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The Joys of Baking: Recipes and Stories for a Sweet Life Hardcover – Illustrated, October 8, 2019

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Baking Your Way Through a Sweet Life, with Great Recipes ... from Samantha Seneviratne of Magnolia Network's "Everyday Cooking.
 

Cooking is a necessity-everyone needs to eat-but baking is different. No one needs a chocolaty cake or a delectable sweet to survive. That is, until that moment when a chocolate cake is exactly what you need to survive.


Author Samantha Seneviratne believes that every baking project begins with a spark-a desire, a craving, a memory, or a feeling-and through baking that spark is made real. Inspired by the gumption and charm of the classic, bestselling cookbook
The Joy of Cooking, this cookbook focuses on the joys that make up everyday life and 75 ways to bake yourself back up when you feel like you've hit the bottom. Each chapter explores one of five themes and provides recipes paired with touching, humorous, and thoughtful essays and beautiful photos throughout.

  • Chocolate Cardamom Swirl Babka
  • Apricot Frangipange Phyllo Tart
  • Nectarine Galette with Sour Cherry Jam
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Bay and Orange
  • Coffee Crème Bundt Cake
For all the happy and joyous moments, for every stage of love, lovesickness, and everything in between, when you need a moment of comfort and solace, there's always dessert.
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The Joys of Baking is a sweet meditation on why we bake, on how what we make with our hands changes us, soothes, comforts and inspires us. Sam's generously personal stories and the collection of recipes she braids into them encourage us to bake, to pay attention as we stir and knead, and to reap each of the many pleasures she describes. The book is a delight.―DorieGreenspan, award-winning author of Everyday Dorie and Dorie's Cookies

The Joys of Baking bursts with ripe fruits and berries, dark, bittersweet chocolate, buttery tarts, whole grains, and creamy custards - in short, all of my favorite things to bake... and eat! Sprinkled with personal stories, Samantha Seneviratne's gorgeously photographed cookbook will fill anyone's sweet spot.―David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen and The Perfect Scoop

"It's not just the glorious recipes, it's her personal stories too--Sam shares her passion for baking and the physical and emotional benefits of baking."―
-MarthaStewart.com

"Samantha covers a lot of ground - cookies, cakes, breads, pies - making this a lovely gift for a baker looking to discover new things."―
-FoodNetwork.com

"Seneviratne interweaves the personal with the practical, often poetically, to show us how a simple baking project can help us find "joys, plural" even - and perhaps especially - when life gets messy."―
-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author

Samantha Seneviratne is the author of The New Sugar and Spice, nominated for a 2016 James Beard Award, and Gluten-Free for Good. A frequent contributor to the New York Times and Food52, she has been an editor at Martha Stewart's Everyday Food, Fine Cooking, and Good Housekeeping, and her blog Love, Cake was a finalist at the 2015 Saveur Awards. Sam lives in Brooklyn with her son Artie.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Adult; Illustrated edition (October 8, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762492538
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762492534
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 0.9 x 9.55 inches
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SAMANTHA SENEVIRATNE is a James Beard Award-nominated food writer, recipe developer, and food stylist. She is a graduate of the International Culinary Center and has worked as a food editor in the test kitchens of Good Housekeeping, Fine Cooking, and Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food. She blogs about dessert at Love, Cake (Lovecommacake.com).

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Customers find the book's recipes delicious and easy to make. They enjoy the touching, relatable stories written by author Samantha Seneviratne. The book is described as a delightful read with beautiful photography. Readers appreciate the clear and thorough instructions and praise the writing quality as amazing.

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17 customers mention "Recipes"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the recipes in the book. They find the recipes delicious, easy to make, and the stories behind them vividly told. The book is described as a unique baking inspiration that brings the passion for baking to life. Readers appreciate the simple, delicate, and matured flavors of the cookies, coffee cakes, and peanut cakes.

