these two... (7 replies, last updated by gini March 18, 2008)

Here’s the place to discuss recipes, etc. regarding Alice Medrich’s book Pure Dessert. (84 replies, last updated by karykat August 17, 2009)

Since participation in this thread has been smallish, I am just going to post one thread for each book – e.g., "May/June Dessert COTM: Pure Dessert Recipe Discussion" PURE DESSERT... (7 replies, last updated by maxim0512 May 20, 2008)

varieties are my favorite, and the red peach (blood peach) and white peach are incredible. I have used them for pate de fruit, sorbet, and dessert sauces. A better choice for the home cook may be the Perfect Puree of Napa Valley.... (1 reply, last updated by Non Cognomina July 12, 2006)

that it is very expensive which, I think, is the result of some of the high-priced vegan-friendly ingredients they have to use, especially in the desserts. If you do want to try Pure Food, I would advise ordering only the lasagna... (5 replies, last updated by ben61820 November 1, 2006)

My mom used to make an amazing dessert (she’s dead and I don’t have the recipe), which was basically a cake baked in a jelly roll pan, then she’d mix the sweetened chestnut puree with whipped cream, spread it on... (33 replies, last updated by Plat du jour November 29, 2007)

I ate at Pure recently and enjoyed it. We ate outside and I thought it was one of the nices outdoor dining spots in the city. I’m not a vegetarian, but thought the food was good, not great. I believe we had 2 apps, 2... (5 replies, last updated by nicki July 22, 2006)

My boyfriend and I thinking about going to Pure Food & Wine this week. I’ve heard mixed opinions about the place. It seems like the way to go is to sit outside in the lovely garden and order very specific dishes. I would... (2 replies, last updated by RGR August 30, 2005)

Now that Halloween is over, does anyone have any good recipes for pumpkin puree? The usual bread and pie recipes would be good, but how about something a little more unusual? (7 replies, last updated by scott November 6, 2002)

looked very happy this time no dessert (we walked over to Powells for ice cream) total check before tip -$115 they serve the same menu from 11:30-9 closed on Mondays. (13 replies, last updated by sb1 August 9, 2007)

Ever since I heard the announcement for the opening of Pure Cafe, a gourmet “raw food” restaurant, I’ve been following its progress with some interest. That progress has been halting, to say the least. The... (6 replies, last updated by Kirk August 14, 2005)

What about a shepherds pie sort of thing? Puree the ground beef or lamb with the gravy/ top with puree carrots/ add well mashed potato and bake. It would have the advantage of looking like “real food”. For dessert - a... (6 replies, last updated by lgss June 9, 2008)