“An excellent resource for home bakers looking to up their pie game." – Publishers Weekly, starred review "The wide-ranging, well-curated mix of classic and contemporary recipes and expert advice make this an essential primer for avid home bakers." – Library Journal, starred review "Readers will find everything they'd ever want to know about making pie, and even the dough-fearful will feel ready to measure, roll, and cut." – Booklist, starred review “Fear of pie? Ken Haedrich to the rescue. Pie Academy takes you through everything pie related — perfect crusts, fillings, crimping techniques, blind baking, lattice toppings and more.” — Kathy Gunst, coauthor of Rage Baking and resident chef for NPR’s Here and Now “A true baker’s delight.”— Amy Traverso, Yankee magazine food editor and author of The Apple Lover’s Cookbook Trusted cookbook author and pie expert Ken Haedrich delivers the only pie cookbook you’ll ever need: Pie Academy. Novice and experienced bakers will discover the secrets to baking a pie from scratch, with recipes, crust savvy, tips and tutorials, advice about tools and ingredients, and more. Foolproof step-by-step photos give you the confidence you need to choose and prepare the best crust for different types of fillings. Learn how to make pie dough using butter, lard, or both; how to work with all-purpose, whole-wheat, or gluten-free flour; how to roll out dough; which pie pan to use; and how to add flawless finishing details like fluting and lattice tops. Next are 255 recipes for every kind and style of pie, from classic apple pie and pumpkin pie to summer berry, fruit, nut, custard, chiffon, and cream pies, freezer pies, slab pies, hand pies, turnovers, and much more. This beast of a collection, with gorgeous color photos throughout, weighs in at nearly four pounds and serves up forty years of pie wisdom in a single, satisfying package.

This isn't your ordinary bread book. From artisan bread making, to savory breakfasts and brunch (hello, ultimate cinnamon roll!), to decadent but simple desserts, Baking with The Bread Lady takes you on a journey through recipes and stories, inviting you to come together to create community and memories around food. In Baking with The Bread Lady, popular baker and gifted teacher Sarah Gonzalez—lovingly known as "The Bread Lady"—shares her love for the art of baking that grew from family tradition and the popularity of her Spring Hill, Tennessee, bakery. Sarah has discovered that while people crave comfort food, it’s their greater longing for community and belonging that serve as the magic ingredients that give these recipes a greater purpose. Beginners and seasoned bakers alike will salivate over: 100 original recipes with beautiful photos Practical tips to learn to love baking from scratch New and creative baking concepts built on centuries of tradition Classic recipes and tricks to pass on to the next generation Baking "hacks" such as how to store, thaw, and reheat bread Baking with The Bread Lady is approachable for first-time bakers but also includes more advanced recipes for those looking for a challenge, making it a great gift for budding bakers, makers, and anyone eager to develop their baking skills. Whether your gathering place is your kitchen, your neighborhood, or a video call with family far away, connecting over food creates wonderful (and tasty) memories and lasting relationships. Baking with The Bread Lady will entertain you through inspiring and fun stories such as: "The Care and Feeding of Neighbors" "Happy Eggs” "The Process of Invention" How her 170-year-old gingerbread recipe came to be Fall in love with baking for yourself, for your family, and for others with these creative and tasty recipes, photos, and stories.

“Cozy fans will appreciate the zany characters, witty dialogue and puzzling plot.”—Publishers Weekly To most of the people of Longely, New York, St. Paddy's Day means good food, great music, and plenty of Guinness. But when the lifeless body of Mike Sweeney floats to the top of a vat of green beer, it looks like the luck o' the Irish has just run out. Unfortunately for the Simmons sisters, Bernie and Libby, the number one suspect is related to one of their very best catering customers, the pampered and powerful Bree Nottingham. When Bree visits A Little Taste of Heaven to beseech them to clear her nephew's name, they just can't say no. But the more information Bernie and Libby stir up, the more Duncan Nottingham looks like a killer. For Bernie and Libby, the situation is in danger of boiling over. And they can't count on good old Saint Pat to drive out the snake in their midst…they'll have to do it themselves. “Fans of culinary cozies by Joanne Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson will enjoy discovering Crawford.”—Library Journal Includes original recipes for you to try!

Nutritionist Daniella Chace, coauthor of Smoothies for Life, is back with 150 smoothie recipes designed to cure common ailments, increase longevity, and satisfy cravings with fat-burning snacks. Learn how to save money and time by making Starbucks- and Jamba Juice–worthy drinks right in your own kitchen, using the healthiest ingredients on the planet! There’s no easier, more decadent way to provide all the nutrients your body needs. With More Smoothies for Life, you can whip up: • smoothies that enhance weight loss, increase metabolic rate, and control appetite •heart-healthy smoothies rich in antioxidants from blueberries, walnuts, green tea, avocados, pomegranates, and more •elixirs that heighten mental clarity, improve memory, and support rejuvenating sleep •quick-and-easy remedies for hangovers, insomnia, and stress •homemade energy drinks that work and taste like Red Bull, minus the sugar and the price tag Translating complex food science into easy-to-understand advice, Chace thoroughly explains the scientific basis for each medicinally active ingredient so you know you’re getting the most out of your daily shake. Your blender will never be put to better use!

This book is a result of years and years of blogging my interaction with God as I worked my way through the pages of the New Testament. It gave me a joy unspeakable and full of glory. As I wrote I prayed for those who would read my words, especially my children, grandchildren and future generations.