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Baking: From My Home to Yours
Dorie Greenspan has written recipes for the most eminent chefs in the world: Pierre Hermé, Daniel Boulud, and arguably the greatest of them all, Julia Child, who once told Dorie, "You write recipes just the way I do.” Her recipe writing has won widespread praise for its literate curiosity and "patient but exuberant style.” (One hard-boiled critic called it "a joy forever.”...more
Hardcover, 528 pages
Published
November 1st 2006
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(first published 1980)
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I didn't know that Katharine Hepburn was well-known for her brownie recipe. In her tribute to the actress, Ms. Henderson wrote, "I'll always be grateful to Miss Hepburn for making me stick it out at Bryn Mawr and for giving me these rules to live by: 1. Never quit; 2. Be yourself; 3. Don't put too much flour in your brownies."
I was at first put off by the cover picture. I thought it was too fancy, meaning fussy recipes. Instead this is comprehensive and tempting, has pretty, helpful photographs....more
I was at first put off by the cover picture. I thought it was too fancy, meaning fussy recipes. Instead this is comprehensive and tempting, has pretty, helpful photographs....more
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Feb 16, 2008
Rose
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who love to bake
Recommended to Rose by:
<a href="http://www.seriouseats.com">Serious Eats</a>, a food bl
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Absolutely, hands down, one of the best baking books I've read. I have had it checked out of the library for about two months, begging and renewing the copy. It has lodged itself in my consciousness and is on my "I need to own" list.
Dorie Greenspan gives great instructions and is incredibly generous, sharing recipes I probably would have kept under wraps. Her recipes for Chocolate Malted Whopper Drops and Molasses Spice Cookies guided me through the holiday baking season and earned me some kudos...more
Dorie Greenspan gives great instructions and is incredibly generous, sharing recipes I probably would have kept under wraps. Her recipes for Chocolate Malted Whopper Drops and Molasses Spice Cookies guided me through the holiday baking season and earned me some kudos...more
I got this book for Christmas- and it's fantastic! I've been baking with Dorie's recipes for about six months now, and she hasn't steered me wrong yet. It's a great baking book in that it is full of basics and how-to's, but also has it's fair share of beautiful, complex recipes. She has a knack for coming up with techniques that make difficult things shockingly simple. She's a talented author, writing Julia Child's Baking with Juila, among others. Plus, it has great photos. And I'm a sucker for...more
The most apt way of characterizing this baking tome is quite cliche: it is like being in the kitchen with an old friend. That is, if your old friend were a world-renowned pastry chef who worked with such masters as Pierre Herme and Julia Child. Even if Dorie Greenspan did not come across as eminently likeable, her recipes in and of themselves would be worth the purchase price. The book is categorized according to type of baked good, with standards like cookies, quick breads, pies, et al., but a...more
A million years ago, I promised Christine a review of Dorie Greenspan's Baking: From my home to yours. Actually, I just promised to explain what I like about it. Then, I decided I needed to write a review essay, then I made some notes, then this project-- blown out of proportion-- fell into the abyss.
So, now, let me declare quickly, simply, perhaps anecdotally, what I find so appealing about Dorie.
1) She's a great writer:
"She stopped next to me for a second, asked if I was new and said, 'How chi...more
So, now, let me declare quickly, simply, perhaps anecdotally, what I find so appealing about Dorie.
1) She's a great writer:
"She stopped next to me for a second, asked if I was new and said, 'How chi...more
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In case you haven’t discovered it, the Library has a great cookbook collection. My father was a wonderful cook and never used a cookbook in his life, but he wasn’t a very good teacher because he’d only say, "Just taste it!" so I took to cookbooks to learn to cook. I almost always have a cookbook or two checked out. Most I just browse through, sometimes I copy a recipe, and occasionally a book will so inspire me I have to own it. Dorie Greenspan’s new book, Baking: from my home to yours is a keep...more
This is a cookbook you can read! I just made
her blueberry pie recipe and OH MY GOD the woman
is a muse of absolute pleasure.
This cookbook is almost a cooking class. There are pages
of her thoughts and intentions for each recipe and
she is a great advocate of enjoying the entire
process of crafting the deserts you choose to indulge in...as you read the short essays attached to each recipe, you realize how do-able this really is. I highly recommend finding a copy for your shelf.
her blueberry pie recipe and OH MY GOD the woman
is a muse of absolute pleasure.
This cookbook is almost a cooking class. There are pages
of her thoughts and intentions for each recipe and
she is a great advocate of enjoying the entire
process of crafting the deserts you choose to indulge in...as you read the short essays attached to each recipe, you realize how do-able this really is. I highly recommend finding a copy for your shelf.
