CakeLove in the Morning – By Warren Brown – Just in Time for Mother’s Day!

Ladies and Gentleman; Start your engines!  Morning engines that is.  Do you have the problem of eating breakfast in the morning?  I am one of those that usually skip that breakfast meal, even knowing it’s the most important meal of the day. To me, it’s challenging to have that breakfast meal.  What to make? Breakfast [...]

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Hazan Family Favorites – by Giuliano Hazan – Cookbook Review

From the moment you open the pages of  Hazan Family Favorites, it invites you into their home, lending stories and history to their favorite dishes.   This cookbook has a nice homey feel to it, and will have you running for the kitchen to recreate some of their family favorites to share with your loved ones.  [...]

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Donsuemor Treats & Davidson’s Tea’s

You’ll remember a while back when I created a simple dessert for Donsuemor.  I haven’t forgotten about them since I tried their Little French Almond Cakes.  This time, we had a Tea Party with Donsuemor French Almond Cakes & Davidson’s Tea.  This combination can’t be beat!  These little sweet, almond cakes are perfect for a [...]

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Pie it Forward by Gesine Bullock – Prado is Officially Released! – Book Review

At long last, the much awaited Pie it Forward is finally here. The official release date is/was for April 1st.  I know that it has been available for a couple of weeks now, and I’m sure those that have picked it up, have been happily making the goodies of the contents within!  This is an [...]

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Pie it Foward Day – March 14th, 2012 – Read all About it!

In anticipation and to do something fun, Abrams books, (Stewart Tabori & Chang) are featuring a Pie it Forward Day, set for March 14th 2012, in connection with the release of  Gesine Bullock-Prado’s new book, Pie it Forward!   Available Everywhere in April 2012!! (Oh, I just can’t wait!  Author of:  “My Life from Scratch”, [...]

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Dolci: Italy’s Sweets Cookbook Review

You know it’s rare to find a cookbook that inspires you to want to make every recipe in it!   The recipes are simple, easy to follow, with most ingredients readily available at your local market, producing spectacular results.  (Sources are listed for the few ingredients that might require a specialty store.) Beautifully photographed, well written, [...]

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Cooking without Borders Cookbook Review

Recently, I was sent Anita Lo’s new cookbook “Cooking without Borders”. Anita Lo is the owner and chef of the Michelin starred Annisa.  She has been featured on Chopped All Stars, Top Chef Masters, Iron Chef America, the Martha Stewart show and more.  This is her first cookbook.    In Cooking without Borders, she offers more [...]

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Yvette Van Boven’s Home Made Cookbook Review

Yvette Van Boven’s Home Made Cookbook Review Recently I was sent Yvette Van Boven’s New cookbook “Home Made The Ultimate DIY Cookbook, featuring over 200 From – Scratch Recipes”, in exchange for a review.  Does this book deliver?  Oh, yeah and then some! This book has everything in it!  Not only does it have everything in [...]

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Goat Cheese Rugelach – “Goat: Meat * Milk * Cheese” Cookbook Review

Recently I was sent “Goat: Meat * Milk * Cheese”  by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough in exchange for a review.  If you’ve encountered any of Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough books, you already know you’re in for a fun, hilarious, delicious round of good cooking!  This book is no exception.  This is their 18th [...]

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The Best Ginger Cookies EVER!! – Sugar Baby Review

Recently, I was sent “Sugar Baby Confections, Candies, Cakes & Other Delicious Recipes for Cooking With Sugar – By Gesine Bullock-Prado” in exchange for a review.   How lucky can one person be?   I was excited to rip open the package and dig this book out, and it does NOT disappoint!    Cooking with sugar can [...]

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