Search Results: Baking, Sweets, Desserts Cookbooks from JWMah

Calgary: Esther Brody All My Muffins, 1994. (CAD) Stated 1st edition, 1994. No markings, a touch of rubbing to the cover edges, Very Good. 8.5 x 5.5", card cover with colour photo of the author, black plastic spiral binding, two binding strips joined together to form one book, [i-xviii], 1-674pp, then 1 blank page, 1 leaf of ads, then i-xxviii [index], then 1 leaf ad, then 2 pages blanks for Notes. 14 colour plates on coated paper. The author is here called Calgary's Muffin Lady. Handprinted text printed in black and red. There must be 700 recipes --mostly for muffins, but alo for rolls, jams , spreads. Recipe ingredients in metric and North American measures. (2.8 JM HOQ 103/b1. 1st. Spiral Bound. Very Good. Illus. by Studio Kemper. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

France: Bellouet Conseil Editions, 2001. (FR) Presued 1st edition, No markings, Fine in Very Good dust jacket with rubbed sport to head of spine of Dj and also a tiny rubbed spor to top corner of front panel of Dj. Blue cloth with gold titles, ribbon mrkers, 286pp, colour photos of pastries augmented by small drawings. The text is in parallel French and English. There are over 200 recipes from Les pistache-griottines to Les fleurs peches safran, from La tarte douceur aux figues to Brownie tart. A heavy book. (4.0 JM LVR 206/b2. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Chicago: Northwestern Yeast Co., 1925. (USA) No markings, there are faint stains (quite small) to the bottom edge of the pages, the fold-out is in perfect order, pages clean, almost Very Good used copy. 20 x 12.5 cm, tan card cover with colour illus of loaf of bread with blue china plate behind flanked by candles, side-stapled, 1-20pp. 5 colour plates showing baked goods. Four-page fold out with B&W photos showing step-by-step instructions for making bread. The Northwestern Yeast Co. made Magic Yeast and Yeast Foam. No date a guess at mid 1920s; date uncertain. (0.9 JM HOX 1/a18. Staple Bound. Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

NY: Artisan, 2012. (USA) 1st printing. No markings, Fine in unclipped Near Fine dust jacket. Boards, 400pp, index, colour photos. Fabulous recipes from Keller's Bouchon restaurant in California's Napa Valley for baguettes, almond croissants, fruit tarts, buttery brioche. Included are recipes for TKO's (the bakery's version on Oreos), the Oh Ohs (inspried by Ho Hos), and a rethink of the Rice Krispies Square. . A heavy book. (7.0 JM HOZ 401/6. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by JONES, Deborah. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

[Montreal]: Robin Hood Flour Mills Limited, 1951. (CAD) No markings, NEAR FINE. 23 x 15 cm, colour card covers with title block with sliced white bread and butter as background, side-stapled, [1], 2-24pp. Small B&W instructional photos with illus. "This simple, new rolled dough method makes 4 large, delicious loaves in 6 hours. No fuss with overnight rising." A very clearly presented method for making white bread with Robin Hood Vitamin Enriched Flour. No date given, possibly early 1950s; date uncertain. Published in French under the title: UNE CROUTE DOREE DANS SIX HEURES. (0.9 M HOX 1/9. Staple Bound. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

NY: Artisan, 2003. (USA) 1st printing. No markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Boards, 378pp, index, colour photos of prepared desserts. This is a complete education of cooking with chocolate with, for example, brownie recipes given in several versions depending on what kind of chocolate you have on hand. A heavy book. (3.0 JM LVR 202/b1. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

London: MacLaren & Sons Ltd., 1955. (UK) Stated first edition. No markings, but the dust jacket has been laminated and taped to covers, leaving small spots of tape residue to the end papers, otherwise Very Good in very Good dust jacket. Red cloth, xix, 350pp [6]pp blank for notes. B&W photos and illus. This book incorporates material from two previous volumes translated by Bachmann: Die Schweizer Backerei and Die Schweizer Konditorei. This is a "new and up-to-date Swiss Recipe and Handbook of the Baking and Confectionery Craft prepared for Bakers, Pastrycooks, Confectioners and Caterers, with the text in English. A heavy book. (3.0 JM LVR 202/b1. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 1998. (USA) First Printing No markings, Fine in unclipped Fine dust jacket. White cloth, 239pp, index. Black and white ribbon markers. Full page colour photos with B&W photos. 150 recipes Macadamia Chocolate Cakes with Coconut Emulsion and Sugarcane Ice Cream; Strawberry Almond Shortcake with Basil; Hucklebery Tuiles with Peach Compote. A lovely book. (3.9 JM HOZ 403/b6. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Turner, Tim. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

NY: Clarkson Potter, 2008. (USA) 1st printing. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR: "To J-----/ To a sweet life / Payard (in a scribble)" no other markigns, Fine in Fine(-) dust jacket with a slight fine scratch to the back panel . Boards, 272pp, index, colour photos. Payard owns the Payard Patisserie & Bistro in NYC. Here he presents an impressive and comprehensive dessert cookbook with recipes for everything chocolate, from easy cookies to showstopping cakes. (3.0 JM LVR 205/2. Inscribed By Author(s). 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine(-). 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

France: Editions de L'if, 2000. (FR) small ownership name label to top of front end paper, no markings, about Fine in about Fine dust jacket. Boards, 160pp. Colour photos of chocolate confectins throughout with small colour photos showing techniques and stages in the progress of making the confection. Bertrand is the technical director at the ecole Cacao Barry in the institut Barry Callebaut, world leader in cocoa bean transformation. Marand is also an technical advisor at Barry Callibaut's. Basic techniques, moulding, eggs, desserts, behind the scenes. The text is in French and in English. (2.6 JM HOZ 402/b2. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Elibrik, Moussa. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2000. (USA) 2nd edition in English. No markings, tiny bump to one cover corner, else Fine in Fine dust jacket. Boards, 203pp, index, ribbon marker, many colour photos thrpighout illustrated the techniques and skills of French pastry making. (3.2 JM LVR 200/b6. 2nd. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