I’ve never made so many recipes from one book. And I haven’t found a bad or even mediocre one yet. Dorie’s style is delightfully personal. Each recipe is preceded by a description with all sorts of charming little anecdotes and stories, like a recipe for Chocolate Armagnac Cake which Dorie says got her fired from her first job in a professional kitchen. Almost every recipe includes notes in the margins on how it could be adapted, which she calls “Playing Around.” There are also practical tips on...more
This is a heavy book - weighing about 4 lbs. - so not one I would use or read often. It is also pricey - tagged $53.95 on the copy I got at the library - so not likely to get to my shelves. It does have 472 pages of recipes as well as a 23 page glossary of terms.
Apart from that, it is a good basic+ baking book, with a good selection of recipes and good explanations.
I did not copy down ANY of the recipes included, though, that looked good enough to replace my own favourites. Some were a bit tempt...more
Apart from that, it is a good basic+ baking book, with a good selection of recipes and good explanations.
I did not copy down ANY of the recipes included, though, that looked good enough to replace my own favourites. Some were a bit tempt...more
The best cheesecake recipe ever! I've made over 1/2 of the recipes in the book, and they work! Don't subsitute ingredients though, Dorie gives plenty of substitution options for playing around. They're not low fat recipes, but these are standards that will always work. I highly recommend the cookie recipes as well. This is definitely a desserts baking book, it has some sugary breakfast foods, fantastic cookies and desserts, but no yeast breads.
This is an amazing book. The quality of the recipes really stands out and the author's detail in explaining the process of baking is insightful and informative. The photographs are also astounding. I was not suprised to learn that she once worked with Julia Child. I consider this one of my best baking investments.
Amazing cookbook! I sold all my other baking cookbooks (Martha Stewarts was terrible) and this is my only one now. I love the recipes and the way she writes. If you are a fan of this group you should join our Tuesdays with Dorie blog group: www.tuesdayswithdorie.wordpress.com
This is such a handy book to have around--these recipes are great. So far, I've made:
-fruit tart
-linzer cookies
-honey nut brownies
-pie crusts (great essential recipe)
-fruit tarts
-lots more, this book is a monster!
-fruit tart
-linzer cookies
-honey nut brownies
-pie crusts (great essential recipe)
-fruit tarts
-lots more, this book is a monster!
This is my absolute favorite cookbook in my rather extensive library. I LOVE to bake, and this is my baking Bible. The recipes are easy to follow and I enjoy reading the stories that go along with them - there's such a sense of history and it's nice to read the author's reasons for including certain recipes.
I haven't tried all of the recipes - far from it, but the ones that I've made have been SO good! There are so many options including creative variations on standard recipes, great pictures,...more
I haven't tried all of the recipes - far from it, but the ones that I've made have been SO good! There are so many options including creative variations on standard recipes, great pictures,...more
I'd give this one six stars if I could. Haven't made a recipe from this one yet that hasn't been a success. The BEST cheesecake ever. Reworked the caramel pumpkin tart that is now my Thanksgiving mainstay.
My other go-to baking / dessert cook book, along with In the Sweet Kitchen. Dorie can sometimes go overboard with tweaks and add ins - for example, all the brownie recipes seem to have chunks of 14 different kinds of chocolate, nuts, chopped up candy bars, etc and no recipe for a basic cakey brownie - but that's not really a criticism; they're all still delicious. Busted out the pumpkin / pecan combo pie for halloween (a hit; tweaked with agave syrup in place of corn syrup) and almond scones for...more
Amazing, intelligent, unintimidating. Made the lemon poppy seed muffins and they were wonderful. Can't wait to try more recipes! I *must* own it.
An excellent baking book, clearly worded and laid out recipes, and a range of content from the simple (her delicious cream scones) to the complex. Rather than scare you off with tough sounding jargon, most technical terms are clearly explained and measurement quantities are described uniformly throughout. No 'a dash of salt' or 'a pinch of pepper', instead she clearly states 1/4 tsp freshly ground ginger or 1 tsp salt.
Well illustated as well, and I like the idea of having little changes you can...more
Well illustated as well, and I like the idea of having little changes you can...more
Affable voice, clear direction, explanatory asides. Greenspan does a great job inspiring the inexperienced to improvise. Funny, sweet, and a pleasure to bake from.
As a telling example, Greenspan doesn't force the notion of a single perfect brownie recipe. She gives several variations, explaining how the reduced flour in one recipe will appeal to those wanting a fudgier brownie. Or how the salt and coffee in another recipe creates a more intense chocolate taste. Tips and tricks from one are easi...more
As a telling example, Greenspan doesn't force the notion of a single perfect brownie recipe. She gives several variations, explaining how the reduced flour in one recipe will appeal to those wanting a fudgier brownie. Or how the salt and coffee in another recipe creates a more intense chocolate taste. Tips and tricks from one are easi...more
I kept hearing about this book on different food blogs I follow, including Tuesdays With Dorie, and I figured I might as well check it out from the library.
