Making Whoopies

Whoopie pies could be declared the official Maine dessert, and many assert that the rotund chocolate confection originated there, although Pennsylvania actually has a an equally strong claim to that honor. No matter-aficionados in both locales never tire of the giant sandwich cookies, and the comfort-food treats are enjoying a renaissance as bakeries offer gourmet versions on the Internet. This little book is a wide-ranging, lighthearted look at whoopie pies and the folks who love them. This book contains 16 recipes including healthy, gluten-free, and zucchini whoopie pies!

“Their book delivers more than (marshmallow) fluff. Their recipes offer new ideas for mixing and matching flavors and fillings.” —Tasting Table Is it a cake? Is it a cookie? With such deliciously soft and sweet cream-filled snacks, does it matter? The Internet is abuzz with recipes and stories of whoopie pie folklore, while customers everywhere are descending on bakeries in droves demanding these delectable treats. This adorable volume—the only cookbook devoted entirely to whoopie pies—features more than 40 mix-and-match recipes, including the classic chocolate with marshmallow cream and a range of bright flavor combinations such as red velvet, green tea, pumpkin with a tangy cream cheese filling, and oatmeal with, yes, maple-bacon buttercream. With plenty of color photos and hand-drawn illustrations, dozens of DIY decorating instructions, fun facts and baking tips, Whoopie Pies will make a welcome addition to any baker’s bookshelf. “Authors Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell provide you with all the tools necessary to whip up a batch (or two, or three . . . ) of a variety of whoopie pies that will pretty much guarantee your addiction to these retro treats.” —CookThatBook “Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell give us a gourmet take on whoopie pies—without sacrificing any of the decadence or childlike delight!” —Errant Dreams “The book offers some general tidbits on making, storing and freezing whoopie pies as well as some fun facts . . . I was surprised at how easy these are to make and how tasty even my results were.” —EverythingMom

Forages through New England’s most famous foods for the truth behind the region’s culinary myths Meg Muckenhoupt begins with a simple question: When did Bostonians start making Boston Baked Beans? Storekeepers in Faneuil Hall and Duck Tour guides may tell you that the Pilgrims learned a recipe for beans with maple syrup and bear fat from Native Americans, but in fact, the recipe for Boston Baked Beans is the result of a conscious effort in the late nineteenth century to create New England foods. New England foods were selected and resourcefully reinvented from fanciful stories about what English colonists cooked prior to the American revolution—while pointedly ignoring the foods cooked by contemporary New Englanders, especially the large immigrant populations who were powering industry and taking over farms around the region. The Truth about Baked Beans explores New England’s culinary myths and reality through some of the region’s most famous foods: baked beans, brown bread, clams, cod and lobster, maple syrup, pies, and Yankee pot roast. From 1870 to 1920, the idea of New England food was carefully constructed in magazines, newspapers, and cookbooks, often through fictitious and sometimes bizarre origin stories touted as time-honored American legends. This toothsome volume reveals the effort that went into the creation of these foods, and lets us begin to reclaim the culinary heritage of immigrant New England—the French Canadians, Irish, Italians, Portuguese, Polish, indigenous people, African-Americans, and other New Englanders whose culinary contributions were erased from this version of New England food. Complete with historic and contemporary recipes, The Truth about Baked Beans delves into the surprising history of this curious cuisine, explaining why and how “New England food” actually came to be.

Remember the time when a relative coined a new word at a family occasion or under some unusual circumstance? Such expressions are passed down across generations, enriching the lore and joy of family life. Paul Dickson has amassed 750 of these words from families all over the country to compile this delightful, one-of-a-kind dictionary.

Savor the Flavors of Maine A lobster dinner—the plate piled with steamed clams, corn on the cob, and a cup of drawn butter, followed by a slice of blueberry pie. Maine cuisine? Yes, but it doesn’t end there. Far from it! Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine is the definitive contemporary resource to the diverse preferences and palates of the Pine Tree State’s dynamic food culture. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide. With delectable regional recipes from the renowned kitchens of Maine’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: • Lobster shacks and fishmongers • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • The Maine Ice Cream Trail • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes using local ingredients and traditions • The state’s best wineries, brewpubs, and microbreweries • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom

Transform your pantry staples into fast, easy, and delectable desserts! The age-old delight of homemade cookies just got easier. With The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book, you'll find that the secret to some of the tastiest, and most irresistible desserts imaginable is a convenient box of cake mix. With a few extra ingredients, turns of a spoon, and whirs of a mixer, you'll have spectacular homemade cookies without the hassle. This mouthwatering collection features more than 375 drop, filled, and bar cookie options prefect for busy bakers. From all-American classics to European bakery temptations, these recipes include: Chocolate Chip Cookies Oatmeal Cookies Triple-chocolate gooey bars Strawberry-cheesecake thumbprint cookies And many more! The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book is a wealth of delicious, shortcut dessert options for parents, novice bakers, and anyone else with a sweet tooth who's short on time. Praise for The Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book: "If you love cookies, this book is for you. If you like short-cut recipes, this book is for you. If you're searching for a particular cookie recipe, bet you'll find it here. It's true—this is the ultimate cookie book!"—Reader Review

Easy-as-pie step-by-step instructions for these beloved baked treats! With simple directions perfect for novice bakers and gorgeous designs that will provide inspiration for the more experienced sugarcrafter, this book includes everything you need to create stunning—and tasty!—baked treats from start to finish with a delicious range of cake and filling recipes. You’ll find updates and variations on a classic with roots in Pennsylvania Amish country and New England, as well as stylish presentation cake designs showing how you can display your whoopie pies for special occasions.

Suitable for birthday parties and get-togethers, this title includes 70 whoopie recipes from classics like a mini Victoria sponge, to a whole range of chocolate and fruit-based whoopies and sections on celebration and wacky whoopies too. It features 30 delicious cupcakes.