Baking with Julia: Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers

Hello, I'm Italian. I met Julia through the Nora Ephron film Julie & Julia. Although the Italian Cooking is the best in the world, (at least about it, please allow me a bit of national pride :D), I think Julia is an excellent teacher and its techniques are versatile and useful in many recipes, not just French. On YouTube, I have seen a few videos of "Baking with Julia" and I found them very interesting (especially the video of Martha Stewart Glorious Wedding Cake) I looked for the book on Amazon.it, but it cost 60 Euros (more than $ 63 !!!). :( I tried to order from Amazon.com, fearing exorbitant customs fees. Amazon.com has recognized my Amazon.it account (it's globalization, baby) I paid 10 euro about shipping (total 33 euro, about $ 35), I waited a bit more than a month. :) From the accompanying note, I see that the book has also made stops in Paris during his international transport (very amazing: a Julia's Soul desire?) I paid neither other taxes, neither customs fees nor IVA (Italian tax on the final cost of a product, Value Added Tax), nor else. Cup instead of grams and deciliters are not a problem, I have built a measuring cup with the bottom of a plastic bottle for water (1 american cup = 236 ml = 236 grams of water) Today I realize that now the book is also on sale on Amazon.it 32 € ! Anyway I'm happy with the purchase, for Amazon's service and for the book by Julia and Dorie. Now excuse me, I run into the kitchen to Baking something : D GNAM So, God bless the Julia Child's soul. I will come back to make orders on Amazon.com. It's a threat (I'm Joking!!! The threat is only for my money) :D Sono italiano. Ho conosciuto Julia tramite il film Julia&Julie. Nonostante ritenga la Cucina Italiana la migliore del mondo (campanilismo? :D), reputo Julia un'ottima insegnante; le sue tecniche sono versatili ed applicabili in molte ricette, non solo francesi. Su yuotube, ho visto qualche video di Baking with Julia e li ho trovati interessanti (soprattutto quello della torta di matrimonio di Martha Stewart) Ho cercato il libro su Amazon.it, ma costava 60 euro (more than 63$ !!!). ARGH Ho tentato l'ordine da Amazon.com, temendo tasse di dogana esose. Amazon.com ha riconosciuto il mio account di Amazon.it (è la globalizzazione, baby) Ho pagato solo 10 euro circa di spedizione (in totale 33 euro, circa 35 $), ho aspettato un po' più di un mese. Non ho pagato tasse: né dogana, né iva (imposta italiana sul costo finale di un prodotto), né altro. Dalle note di spedizione, mi accorgo che il libro ha fatto tappa pure a Parigi (che sia una sorta di desiderio di Julia?) Cup al posto di grammi e decilitri non sono un problema, mi sono costruito un misurino con il fondo di una bottiglia di plastica per l'acqua (1 cup = 236 ml = 236 gr di acqua) Mi accorgo che ora il libro è in vendita anche su Amazon.it a 32€ ahaha Ad ogni modo sono soddisfatto dell'acquisto, per il servizio di Amazon e per il libro di Julia e Dorie. Ora scusatemi, corro in cucina ad impastare qualcosa :D GNAM Dio benedici l'anima di Julia Child Tornerò a far ordini su Amazon.com. E' una minaccia (ma solo per i miei risparmi) :D

I am skeptical of most of the cookbooks that are based on PBS TV cooking shows, plus some of Julia Child's early cookbooks had many recipes that were involved and difficult for the casual home cook to do. This book, however, is a reliable resource that you can depend on for baked goods in your home oven. The most important feature of this book is that all of the recipes are written by professional bakers (of whom there are some 2 dozen or so, some you will recognize, all are seasoned bakers from various commercial settings), and the recipes are scaled-down versions of reliable production recipes. The instructions are exemplary in their detail and completeness. All things considered, this is also an excellent learning tool for the beginner. When I need to learn something new (such as rugelach or naan), this is one of the first books I reach for. The first chapter has an extensive section on basic techniques and words that you do not usually get in even a good baking book. It has some basic recipes that must be mastered before you go on to the recipes in the rest of the book, like genoise or meringue. It also has chapters on bread (Daily; Artisanal, Flatbreads), breakfast goods and quick breads, cakes (Everyday, Showstoppers, Wedding Cake, Cookies), and pastries (Pies, Grand, Savory). It has a good selection of all the major categories you are likely to want to do at home.

Delivered as expected and on time. Much appreciated. Note: I rate the service and quality of the product - not the content of the Book. However, as expected, the book has tremendous recipes and tips.

In my pantheon of my kitchen gods and goddesses (Anthony Bourdain, Ina Garten, Jacques Pepin, Padma Lakshmi...) and one serious culinary crush (ahem...Andrew Zimmern) my ultimate kitchen deity is Julia Child. I grew up watching Julia on TV and she is a piece of my childhood and partially responsible for my love of food. Yes, I am a "live to eat" person and also a "love to cook" person. I am especially fond of baking and this book has been an excellent education by helping me hone beginner skills like making basic bread (my husband loves the White Loaf bread toasted in the morning) and has prompted me to try more difficult offerings like Danish Pastry. The directions are laid out clearly and concisely so frustration is minimal. The book is graced by Julia's charming storytelling and the bakers that are included in this book that worked along side her are some of the best in their field. A good read and a great baking "how to" manual.

I’m so grateful that Julia child was so productive in her contribution to the wealth of information available in book form for cooks and bakers. I let my copy of this get away a few years ago and decided to replace it. I generally missed it. I’m one of those odd ducks that likes to read cookbook at night. Welcome home, Julia

Ah ah ah notre chauvinisme bien français en prend un coup parceque ce bouquin, mis à part le fait d'être en anglais vous fera saliver, avec des recettes de viennoiseries bien françaises, les explications sont precises, completes et les photos vous affament.

Da tanto volevo acquistare un suo libro di ricette.

Meine Überschrift fasst es zusammen. Das Buch würde ich vor allem aufgrund der gut beschriebenen Techniken weiterempfehlen. Egal was ich backe, ich schaue immer gerne in diesem Buch nach, ob Julia für die Zubereitung noch einen Profi-Tipp hatte...

Hardcore baking An excelleng Guide for someone who wants to enhance their skills further

Fast delivery and in great condition. Very happy with the book.