"That's the most unexpected part of this inventive and deliciously photographed cookbook -- the wonderful, story-driven prose is a delight!..." Read more

"...funny, moving prose, Ms. Seneviratne makes the stories behind these recipes come vividly alive...." Read more

"...photography and easy to follow recipes with fresh fruit, nuts and other delights of nature, this cookbook is a must have for everyone!..." Read more

"I am enjoying baking recipes from this book. I've made spicy chocolate hazelnut biscotti, orange streusel bars and the coffee creme bundt cake...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story telling"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's storytelling style. They find the stories touching, relatable, and poignant. The prose is moving and the book is described as heartwarming. Readers appreciate the author's connections between emotions and recipes.

"...The stories are personal and touching and entirely relatable. Even if you're just in it for the recipes (who isn't?)..." Read more

"With incredibly funny, moving prose, Ms. Seneviratne makes the stories behind these recipes come vividly alive...." Read more

"...cookbook The Joys Of Baking, author Samantha Seneviratne writes inspiring life stories and connects her emotions to creating scrumptious recipes,..." Read more

"...The emotional tapestry woven thru the book makes its a heartwarming read as well. A unique and beautiful book...." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the recipes delicious and the story-driven prose engaging. The book is praised as a great work by a talented baker.

"...photographed cookbook -- the wonderful, story-driven prose is a delight! The stories are personal and touching and entirely relatable...." Read more

"...This cookbook is great for avid readers and competent bakers...." Read more

"...I wont deduct any points for it though as i had delicious outcomes following the recipes as written." Read more

"Another great book by this fabulous baker. Love her story telling on all of her books!! Get them!! IVM" Read more

8 customers mention "Photography"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's photography. They find the pictures beautiful and mention it's a gorgeous read from cover to cover.

"That's the most unexpected part of this inventive and deliciously photographed cookbook -- the wonderful, story-driven prose is a delight!..." Read more

"...Beautifully written, with gorgeous photography and easy to follow recipes with fresh fruit, nuts and other delights of nature, this cookbook is a..." Read more

"...A unique and beautiful book. The lack of precise weights is one drawback as baking is so exacting...." Read more

"...The photographs are stunning, and the recipes are simply fantastic. I'm purchasing her other two books as well. Please keep writing, Samantha!" Read more

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Customers find the instructions clear and thorough. They also mention the recipes are easy to make and delicious.

"...Her directions are clear and thorough, and the recipes, while looking technical, are actually easy - just follow the directions...." Read more

"...Beautifully written, with gorgeous photography and easy to follow recipes with fresh fruit, nuts and other delights of nature, this cookbook is a..." Read more

"...I felt the instructions were detailed and encouraging for the novice as well as the more adventurous bakers. Thank you for this book...." Read more

"...The next one was a simple, delicate and matured in flavor cookie (with Earl grey!) I also made Danish cookies with black currants!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality. They mention the recipes are wonderful and beautifully written and photographed. The author is described as an amazing writer and baker.

"...Beautifully written, with gorgeous photography and easy to follow recipes with fresh fruit, nuts and other delights of nature, this cookbook is a..." Read more

"Samantha is an amazing writer and baker. She pours her warmth and brightness into this book- which is filled with beautiful and delicious recipes...." Read more

