General Foods

An essential book for all coffee lovers. Starting off with a brief history of the discovery of coffee, this indispensable guide goes from the basic types of coffee brewing, standard coffee recipes, then recipes for food to cook with coffee or go with coffee, from main courses to tea-time snacks. The recipes are varied and range from simple to exotic, and will introduce you to a world of coffee consumption that you never would have thought existed.

This is a slim little volume but totally packed with decadent, delicious delicacies, all made of chocolate. The Wellesley Fudge Cake with Hungarian Chocolate Frosting that is pictured on the cover is a personal favorite of mine, a true "company" cake to bake if you want heaps of praise. Try Cream Cheese Brownies, Pot de Creme au Chocolat, Chunky Chocolate Cookies that Tollhouse doesn't want to know about, or the incredible Chocolate Mousse Pie au Rhum. The recipes are clear and easy to show more follow. Mouth-watering photographs illustrate this book and will definitely encourage you to branch out and try some new recipes that are destined to become favorites. It has a convenient wire spiral binding so it lays flat for ease of use in the kitchen. The various sections are as follows: Chocolate...Gift From the Gods; Cakes; Pies; Cookies; Desserts; Candies; Toppings; Chocolate Know-How. After his friend who started the chocolate mill drowned at sea, Dr. James Baker took over the Dorchester company in Massachusetts and made it a household word in large part due to the excellent quality that he insisted upon. Stemming from these New England roots there are several keepsake recipes in this book from the Boston area. The Wellesley Fudge Cake and Hungarian Chocolate Frosting alone are worth searching this book out. show less

This is an old-fashioned cookbook. Many of the recipes seem dated or quaint, but most hold up well over time. Even the old ones are interesting as historical records.

This a cute book when you're looking for something special to do with your party cake. Includes instructions and decorating ideas that do not require a lot of skill.