Discover how the Midwest refined the nation's sweet tooth through a delicious mix of immigrant traditions and American ingenuity. Chef Jenny Lewis dips a spoon into generations of homemade desserts and examines the inner workings of some of the biggest brands of the baking industry. Learn how to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, witness the rise of Red Star Yeast, and plumb the se Discover how the Midwest refined the nation's sweet tooth through a delicious mix of immigrant traditions and American ingenuity. Chef Jenny Lewis dips a spoon into generations of homemade desserts and examines the inner workings of some of the biggest brands of the baking industry. Learn how to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, witness the rise of Red Star Yeast, and plumb the secrets of the Kraft Oil Method, before sitting down to consume an engaging history in which Midwest beet sugar, vanilla cream and evaporated milk are mixed into a narrative of wars, social shifts, and politics. Encounter a rich medley of true stories and irresistible recipes from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan in this delightful collection.
Midwest Sweet Baking History:: Delectable Classics around Lake Michigan
Discover how the Midwest refined the nation's sweet tooth through a delicious mix of immigrant traditions and American ingenuity. Chef Jenny Lewis dips a spoon into generations of homemade desserts and examines the inner workings of some of the biggest brands of the baking industry. Learn how to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, witness the rise of Red Star Yeast, and plumb the se Discover how the Midwest refined the nation's sweet tooth through a delicious mix of immigrant traditions and American ingenuity. Chef Jenny Lewis dips a spoon into generations of homemade desserts and examines the inner workings of some of the biggest brands of the baking industry. Learn how to make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, witness the rise of Red Star Yeast, and plumb the secrets of the Kraft Oil Method, before sitting down to consume an engaging history in which Midwest beet sugar, vanilla cream and evaporated milk are mixed into a narrative of wars, social shifts, and politics. Encounter a rich medley of true stories and irresistible recipes from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan in this delightful collection.
Compare
Kim –
Interesting historical information about baking cakes and desserts in the US Midwest, complete with recipes. A very welcome gift from my GR friend Jeannette.
Jacqueline –
Interesting combination of history and recipes. Can't wait to try a few Interesting combination of history and recipes. Can't wait to try a few
Dawn –
Jules Brugel –
Tigerlille –
Stephen J. Shimek –
Rebecca Mis –
Sharil –
Clare –
David Farris –
Farah –
Christopher Mccabe –
Beth –
Jen –
Concetta Phillipps –
Denise –
Colette B. –
Michelle Morrison –
Jeanie –
Janet Senk –
Kristyn –
Kara –
Jennifer –
Sarah Malcolm –
Caitlin –
Mary –
Oliver –
Melissa –
rêveur d'art –
Noah –
Ann –