NY: The Viking Press, 1980. (USA) Book club edition. No markings, faint discolorations to leading edge of pages, thus Good in Good dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to edges of the dJ; DJ is in mylar sleeve. Llight tan boards, black spine, illus endpapers, xxxii, 592pp, index. 24 B&W illustrations. David took 5 years of research to write this almost scholarly but emmensely readable book on the history and traditions of bread baking and yeast cookery. There are informative essays on flour types, the merits of various ovens, the miracle of yeast. The 200 or so recipes have American equivalents and range from a six-page discussion of the basic loaf to the complexities of French puff pastry. In addition Karen Hess worked closely with David to prepare this American edition and has provided an introduction in which she praises the wrok as a model of "intellectual integrity". The sources of all the recipes are given and there is a comprehensive bibliography. (3.1 JM HOZ 402/4.… Read More

Paris: Flammarion, 2013. (FR) 1st printing. No markings Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover, 480pp, index, colour photos throughout, 2 ribbon markers. The book begins with fundamental recipes for doughs and batters, sponges and bases, creams and mousses. There are step-by-step photographs with 20 technique demonstrtions downloadable on videos through URL or QR coses. The second section presents 100 recipes organized into hot desserts, cold desserts, layered desserts, classic pastries, loaf cakes, tarts, and iced desserts. Each recipes wi graded as to difficulty. A heavy book. (6.3 JM PLX 501/3. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by McLachlan, Clay. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

NY: HarperCollins, 1996. (USA) Stated First Edition No markings, Fine in unclipped Fine - Dj. 8vo, glossy yellow bds, 252pp, index. Beautiful full-page colour photos of prepared dishes. The author was former pastry chef at Stars, the legendary San Francisco restaurant and is currently the chairperson of the International Association of Women Chefs and Restauranteurs. She is considered one of the top ten pastry chefs in the United States. A superb book of dessert recipes: Raspberry lemon buttermilk Pie, Pear pecan napoleons . (2.5 JM HOZ 402/4. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine-. Illus. by LAmotte, Michael. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

NY: HarperCollins, 1996. USA) Stated First Edition , glossy yellow bds, 252pp, index. Beautiful full-page colour photos of prepared dishes. The author was former pastry chef at Stars, the legendary San Francisco restaurant and is currently the chairperson of the International Association of Women Chefs and Restauranteurs. She is considered one of the top ten pastry chefs in the United States. A superb book of dessert recipes: Raspberry lemon buttermilk Pie, Pear pecan napoleons . No markings, Fine in complete Fine Dj without price to the front flap. Dj is in mylar sleeve. (2.5 JM HOQ 102/a4. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by LAmotte, Michael. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Vancouver / Winnipeg: Douglas & McIntyre, 1985. (CAD)First Printing No markings, crease to croner of frotnt cover, two small cooking spots to inside front cover offsetting to half-title, Good used copy. Photo card covers, plastic spiral bound, 112pp, index. Artsy colour photos of prepared desserts. 105 recipes for fruit and pastry desserts: Raspberry Meringue Kirsch Torte, Cherry & Peach Trifle, Blueberry Gingerbread. Also dips, sauces, icings, pastries, jams. Ingredients in North American and metric measures. Mendelson is the owner chef of THE LAZY GOURMET in Vancouver. (1.1 JM HOX 1a/10. 1st. Spiral-bound. Good. Illus. by MURRAY, Derik. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: The National Magazine Company Ltd, 1956. (UK) No markings, a bit of rubbing to edges, Very Good used copy. Paper cover with colour photo of Chcolate layer Cake, side-stapled, 31pp where page 31 is the inside back cover. Colour and B&W photos. Recipes for Elevenses and cookies, Cut and Come again cakes, Gateaux, Regional Cakes, Victorian Tea Table, Cheese cakes, etc. (1.2 JM HOX 2/6. Staple Bound. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

London: The National Magazine Company Ltd, 1955. (UK) No markings, a bit of rubbing to edges, Very Good used copy. Paper cover with colour photo of Pudding, side-stapled, 31pp where page 31 is the inside back cover. Colour and B&W photos. Recipes for Madiera cake; Lemon cake; Dundee cake; yeast buns and breads; children's cakes; scones; gingerbread, sponge cakes; icings and fillings. (1.2 JM HOX 2/6. Staple Bound. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

London: The National Magazine Company Ltd, 1956. (UK) No markings, a bit of rubbing to spine, rubbing to leading edge of pages, crease to corner of cover, Good(-) only. paper cover with colour photo of decorated cake, side-stapled, 29pp where page 29 is the inside back cover. Colour and B&W photos. Instructions for decorating cakes and recipes for glaces and icings. (1.2 JM HOX 2/6. Staple Bound. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

NY: Harry N Abrams Inc, 1999. (USA) First American Edition, 1999; the book originally appeared in France in 1999. No markings, Fine in unclipped Fine dust jacket with very light rubbing to panel gloss. Brown boards, 256pp, index. 500 illus including 250 in colour. Dupaigne is a professor at the Museum of National History in Paris. This is the story of bread and bread baking in various cultures; there is evern 20 tantalizing recipes for bread lovers. A heavy book. (5.4 JM HOJ 301/6. 1st. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.