More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community

Indulge in the sumptuous debut cookbook, More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community, from renowned baker and pastry "it girl" Natasha Pickowicz. This cookbook has been acclaimed as a Best New Cookbook of Spring 2023 by esteemed publications such as Food & Wine and Eater. Natasha Pickowicz has made a name for herself with her uniquely delicious pastries and has been recognized with three James Beard Award nominations.

Not only is Natasha a talented baker, but she is also an activist who has organized bake sales to raise funds for important causes like Planned Parenthood and other non-profit organizations. Her recipes and baking know-how are now compiled in this debut cookbook, which is overflowing with energy, knowledge, and a spirit of generosity that defines Natasha's work.

These fresh and uncomplicated recipes draw inspiration from Natasha's Chinese and Californian heritage. Experience the delightful combination of nectarine and miso in a mouthwatering tarte tatin or indulge in a layer cake bursting with flavors from olive oil, mascarpone, and fennel. Natasha's creativity shines through as she infuses black cardamom into pecan sticky buns and transforms galettes with savory kabocha squash. The secret to her irresistible buckwheat chocolate chunk cookies lies in using brown butter.

Aside from her delectable recipes, Natasha is also a fantastic teacher, guiding readers with invaluable tips and techniques. Learn to underbeat meringue, extract more flavor from plum stones by boiling them, use "first-press" yuzu juice for the perfect zest, and achieve the flakiest pie dough by freezing the butter and grating it for ideal consistency.

More Than Cake is not just a cookbook; it embodies the idea of baking to bring people together and prioritize pleasure. Natasha believes that dessert goes beyond mere calories and nutrition—it spreads delight like no other dish can. In her words, "This is something I think people really need—it's not optional." Embrace this philosophy and live a life filled with joy and connection.

Experience the wonder of baking with Natasha Pickowicz's More Than Cake. Order your copy today to unlock a world of scrumptious recipes and the joy of community. Order Now.