SWEETIE PIE : The Richard Simmons Private Collection of Dazzling Desserts

Richard Simmons

ISBN 10: 1577192761 / ISBN 13: 9781577192763

Published by GT Publishing Corp, New York, NY, 1997

About this Item

Text/BRAND NEW & Bright, First Edition, First Printing. Illustrated boads/Fine. DJ/Fine. PO sticker to front endpaper. Desserts from flamboyant fitness instructor "Richard" Simmons (1948 -) who knows, even in losing weight, the sweet tooth needs satisfaction from time to time. This collection of delectable, reduced-fat and reduced-calorie desserts comes with a reminder that desserts must be handled "with respect," --- they are to be saved for special occasions with an eye on serving size. 192 pgs w/color photos in 8 chapters: 1, Welcome to My Dessert Kitchen; 2, Smart Cookies; 3, The Cake Walk; 4, Pie in the Sky; 5, The Big Chill; 6, Puddin' on the Ritz; 6, In the Garden of Eden; and 7, You Can't Take it With You. Seller Inventory # 019513

Bibliographic Details

Title: SWEETIE PIE : The Richard Simmons Private ...

Publisher: GT Publishing Corp, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1997

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Mark Thomas (Photographer)

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition, First Printing

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Synopsis:

An array of reduced-fat desserts includes rainbow cake, chocolate mousse pie, orange cream-filled eclairs, and other treats

Review:

If you want to lose weight but must appease your sweet tooth from time to time, Richard Simmons is on your team. Sweetie Pie is a collection of delectable, reduced-fat and reduced-calorie desserts. Most get 30 percent or fewer calories from fat. But Simmons is quick to point out that you can't scarf down half a cake and expect to lose weight. The key, he says, is handling dessert "with respect," which means eating it on special occasions and having only a serving. You'll find adaptations of all your favorite desserts, such as brownies, lemon bars, biscotti, chocolate layer cake (19 percent fat), Boston cream pie, chocolate mousse pie, and even lollipops. You'll also find desserts only Richard Simmons might create, like "Brownie Pizza." Watch out--the last chapter presents six of Simmons's "all-time favorite outrageous desserts," fat and all. Simmons's running commentary of his personal relationship with these desserts is entertaining enough to read whether or not you want to prepare the recipe. Recipes include nutritional breakdown (calories, protein, fat, carbohydrate, sodium, and cholesterol), plus fat and calorie comparisons with standard versions. The photos will make your mouth water. --Joan Price