A fabulous collection of vintage desserts and biscuits from a century's worth of handwritten heirloom recipes for fruit pies, Jewish desserts, biscuits, and yes, chocolate. The Brass Sisters are charming doyennes of kitchen traditions, and thoughtfully included a space at the back for you to add your own heirloom recipes.

You don't need to be Jewish to enjoy the rich yeast breads and Eastern European cakes, strudels, and sour cream cookies found within ... Marcy Goldman has included detailed information on the various Jewish holidays and related treats.

THE baking bible loaded with step-by-step hints and illustrations for all your baking needs, from pie crusts to breads, cookies, bars, pies, pastry and more. James Beard Award-winner.

This is my favorite whole grain cookbook ever...King Arthur has worked wonders updating white flour favorites such as piecrusts, pancakes, breads, pastry, pies, cookies and more with more nutritious whole grains.

Wow, 400 desserts and so little time. I bought this used, and it has become one of my most-used baked goods cookbook. It includes a treasure trove of Jewish recipes, including cakes, cookies and bars, phyllo and strudel, and fried pastries from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with informative introductions and simple directions.

A fabulous homage to the cultural legacy of the apron. Includes photos, history, and patterns for the crafty.

Perfect for teacakes and delicate cupcakes, this is a stunning presentation (very old-fashioned elegance), especially with chocolate batters and a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

More 1940s Big Band swing from Helen Forrest and Benny. This is great background music for baking traditional old-time recipes like pound cakes (or bread baking from scratch!)

Swinging with female singers is all well and good, but nothing compares to early Frankie with Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, and Axel.