I loved the random tips scattered throughout the book, and in general, I liked how the the book was organized. There was a breakfast sweets section, cookies, cakes, spoon desserts, and a few other sections I’m forgetting. The only issue I had with the organization of the book was that each section had different subdivisions. Like, the cookie...more
I loved the random tips scattered throughout the book, and in general, I liked how the the book was organized. There was a breakfast sweets section, cookies, cakes, spoon desserts, and a few other sections I’m forgetting. The only issue I had with the organization of the book was that each section had different subdivisions. Like, the cookie...more
This is an absolute masterpiece among baking books. Dorie is a very talented chef and writer, and her recipes are as clearly laid out as they are delicious. She includes sidebars for how to plan ahead (if a given recipe can be prepared up to a certain point and then frozen, or how long it will keep and how it should be stored), and lots of variations for many of the recipes. Ingredients, equipment needed, and yield are all clearly marked. Her anecdotes in the introductions to each recipe are hea...more
My all-time favourite baking book. If you can only afford one baking book in your life, buy this one! It's versatile, creative and suprisingly easy. If you just want plain muffins or some fancy cake, you'll find whatever you need. I like especially the marginal notes, because they give you even more possibilities for variation. I made lots of baked goodies from this book, and I never got dissappointed - althoug I have to admit that I ALWAYS reduce the amount of sugar given in the recipes (it's j...more
An excellent, excellent book. Lots of different recipes for the baker who wants to dabble in a variety of fun challenges. Not a great book for the novice baker as there is no chapter or introduction - not even a description on how Greenspan measures her flour, which is pretty critical in baking. An oversight on her part there. But overall, great photography and excellent recipes. Can't wait to try a few out.
For several months, my favorite food bloggers have name-dropped Dorie Greenspan here and there. So I finally decided to figure out what was with the Dorie love. I checked this book out from the library the day before grocery day, so I didn't have many baking items on hand, but I had enough to bake a loaf of raisin bread. Good heavens, that was amazing! I look forward to trying out more recipes. I think I need to own this book, too.
Quite possibly the best baking book I've ever owned - and I own more than I can count! Completely user-friendly, everything always turns out perfect and just yummy. Makes me feel like a pastry rock star! And Dorie herself is one of the nicest writers/bakers you could ever hope to meet. She signed my copy of this book at her pop-up store this year - what a treat!
The ladies in the bell choir gave this to my wife when we left Orlando. Two years later I sent them a second 'thank you' note. It is wonderful, the desserts it produces are fabulous.
We have given two copies of this as wedding presents. On the flyleaf I tell the new husband 'You think this is for your wife...it's really for you.
From the standpoint of the beneficiary of this wonderful book...really great.
We have given two copies of this as wedding presents. On the flyleaf I tell the new husband 'You think this is for your wife...it's really for you.
From the standpoint of the beneficiary of this wonderful book...really great.
I have made every single recipe from this cookbook and it is by far the best baking cookbook out there. Perfect for beginner and expert bakers. To view my feedback and see pictures of each recipe, check out my blog, Project Domestication.http://projectdomestica...
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I saw this book on an email from NPR's Lynne Rosetto Casper as one for people who like baking. She had some interesting ideas in her recipes. A lot of fruit and fruit purees for texture, not taste. The cake on the cover looked amazing, but it was probably the only recipe in the book that I would make. It was a good book to borrow from the library.
This is a wonderful cookbook! I found several recipes that I can't wait to try, including Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Muffins, Cream Scones and Devilish Shortcakes (chocolate shortcake - I can't imagine how delicious this will be!)
The author gives very detailed descriptions and helpful hints throughout, as well as a very detailed glossary.
The author gives very detailed descriptions and helpful hints throughout, as well as a very detailed glossary.
This is a really well written cookbook and fabulous for anyone who loves baking. I checked it out from the library and will post more once I try the recipes. The book has a mix of classic baking recipes as well as some more experimental, different stuff as well. I'm going to try some of the more classic stuff, like the homemade cheesecake recipe.
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Called a culinary guru by the New York Times, Dorie Greenspan is the author of the James Beard Awardwinning Baking: From My Home to Yours, which inspired the creation of the online baking community Tuesdays with Dorie. She has been passionately involved with French food for the last three decades. With Pierre Herm, she wrote Desserts by Pierre Herm, winner of an IACP Cookbook of the Year Award, an...more
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