Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes
Author: Joy Wilson
Publisher: Hyperion
The Good: 100 recipes, a beautiful photo of each recipe. A huge variety of recipes...cakes, cupcakes, smoothies, pancakes, bacon, chili cheese fries...just a little bit of everything(Maybe too much, see The Bad). And it's enjoyable to read!
The Bad: It's hard for me to find anything wrong with a cookbook, but I wish this book had less variety and more baking. I also think the book could have used a little bit of extra proofreading, just to be sure all the recipes were easy to follow.(I received my book before the release date of the book, so corrections could have been made)
Recipes from the book I've already tried:
and the Araby Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze (not posted, only eaten)
Recipes that Sound Good to Me: Peanut Butter Birthday Cake, Giant Cinnamon Rolls with Buttermilk Glaze, Single Girl Melty Chocolate Cake, "Man bait" Apple Crisp
Thumbs Up or Down: Honestly If I just saw this book in the bookstore...I probably would not buy it. Due to the fact that so many of the recipes I would never care to make, example: Parmesan Seaweed Popcorn, Vegan Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes, Avocado Pound Cake...But I do know a ton of people who would love every recipe in the book...So thumbs up.
*I received a free copy of the book from the publisher, but the opinions in this review are my own.
*This post is part of the Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight and Cook-Off sponsored by Hyperion and hosted at girlichef.
girlichef is the queen of cookbook reviews she was a blogger right joy the baker?
ReplyDeleteyes, Joy is a blogger.
DeleteI also want to make those recipes you listed, the peanut butter cake is first on my list!
ReplyDeleteBo, appreciate your candid thoughts. I don't think I'd buy the book simply because of the "baking" factor, but if I were an avid baker, I agree that some of those non baking recipes might be a negative. You did a great job on everything that you made. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteGood, honest review. While I love Joy's writing and photography, I'm not a fan of her recipes so wouldn't be buying this cookbook. However, those brownies look good........
ReplyDeleteBo, thanks for your honest review. I'm very happy that you were a part of this Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight & Cook-Off. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your honest take on Joy's book. I do like her recipes, but I do think the writing could have been streamlined. I am curious about the Araby Spice Cake, that looked interesting, and I liked the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteNice, honest review. It was nice cooking along with you.
ReplyDeleteBo - I hope you get around to making that single girl melty chocolate cake. It's a fun to whip up one little cake and it's just so darn easy (too easy really). It was probably my favorite recipe in the book.
ReplyDeleteThe peanut butter birthday cake is on my radar too. As soon as I have folks to share it with I'm making it..
Great review (it's always good to share your honest opinion).
Kim...I will try the single girl cake...I do like the idea of an idividual cake and I sure don't need to be tempted by a big cake.
DeleteThoughtful review - I don't own many baking books - but I have loved all that I have seen. I tend to open a cookbook and when my eyes hit on a recipe - I decide if I would make this - and if not - don't buy the book. It's an odd way to choose among so many but has worked so far.
ReplyDeleteI love your review...very honest.....I love the book and had good luck with the recipes!It was great to be part of this event with you!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm willing to bake something sweet...:)
ReplyDeletehave a nice day Bo!
J