David Lebovitz: Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments
Carole Bloom: Bite-Size Desserts
I had the pleasure of meeting Carole at a chocolate event. Her other books have been adorning my bookshelf forever, and I was thrilled to discover that she had a new book coming out. Bite-Size Desserts is just adorable, with predictably fantastic recipes!
Trish Deseine: Chocolate
A oldie but goodie. Chocolate has rarely been so lusciously photographed, and the recipes are a playful and inventive.
Fran Gage: The New American Olive Oil
Gage's A Sweet Quartet is a mainstay of my bookshelf; even though her newest effort is not strictly devoted to pastry, it _is_ a fascinating exploration of the American artisan olive oil movement. And there is a dessert section!
Johnny Iuzzini: Dessert FourPlay
Beautiful inspiration. Iuzzini's witty, inventive takes on dessert are a joy to behold.
Sur La Table: The Art and Soul of Baking
A wonderful new baking bible from Sur La Table by Cindy Mushet. It's a must have for bakers both new and experienced.
Matt Lewis: Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
I didn't get a chance to visit the Baked bakery in NYC but this fun cookbook, with hip twists on old desserts, has made sure I put it on my list for the next visit.
Francois Payard: Chocolate Epiphany
Another pastry chef/author I'm glad to see come out with another book - I adore Payard's patisserie in NYC. How can you resist a cover - or a title - like that?
Nick Malgieri: The Modern Baker: Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes and Cookies
Finally, another book by master baker Nick Malgieri. What I love about baking is that there's always some new trick or technique to learn - and here Nick shares many of his own to make baking a little easier for all of us.
Peter P. Greweling: Chocolates and Confections: Formula, Theory, and Technique for the Artisan Confectioner
For the true technician: the science behind chocolate making. If you really want to understand how to make perfect chocolates, this is the book. One of the most beautifully-shot books I've seen, to boot.
Jehangir Mehta: Mantra: The Rules of Indulgence
Jehangir Mehta, chef-owner of Graffiti in New York City, draws from his Indian heritage and the ancient practices of ayurveda to create exotically-flavored, beautifully balanced desserts. His use of flowers, spices, and herbs make for some of the most unusual and fascinating recipes around.
Jamie Cahill: The Patisseries of Paris
This is not my book, but I wish I'd gotten to write this book. The sweetest spots in the capital of pastry - perfect fuel for your sugar daydreams.
Elisabeth Prueitt: Tartine
One of the most famous bakeries in San Francisco for good reason - and the cookbook is equally wonderful. If you can't visit SF, this is surely the next best thing.
Krystina Castella: Pops!: Icy Treats for Everyone
Frosty, frozen art. You will definitely want this on your bookshelf when summer really kicks into gear.
Martha Rose Schulman: Spain and the World Table
What, a non-baking book? Well, I do have to eat sometime - and this latest book from the CIA presents beautiful tapas - one of my favorite foods - and some mouthwatering desserts too.
Melissa Murphy: The Sweet Melissa Baking Book
Never has homemade looked so classy and delicious. You may think you don't need another recipe for chocolate cake or muffins but you'll change your mind when you see this book.
Valerie Peterson: Cookie Craft: From Baking to Luster Dust, Designs and Techniques for Creative Cookie Occasions
Elizabeth Falkner: Demolition Desserts: Recipes from Citizen Cake
Sherry Yard: Desserts by the Yard
Alice Medrich: Pure Dessert
Pichet Ong: The Sweet Spot: Asian-Inspired Desserts
Eric Kayser: Eric Kayser's Sweet and Savory Tarts
Donna Hay: Modern Classics Book 2
Carole Bloom: The Essential Baker
Robert Steinberg: Essence of Chocolate
Kate Zuckerman: The Sweet Life: Desserts from Chanterelle
Dorie Greenspan: Baking: From My Home to Yours
Emily Luchetti: A Passion for Ice Cream
Michel Bras: Notebooks of Michel Bras: Desserts
Thomas Keller: The French Laundry Cookbook
The Cook's Book
Fran Gage: A Sweet Quartet : Sugar, Almonds, Eggs, and Butter
Alice Medrich: Bittersweet
Emily Luchetti: A Passion for Desserts
Linda Dannenberg: Paris Boulangerie-Patisserie : Recipes from Thirteen Outstanding French Bakeries
Rick Rodgers: Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague
Claudia Fleming: The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern
Michael Recchiuti: Chocolate Obsession
Dorie Greenspan: Paris Sweets : Great Desserts From the City's Best Pastry Shops
- Pierre Herme: Patisserie of Pierre Hermé (English/French Edition)
Dorie Greenspan: Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Herme
Dorie Greenspan: Desserts by Pierre Herme
Oh my god, those look so lush. I will definately take down some of those recipes.
Happy New Year by the way.
Posted by: Sudhakar | February 09, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Anita- Congrats on making it to the top 10! Your recipe is awesome! Good luck! ;)
Posted by: Susan at StickyGooeyCreamyChewy | February 09, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Hi,
Love your posting on Tastespotting of the little cupcake - sweet & pretty! I know what you mean about Valentine's Day and to think it is next week. I have not done anything as well.
Posted by: Chez Denise et laudalino | February 09, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Like you I am a professional PASTRY CHEF (I was educated at Peter Kump's School in Brooklyn, NY).
Because I am a PASTRY CHEF I simply adore your cupcakes of love. I am going to make them for "Big Bear" (his picture is on my website) because Valentine's Day and our anniversary are so close, Big Bear and I celebrate our VALIVERSARY!
Our anniversary is celebrated on the day that he first let me . . . well, you know (that's why he drooled on his shirt in the photograph).
HEY! Thanks for the idea. I know "Big Bear" will be drooling again soon.
Posted by: chiff0nade | February 09, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Wow, those are some serious chocolate delights! Absolutely outstanding. Your photos are gorgeous! I'm not sure what one I'll be making first. Nice work!
Posted by: Madeline | February 09, 2008 at 03:50 PM
too much chocolate decadence in one post - I voted! :0)
Posted by: VeggieGirl | February 09, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Every time I come back to your site the desserts, photos and simply the breadth of information, keep getting better and better. You rock!
PS - Flemmings Choc Trio kills!
Posted by: Niko | February 10, 2008 at 08:32 PM
OMG, now I'm craving one of those delicious treats! All your recipes are awesome and highly tempting! I love chocolate in baked goods...
Cheers,
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | February 11, 2008 at 03:24 AM
Thanks so much for the comments, I hope you all are inspired for Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Anita | February 11, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Anita, your blog is wonderful, and these chocolate temptations are just stunning - each and every one of them!
Posted by: Miri | February 12, 2008 at 04:14 AM
Wow, what a gorgeous selection of chocolate desserts. It makes my mouth water.
Posted by: cheryl | February 12, 2008 at 01:52 PM
hi.
just a question for you. the recipe for TKOs calls for 'cream'. may i know specifically what cream are they asking. im still a novice at baking.
thank you for your attention.
Regards
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel | February 24, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Hi all,
Thanks so much for enjoying the choco-overload!
Rachel,
Cream means heavy whipping cream (or double cream, depending on your part of the world).
Posted by: Anita | March 04, 2008 at 10:01 PM
I would like to say you that "KEEP IT UP!".I realy liked your site!
Posted by: Levyvosevaw | October 16, 2008 at 08:12 PM