Titled Rosie's Bakery, the subtitle of this book is the far more descriptive All-Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar-Packed, No-Holds-Barred, Baking Book. First published in the early nineties, I can see how the recipes might have been a bit outrageous in response to the low-fat trend that had the nation in its thrall back then. But in view of the outrageous, mile-high cupcakes and butter-saturated treats (thanks mostly to Paula Deen) that we now find ourselves baking and eating, it just doesn't seem that brazen. However, it is filled to bursting with terrific, tasty-sounding recipes that seem to deserve a try. I'm especially enamored with the cookie section (called Smart Cookies) of the book and hope to bake up a batch of the Oatmeal Lace Cookies sometime soon. Other sections include Piece of Cake, Harvard Squares, Cutie Pies and Old Smoothies.
May is National BBQ Month and National Hamburger Month
Cupcakes, not for dessert (unless beef is your idea of a treat)
Because eating French Fries in the car is so tough
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
2-18-2008 @ 3:30AM
Muffin said...
I used to own this book. It was really boring, and half the stuff I made from it didn't turn out. It was really disapointing, actually, so I sold it at a book sale about 5 months ago.
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2-18-2008 @ 9:50AM
ann lemons said...
Oh, Marissa, here we go again. I like this book a lot. I've been very happy with both the Honey Pots and the rhubarb bars in it.
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2-18-2008 @ 11:42AM
k said...
Paula Deen is responsible for keeping butter in recipes?? Since when? I say Julia Child started that trend 30 years ago.
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2-18-2008 @ 12:47PM
Andrew said...
Wow..that title must make Paula Deen shudder in delight!
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2-18-2008 @ 1:03PM
Camille said...
I have this book. Her recipe for "award-winning brownies" is really, really good, and the adaptations (marbled cream cheese brownies etc.) get rave reviews from my friends and family as well.
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2-18-2008 @ 2:12PM
Jill said...
I have had this book for ages. It's pages are stained with butter and chocolate. The recipe for Apple Brown Betty was always a favorite. I always double the delicious topping :o)
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2-19-2008 @ 12:45AM
roxanne said...
I've been using the award-winning brownie recipe, but instead of adding walnuts, i add chocolate chips. they are amazing.
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