The Weekend Baker {Cookbook Review}

I was listening to Martha Stewart Living Radio a couple of weeks ago and the author of this cookbook, Abbie Dodge, was a guest on-air during their weekly baking segment. So many wonderful tips on how to make baking a reality in our busy lifestyles. If you love to bake like I do (or need to for an upcoming bake sale or other event) but just don’t know how you can find the time for this “extra”, check out this book!

Included is a section on the Weekend Baker Basics–things like what type of equipment to have (or not have), tools and basic ingredients–a great primer or refresher to getting started. Next are the recipe sections–Baker’s Express, Baking in Stages and Productions. Each chapter includes recipes based on how much time you have to get something made. The first section is when you need something and you need it quick! The second is just as it sounds..baking in stages with tips sprinkled throughout on where to stop and start and what you can prepare ahead of time. Don’t be intimidated by Productions…the author has taken seemingly complicated recipes and broken them down into smaller, manageable parts that can be prepared over several days. Gorgeous, full-color photographs for several of the recipes had my tummy grumbling wanting to taste them all!

With the holiday season soon approaching, this book can become a valuable resource to anyone who wants to bring a ‘wow” dessert to the table without stressing out! It can be done!