Sunday, 25 December 2011

Fancy Nancy and the Delectable Cupcakes (I Can Read Book 1)


Nancy is thrilled to be making cupcakes for the bake sale! But will she remember to follow all of Mom's directions?



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Baking Illustrated


The practical kitchen companion for the home baker with 350 recipes you can trust. Drawing from more than 10 years baking experience and exhaustive equipment and ingredient testing Baking Illustrated is packed with over 500 pages of sweet and savoury recipes including breads, pizza, cookies, cakes, pies and tarts. There are home classics, contemporary favourites and European baked goods.

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My First Baking Book: A Bialosky & Friends Book


There's no doubt about it: Kids love to bake! They take to it like peach crisp and cream, like apples and muffins, like honey and spices, like all the many happy combinations in this very special collection of baking recipes.

These 50 kid-tested recipes are clearly written and easy-to-bake for children 6 and up. All are accompanied by gleefully drawn two-color, step-by-step illustrations by Tedd Arnold. And there are two 16-page full-color sections featuring treats for the holidays and other special occasions. Liberally sprinkled throughout are tidbits of food facts (Did you know those Georgia peaches originally came from China?).

Here is Oatmeal and Nut Streusel to liven up the family breakfast. Indian Pudding Pie to serve as a special Thanksgiving dessert. Fudge Sticks to take on a summer picnic, and Moon Cookies to share with a friend.

Complete with a full chapter on kitchen safety and proper use of kitchen utensils, plus plenty of recipes using whole grains and fruit juice sweeteners to bake up yummy and nutritiously sound, My First Baking Book is a must for all young chefs.

Selection of the Children's Book-of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback Book Club. Suitable for Ages 6-10. 152,000 copies in print.

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Saturday, 24 December 2011

The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets


Whether you want to bake dairy- and egg-free for health, ethical, or environmental reasons, The Joy of Vegan Baking lets you have your cake and eat it, too! Featuring 150 familiar favorites -- from cakes, cookies, and crepes to pies, puddings, and pastries -- this book will show you just how easy, convenient, and delectable baking without eggs and dairy can be.

A seasoned cooking instructor and self-described "joyful vegan," author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau puts to rest the myth that vegan baking is an inferior alternative to non-vegan baking, putting it in its rightful place as a legitimate contender in the baking arena. More than just a collection of recipes, this informative cookbook is a valuable resource for any baker -- novice or seasoned.

Learn just how easy it is to enjoy your favorite homespun goodies without compromising your health or values:

  • Chocolate Chip Scones
     
  • Cranberry Nut Bread
     
  • Lemon Cheesecake
     
  • Dessert Crepes
     
  • Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Chunks
     
  • Cinnamon Coffee Cake
     
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
     
  • Raspberry Sorbet
     
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
     
  • Soft Pretzels
     
  • Blueberry Cobbler
     
  • Chocolate Almond Brittle
Free of saturated fat, cholesterol, and lactose, but full of flavor, flair, and familiarity, each and every recipe will have you declaring I can't believe it's vegan!

Complete with luscious color photos, this book will be an essential reference for every vegan.



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Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Jim Fobel's Old-Fashioned Baking Book: Recipes from an American Childhood


Bakers everywhere will treasure the unfailingly delicious recipes. One of the Best Cookbooks of the Year. --The James Beard Foundation

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Disney Princess: Cinderella: The Great Mouse Mistake (Disney Princess Early Chapter Books)


When Cinderella’s mouse friend Gus picks roses from Lady Tremaine’s garden for his dear Cinderelly, Cinderella gets in a lot of trouble. She takes Gus into town to replace the rosebush, but forgets that it’s the day of the big village fair. Gus gets so excited that he accidentally knocks over a giant cake prepared for the King! Luckily, Jaq, Suzy, Perla, and the rest of the mice join in to help bake a delicious new dessert—but will it be good enough for royalty? And will Cinderella be able to replace the rosebush? With colorful illustrations throughout and a sparkly, glitter-filled cover, this early chapter book is sure to delight princess fans everywhere!



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Monday, 19 December 2011

Rosie's All-Butter Fresh Cream Sugar-Packed Baking Book


Here are the hands-down temptingest--and surprisingly easy-to-make--150 cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, and custards ever assembled. It's the full menu of the nationally celebrated Boston-based Rosie's Bakery, presented by a trusted, knowledgeable, easy-going guide whose goal is to demystify baking. Winner of a 1991 IACP/Julia Child Cookbook Award. Illustrations throughout.

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