I have since my last post accumulated several new cookbooks, and have to do something about it so they don't fall over on top of me. Or not... I am an addict after all.
I just invested in Baked (the book), after trying the fabulous recipe from Oprah's Valentine's Day issue. I live 10 minutes away from Baked (the bakery in Red Hook) but have never been there. Field trip is set for Monday, my day off and I will let y'all know how that goes. The brownies I made for Kate's birthday were FABULOUS however, and if Oprah is a fan of the brownies they have to be on to something.
Another Brooklyn bakery that's got a fantastic book out... Sweet Melissa in Cobble Hill. Melissa Murphy peppers the book with anecdotes about concocting "the perfect recipe" and it's quite apparent that she does a lot of tinkering with old standbys to outstanding results. I've made her Red Velvet and Carrot Cakes and both are very unique, easy to make and I assure you they will earn you a reputation as a fabulous baker, and possibly cause you to gain 5 pounds while you're at it.
The verdict: buy both books if you are a baked goods aficionado, or need a most excellent Brooklyn-themed gift.
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