Sweets: Soul Food Desserts and Memories [A Baking Book]

by Patty Pinner, Sheri Giblin (Photographer)

A beautifully photographed cookbook of sugary sweet soul food desserts, influenced by the women in author Patty Pinner's family.

Growing up in a large African-American family in a small town in Michigan, Patty Pinner spent her childhood helping the women of the house-the Queens of Soul Food-whip up the sweet treats that crowned family dinners, neighborhood gatherings, and church socials. In SWEETS, Patty shares her family's stories, maxims, and magical desserts, many named after family members like Cud'n Daisy, Aint Sug, and My My, her beloved grandmother. Part recipe book, part family history, this sweet-as-can-be cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to women who ruled the home and the kitchen with their wisdom, hearts, and cooking.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

Reviews

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic scrapbook of family love and recipes. I loved this book! Baking is exactly the kind of love that pours all over these pages! Some of these I couldn't even find on the internet. The photos of her family are treasures.

Peach bread Pudding (my fav)
Pineapple Pie
Old time Chocolate Puddin' Rum Cake (came out excellent!)
Black Walnut Brittle
(just to name a few)

I will never give this one up. Easy instructions. It felt like I raided her kitchen for her best secrets!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this cookbook! From Dr. Pepper Cake to Buttermilk Ice Cream, these are the special recipes that we all remember. The extra special element is the scrapbook of family stories, each remembrance as rich as the recipes.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite dessert book to date. I forget who recommended this to me but it has become an absolute treasure and turn-to for when I want to make something sweet and wonderful. The recipes are not difficult and I have not had one fail yet.

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book. I love the stories behind the recipes - makes them so much more fun. And the recipes are good to boot. Makes you wish you'd been around for all that baking as it went on.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best cookbook, or recipe book, I've ever had the pleasure to read.

[Laffy TaffyTeona]

There are some good recipes in this book! I'm going to cook and try some out!!!!!

[Winter Sophia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Isn't A Cookbook It's A National Treasure.

[Christine]

If you are looking for 'healthy' desserts, this is NOT for you as all the recipes in this book is out of this world kinda rich.