Comments on: It’s Business Time

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:52:45 +0000

I know everyone has already chimed in on this, but here are a few I own that I love:
The Sweet Life by Kate Zuckerman
Desserts by the Yard by Sherry Yard
Baking with Julia edited by Dorie Greenspan
In the Sweet Kitchen by Regan Daley

None of those are overly fancy, but they have solid recipes that have worked for me. Baking with Julia has recipes from a really wide range of bakers, from Nick Malgieri to Nancy Silverton.

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:59:16 +0000

Alton Brown’s “I’m Just Here For More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking.” Its got a ton of beginning baking facts and info that I’m sure you will not need, but the recipes are amazing! Everyone begs me for the Fudge Cake and for good reason! Hope you enjoy!

By: Coline

Coline — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:23:02 +0000

My favorite cookbook ever: I Want Chocolate by Trish Deseine.

By the Way, I love your blog!
Thanks for the all the recipes and entertainment.

By: Irina

Irina — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:47:09 +0000

What a coincidence! This was my birthday weekend too, and a cookbook was one of my presents! I got Dorie Greenspan’s Baking; From My Home to Yours, and I can’t wait to start playing with it. As far as recommendations, I’m a big fan of Tish Boyle’s The Cake Book. It’s not brand new, but it’s my go-to cake book. Happy Birthday!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 25 May 2008 23:55:18 +0000

Happy birthday! i have to second the Pure dessert and Desserts by the yard suggestions and also throw in The Sweet Life by Kate Zucherman….The Sweet Kitchen suggestion is also a great one (the chocolate chip-espresso coffeecake in there is to die for)
….ALSO- Richard Sax’s Classic home desserts is my all time favorite, but it’s several years old and pretty much “the modern bible” for bakers, so I am assuming you already have it.

By: Mari

Mari — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:28:47 +0000

I want to suggest In the Sweet Kitchen by Regan Daley, it’s a couple of years old, but it’s a goodie!

When’s your birthday? Mine is Tuesday!

By: joythebaker

joythebaker — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:36:01 +0000

Hey Everybody! So many great suggestions! Now it’s going to be a hard choice.
Peabody- I’m loving your book from Babbo mostly because I want to enjoy a big bowl of pasta there one day!
Sarah P- Coconut Lime cupcakes sound glorious!
Latifa- I have the Cake Book, but the Chocolate Epiphany is sounding so tempting.
Mary- I’ll throw the cake together, and with the grave of god, it will be pretty.
Ryan- What unique suggestion! Thanks! It looks great!
katy- You’ve got awesome suggestions! I have so much love for Alice Waters and Ruth Reichl! It’s looking like it’s going to be an expensive birthday for me!
Melody- I love the Pastry Queen. That is such a fun book. Have you tried her Honey Almond Biscotti?
Kate- I don’t have Pure Desserts, clearly I’m missing out!
Madam Chow- Ok- I think it will have to be Pure Desserts! Thanks for all the great suggestions and the birthday wishes!
Sharon- Have a great weekend trip! I heart Sherry Yard!
Carrie- Paris Sweet! Obvious choice that slipped my mind! Thanks for the reminder!

Thanks Everybody! Have a lovely weekend!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:40:34 +0000

Since I already know you have “Baking”, might I suggest “Paris Sweets”?

By: sharon

sharon — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:46:45 +0000

I just spent too much time perusing your blog instead of packing for my trip this weekend! You have beautiful recipes that I’m eager to try.

As for baking cookbooks, I love Desserts by the Yard.

By: Madam Chow

Madam Chow — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:24:43 +0000

Boy, that’s a tough one. I love Carole Walter’s new book, Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More: 200 Anytime Treats and Special Sweets for Morning to Midnight. Also Pure Dessert, by Alice Medrich, A Passion for Baking, by Marcy Goldman, and The Weekend Baker, by Abigail Johnson Dodge. And anything by Beth Hensperger! And Happy Birthday!