The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques15 reviews
The Baker's Dozen

William Morrow Cookbooks, 2001

Recipes always come out wonderful!

+ Stellar Baking Book!
+ I am happy with my purchase, BUT....
+ An Excellent Invitation to Baking. Buy It!
+ Excellent, Kudos!
  
  











  



  
Baking at Home with The Culinary Institute of America12 reviews
The Culinary Institute of America

Wiley, 2004

I was blown away...

+ Great book to start learning
+ Baking at its best!
+ Baking at its best
  
  











  



  
The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And More80 reviews
Bruce Weinstein

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1999

The Ice Cream Encyclopedia

+ the ultimate ice cream book
+ Kindle version specific review...

This book has the widest selection of good standard recipes, as well as new imaginative ones, including frozen yogurt. I highly recommend it.
  
  











  



  
Cheesecake Extraordinaire : More than 100 Sumptuous Recipes for the Ultimate Dessert35 reviews
Mary Crownover

McGraw-Hill, 1994

Used these for my wedding!

+ Wonderful cheesecake book.......
+ Excellent book
+ The delicious treat of homemade cheesecake
  
  











  



  
Chocolate and Vanilla6 reviews
Gale Gand, Lisa Weiss

Clarkson Potter, 2006

Gale Gand's typical light touch, Great source on vanilla!

+ Gale Gand at her best
+ First a simple decision: chocolate or vanilla

`chocolate and vanilla' by Chicago star pastry chef and Food Network maven, Gale Gand, with co-author credits for Lisa Weiss is a gimmick book on at least two levels. Ms. Gand is the co-owner of Tru (along with former husband, executive chef Rick Tramonto), one of the most highly honored ...
  
  











  



  
The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts37 reviews
Sherry Yard

Houghton Mifflin, 2003

Sherry Yard Is My Hero

+ Recommended so got it as a gift for spouse
+ The Secrets of Baking by Sherry Yard

I absolutely love this book. Sherry Yard is very informative and breaks all the recipes down into easy-to-understand text. It's divided into sections like, Ganache, Caramel, Cookies, and more. She explains everything in detail, you will learn lots of things about the pastry world. You will feel ...
  
  











  



  
The Well-Decorated Cake16 reviews
Toba Garrett

Sterling, 2004

What a buy!

+ Great book
+ Toba Garrett Student
+ Great book, A lot of useful information for the cake decorator.
  
  











  



  
The Ultimate Candy Book: More than 700 Quick and Easy, Soft and Chewy, Hard and Crunchy Sweets and Treats15 reviews
Bruce Weinstein

William Morrow Cookbooks, 2000

Have Tried It

This is the greatest book. I found it originally in the library and liked it so much i looked for it at amazon and found it for cheap. Love it! Tried the pecan pralines so far, and the hints it gives are really good- like use a high pan or it'll boil over and don't stir too much or it gets ...
  
  











  



  
Great Cakes: Over 250 Recipes to Bake, Share, and Enjoy4 reviews
Carole Walter

Gramercy, 2005

Tons of great recipes

+ A must have for every baker - a gem of a book!
+ Easy to read and follow instructions
+ Good cake book for a low price
  
  











  



  
Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever15 reviews
Sherry Yard

Houghton Mifflin, 2007

Glamorous, creative desserts in the comfort of your own home

+ sadly
+ Stunning finales from a master
+ A fun cookbook
+ A life in sweets
  
  











  



  
Professional Cake Decorating18 reviews
Toba M. Garrett

Wiley, 2006

Cake Decorating Master Class

+ Chef Toba
+ Excellent beginner's manual
+ Love it!
+ worth every penny
  
  











  



  
Cheesecake Extraordinaire : More than 100 Sumptuous Recipes for the Ultimate Dessert35 reviews
Mary Crownover

McGraw-Hill, 1994

Used these for my wedding!

+ Wonderful cheesecake book.......
+ Excellent book
+ The delicious treat of homemade cheesecake
  
  











  



  
Great Cakes: Over 250 Recipes to Bake, Share, and Enjoy4 reviews
Carole Walter

Gramercy, 2005

Tons of great recipes

+ A must have for every baker - a gem of a book!
+ Easy to read and follow instructions
+ Good cake book for a low price
  
  











  



  
Desserts by the Yard: From Brooklyn to Beverly Hills: Recipes from the Sweetest Life Ever15 reviews
Sherry Yard

Houghton Mifflin, 2007

Glamorous, creative desserts in the comfort of your own home

+ sadly
+ Stunning finales from a master
+ A fun cookbook
+ A life in sweets
  
  











  



  
Chocolate and Vanilla6 reviews
Gale Gand, Lisa Weiss

Clarkson Potter, 2006

Gale Gand's typical light touch, Great source on vanilla!

+ Gale Gand at her best
+ First a simple decision: chocolate or vanilla

`chocolate and vanilla' by Chicago star pastry chef and Food Network maven, Gale Gand, with co-author credits for Lisa Weiss is a gimmick book on at least two levels. Ms. Gand is the co-owner of Tru (along with former husband, executive chef Rick Tramonto), one of the most highly honored ...
  
  











  



  
Professional Cake Decorating18 reviews
Toba M. Garrett

Wiley, 2006

Cake Decorating Master Class

+ Chef Toba
+ Excellent beginner's manual
+ Love it!
+ worth every penny
  
  











  



  
The Baker's Dozen Cookbook: Become a Better Baker with 135 Foolproof Recipes and Tried-and-True Techniques15 reviews
The Baker's Dozen

William Morrow Cookbooks, 2001

Recipes always come out wonderful!

+ Stellar Baking Book!
+ I am happy with my purchase, BUT....
+ An Excellent Invitation to Baking. Buy It!
+ Excellent, Kudos!
  
  











  



  
The Well-Decorated Cake16 reviews
Toba Garrett

Sterling, 2004

What a buy!

+ Great book
+ Toba Garrett Student
+ Great book, A lot of useful information for the cake decorator.
  
  











  



  
The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts37 reviews
Sherry Yard

Houghton Mifflin, 2003

Sherry Yard Is My Hero

+ Recommended so got it as a gift for spouse
+ The Secrets of Baking by Sherry Yard

I absolutely love this book. Sherry Yard is very informative and breaks all the recipes down into easy-to-understand text. It's divided into sections like, Ganache, Caramel, Cookies, and more. She explains everything in detail, you will learn lots of things about the pastry world. You will feel ...
  
  











  



  
Baking at Home with The Culinary Institute of America12 reviews
The Culinary Institute of America

Wiley, 2004

I was blown away...

+ Great book to start learning
+ Baking at its best!
+ Baking at its best