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Sweet and Salty Recipes from New York's Most Creative Bakery

By Erin Patinkin, Agatha Kulaga

ISBN: 9780373892952
Publisher: Harlequin Nonfiction
Publication Date: 9/30/14
Format: Hardcover
My Rating: 5 Stars

A special thank you to Harlequin Nonfiction and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

OVENLY by Erin Patinkin, Agatha Kulaga and New York's award-winning bakery Ovenly, world-renowned for their innovative and exquisite treats, provides inspiration, yummy recipes, tips, tools and essentials for all levels of food enthusiasts!

Readers will enjoy learning the diverse history and background of these two talented women, and their delightful memories from their mother and grandmother’s kitchen, contributing to their continued success.

This dynamic duo delivers their greatest hits with a variety of recipes with the following helpful sections:

•Scones and Biscuits
•Quick Breads and Coffee Cakes
•Muffins
•Cookies and Shortbreads
•Pies and Tarts
•Brownies and Bars
•Cakes and Cupcakes
•Baking for the Holidays
•Fillings, frostings, and sauces
•Bar Snacks

I loved the Scone section, my favorite with base recipes, Bloody Mary Scones, Cheddar Mustard, Currant Rosemary, Whole Wheat Raspberry Drop, Biscuits with Honey and Thyme (yum!). Other favorites: Pumpkin olive oil loaf, and the goat cheese spring onion and chive quiche.

In addition, other helpful tidbits includes, “get creative, tools and ingredients you should have in your kitchen, the beauty of a "baking plan," and some handy conversion charts”.

OVENLY is beautifully packaged with well laid out content from this adventurous talented team, as they share their passion, and pleasure of food to readers desiring to savor and create a fun-filled journey.