Jim Fobel's Old-Fashioned Baking Book: Recipes from an American Childhood

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Summary: My Personal Favorite
Review: I bought this book several years ago and still use it weekly. It is my absolute favorite cookbook! The recipes are easy to use and kid friendly. My entire family loves the sweet treats I bake using Fobel's recipes. What a wonderful cookbook. Thanks for sharing Jim!

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Summary: We Grew Up Together
Review: I have cooked side by side with Jim as a child and I know from being next to him as his assistent that he is a very creative person. Jim and I shared lots of excellant food and great fun through the years. I have to say he is a very talented man. I know you will love all his cookbooks and you will use them over and over again, if you love to spend time in the kitchen, I highly recommend all of his cookbooks.

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Summary: I have hundreds of cookbooks, this one ranks in the top 10.
Review: I have this book in hardback. I have made at least 30 of the recipes from it and not once had a failure. I now bake pies exclusively from this book. I love the notes Mr. Fobel writes about the history of each beloved recipe. The books introduction makes facinating reading too. Great!

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Summary: A very lucky find!!!
Review: I'm a carribean, looking for the authentic american baking, and I find the Jim Fobel's recipes the most valuable of all. This book is the allegory of the true american baking. A most have, to share with future generations.

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Summary: Best baking book ever !!!
Review: This book makes a good reference.Especially for someone who is just starting out in the world of baking ! I like the precise and accurate measurements he provides without a lot of fuss on decoration or exotic ingredients like so many other books. The receipies are simple and delicious- come out perfect everytime. I have tried the pound cake and carrot cake recipies -- delicious ! A must buy for beginners.

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Summary: Classic desserts
Review: What makes this book special? That you can find there many of the specialties of American Baking. Instructions are clear and recipes fantastic. However, don't expect to find sophisticated desserts (I thought so). This book is for everyday baking. Perhaps you can adapt some of the recipes for special occasion, but this book will be your everyday baking guide.