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Summary: Great Book, Great Hamptons Shop and Great Food
Review: I can't say enough about the whole Kathleen's Bake Shop and recipe book experience. During the summer I spend many weekends in the Hamptons and everytime I'm there, I stop at Kathleens Bake Shop where the food is to die for. My favorite dessert during the summer is her in-season raspberry crumb pie. Not only is EVERYTHING there outstanding, but the employees are the friendliest and most down to earth people you could want to meet, especially for 'The Hamptons'. Anyway, I bought her recipe book to duplicate her unbelievable chocolate chip cookies and boy was I thrilled with the results! I couldn't tell the difference between mine and Kathleen's from her shop. My hat's off to their excellent recipe testing and editing! Buy this book, buy it, buy it, buy it! You'll be glad you did.
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Summary: KATHLEEN'S BAKE SHOP COOKBOOK
Review: I have been going to Kathleen's bakeshop in Southampton for years and remember buying her cookies and pies at farm stands throughout the Hamptons. I have often used my mother's copy until she bought me a copy for Christmas one year in fear that I would steal it. The muffins are to die for especially the pineapple-orange and the Chocolate Mousse Cake is heaven. I have a quick trick for the whipped cream topping too. Use organic heavy cream because it makes a stiffer whipped cream and last longer too. I have to admit that I am traditionalist and make the chocolate chip cookies. I love them because they are crisp and buttery. This cookbook is not for dieters because you will eat more than one. My roomate can vouch for that too.
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Summary: This is my favorite cookbook (& my roomates too)
Review: I have been going to Kathleen's bakeshop in Southampton for years and remember buying her cookies and pies at farm stands throughout the Hamptons. I have often used my mother's copy until she bought me a copy for Christmas one year in fear that I would steal it. The muffins are to die for especially the pineapple-orange and the Chocolate Mousse Cake is heaven. I have a quick trick for the whipped cream topping too. Use organic heavy cream because it makes a stiffer whipped cream and last longer too. I have to admit that I am traditionalist and make the chocolate chip cookies. I love them because they are crisp and buttery. This cookbook is not for dieters because you will eat more than one. My roomate can vouch for that too.
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Summary: Kathleen King is a Genius!
Review: I used to live in Southampton, and stopped by Kathleen's one day. I bought a bag of her chocolate chip cookies -they were wonderful and so different - thin and fantastically crispy. The next time I stopped in, I tried her amazing carrot cake - the best I have ever had, and returned the next day to buy this cookbook. I am forever giving this book as a gift...the copy I bought on Amazon.com was to give to a friend who is a chef. I have tried nearly every recipe in this book - returning to favorites again and again. I no longer live around the corner from this wonderful little bakery, but this book makes it possible for me to enjoy and share with others Kathleen's amazing carrot cake, wonderful oat bran muffins, delicious pecan pie and luscious chocolate peanut butter bars. I have been a fan of Kathleen's for 10 years, and this book makes it possible for me to share with others the wonderful treats I rave about.
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Summary: A very pleasant surprise
Review: I was really surprised by this book. It is simply wonderful. She has a nice variety of recipes in here, cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, and brownies that are to die for. The book isn't well known, and it should be. The recipes are written in an easy to follow manner, and will have you baking up delicious treats for the special people in your life in no time. I also liked her anecdotes, on what worked, and how she came across some of her recipes. Looking for a book to spruce up your baking, go no further!
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Summary: A very pleasant surprise
Review: I was really surprised by this book. It is simply wonderful. She has a nice variety of recipes in here, cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, and brownies that are to die for. The book isn't well known, and it should be. The recipes are written in an easy to follow manner, and will have you baking up delicious treats for the special people in your life in no time. I also liked her anecdotes, on what worked, and how she came across some of her recipes. Looking for a book to spruce up your baking, go no further!
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Summary: The carrot cake recipe is awesome
Review: I've baked Kathleen's carrot cake numerous times and have always received rave reviewers from my guests. It comes out very moist and spicey. The cream cheese frosting (with a bit of pineapple juice mixed in) is the perfect compliment. If you like carrot cake, or have to make one, this is a most awesome recipe. -K.S.
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Summary: KATHLEEN'S BAKE SHOP COOKBOOK
Review: KATHLEEN'S RECIPES ARE FANTASTIC-EVERYTHING I MAKE FROM HER COOKBOOK IS WONDERFUL. ESPECIALLY GOOD IS THE DARK CHOCOLATE DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE RECIPE WITH THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING. A CO-WORKER INTRODUCED ME TO KATHLEEN'S BAKE SHOP COOKBOOK - WHICH I PHOTOCOPIED PAGE BY PAGE. AFTER TRYING MANY OF KATHLEEN'S RECIPES, I DECIDED THAT I NEEDED A PROPER, BOUND BOOK (THE PHOTOCOPIED PAGES WERE STARTING TO TEAR AND FADE). I BOUGHT THREE BOOKS, ONE FOR ME, MY DAUGHTER AND MY FRIEND. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH ANY OF KATHLEEN'S RECIPES. SHE HAS SIMPLIFIED MANY RECIPES AND IMPROVED ON OTHERS. ALSO ESPECIALLY GOOD, AND EASY TO MAKE, IS HER IRISH SODA BREAD. THIS BOOK WILL EASILY BECOME ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES; IT DEFINITELY IS ONE OF MINE.
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Summary: Truly Scrumptuous!
Review: My husband purchased this book a few years ago. He loved visiting Kathleen's Bake Shop enroute to Shelter Island and decided to buy the book. He met me a few years later, and, when he found out I enjoyed baking, showed me Kathleen's recipe book. It is simply the easiest recipe book to follow. I've made several of the tasty treats in the book and have never been disappointed with the results. The brownies are "to die for"; many of my friends can't believe how delicious they are yet incredibly easy to make. The oatmeal-raisin cookies always come out deliciously moist. They are a favorite of my husband, father, brother, and nephews! I'm sure my infant son will enjoy them when he gets older. And most Sundays I make a loaf of cranberry or blueberry (I use the cranberry nut recipe but just substitute blueberries) nut bread as a special breakfast treat for my husband at work. His co-workers are quite envious! If you enjoy baking as much as I do, you must add this book to your collection. You won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Truly Scrumptuous!
Review: My husband purchased this book a few years ago. He loved visiting Kathleen's Bake Shop enroute to Shelter Island and decided to buy the book. He met me a few years later, and, when he found out I enjoyed baking, showed me Kathleen's recipe book. It is simply the easiest recipe book to follow. I've made several of the tasty treats in the book and have never been disappointed with the results. The brownies are "to die for"; many of my friends can't believe how delicious they are yet incredibly easy to make. The oatmeal-raisin cookies always come out deliciously moist. They are a favorite of my husband, father, brother, and nephews! I'm sure my infant son will enjoy them when he gets older. And most Sundays I make a loaf of cranberry or blueberry (I use the cranberry nut recipe but just substitute blueberries) nut bread as a special breakfast treat for my husband at work. His co-workers are quite envious! If you enjoy baking as much as I do, you must add this book to your collection. You won't be disappointed!
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