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Bakes that double as Aromatherapy
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Bakes that double as Aromatherapy
I am enjoying baking recipes from this book. I've made spicy chocolate hazelnut biscotti, orange streusel bars and the coffee creme bundt cake. All scrumptious! The orange streusel cake doubles up as aromatherapy! The emotional tapestry woven thru the book makes its a heartwarming read as well. A unique and beautiful book. The lack of precise weights is one drawback as baking is so exacting. I wont deduct any points for it though as i had delicious outcomes following the recipes as written.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
    That's the most unexpected part of this inventive and deliciously photographed cookbook -- the wonderful, story-driven prose is a delight! The stories are personal and touching and entirely relatable. Even if you're just in it for the recipes (who isn't?) the stories here will give you something to do while the smells of cinnamon, cardamom and caramelizing sugar are wafting out of your oven. So far the Banana Bread Scones have been a fave (genius way to use up just one brown bananas) as have the Lemon Lime Earl Gray Sables (crushed it at the Christmas cookie swap this year!). Up next: Salted Chocolate-Covered Chocolate Caramels.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
    With incredibly funny, moving prose, Ms. Seneviratne makes the stories behind these recipes come vividly alive. You wish you were there to commiserate, laugh and cry - and then bake these all with her. This cookbook is great for avid readers and competent bakers. (My mother is both of these things, and she absolutely adored this book as her Christmas present.) Her directions are clear and thorough, and the recipes, while looking technical, are actually easy - just follow the directions. For now, it's on my nightstand; once I finish it's perfectly-turned stories, I will move it to a prominent position in the kitchen!
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
    In her new cookbook The Joys Of Baking, author Samantha Seneviratne writes inspiring life stories and connects her emotions to creating scrumptious recipes, therefore making it a truly unique cookbook.
    Beautifully written, with gorgeous photography and easy to follow recipes with fresh fruit, nuts and other delights of nature, this cookbook is a must have for everyone!
    Two of my favorites so far are The Maple Cream Pie and the Rum Raisin Slab Pie. Amazing!!! Perfect for Fall or anytime! I can also read her stories many times over!
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
    Nice book. Good recipes, lovely photos and I don't even mind the shlocky commentary throughout. The organization of the book is odd - should be separated into a more thoughtful format than the author's emotional journey in life. Cookies, quick breads, yeasted items, etc.

    But dear heavens, why oh why make a baking book and NOT include real measurements in ounces or grams (or both!)! It's SO annoying when you are a baker to have to look up the weight of every single ingredient, especially odd ones like spelt flour or cornstarch. Samantha's NY Times editors always include the weights and so should her editor in this book!
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
    I am enjoying baking recipes from this book. I've made spicy chocolate hazelnut biscotti, orange streusel bars and the coffee creme bundt cake. All scrumptious! The orange streusel cake doubles up as aromatherapy! The emotional tapestry woven thru the book makes its a heartwarming read as well. A unique and beautiful book. The lack of precise weights is one drawback as baking is so exacting. I wont deduct any points for it though as i had delicious outcomes following the recipes as written.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
    I am enjoying baking recipes from this book. I've made spicy chocolate hazelnut biscotti, orange streusel bars and the coffee creme bundt cake. All scrumptious! The orange streusel cake doubles up as aromatherapy! The emotional tapestry woven thru the book makes its a heartwarming read as well. A unique and beautiful book. The lack of precise weights is one drawback as baking is so exacting. I wont deduct any points for it though as i had delicious outcomes following the recipes as written.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
    Another great book by this fabulous baker. Love her story telling on all of her books!!
    Get them!!
    IVM
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
    I have never been so moved by a book let alone a book on baking until I read this. Thank you for the beautiful stories behind those joyful recipes. I felt the instructions were detailed and encouraging for the novice as well as the more adventurous bakers. Thank you for this book. Will be trying out the Mascarpone gingerbread bars. :)
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
    I'm not sure whether I've ever read a cookbook from cover to cover before, and I have a LOT of cookbooks. The short stories were touching and enjoyable to read-I actually teared up and laughed out loud a few times! The photographs are stunning, and the recipes are simply fantastic. I'm purchasing her other two books as well. Please keep writing, Samantha!

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  • Lin H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great pandemic cookbook
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2020
    I love this cookbook. I'd had my eye on it for a while but finally bought it during pandemic 2020. With extra time at home, it was a lovely addition to my kitchen. My favorite recipe so far is the Sunshine Wreath. I've tried the biscotti, the shortbread, cookies, a cardamom chocolate bread, and donut waffles. The book is a fantastic read - it is so personal, with a wonderful mix of heart and humor - and the recipes have just enough variety and twists on the traditional that it's a nice source of inspiration when lockdown life has become so restricted otherwise. I have bookmarked many more to try (coconut hand pies) and look forward to exploring the recipes more.
  • Victoria Trempe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superbe qualité
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2022
    Magnifique livre!