Overview
A baking book bursting with joy that will have you hightailing it to the ovenāand planning a trip to your local corner store.
Growing up in the Bronx, Paola Velezās happy place was the bodega, a unique world full of color and flavor where the shelves were stocked with everything from M&Mās to Muenster cheese to majarete (Caribbean corn pudding)āand, of course, its own cat (IYKYK). Before she was the James Beardānominated chef, Cherry Bombe cover girl, social media darling, and cofounder of the grassroots social action network, Bakers Against Racism, Paola was a bodega kid with a taste for Warheads, Hostess cupcakes, ice pops, and Malta soda. Ā
Paolaās debut cookbook, inspired by these treasures and other ingredients available at corner stores everywhere, is a love letter to both her Dominican heritage and her New York City roots; its more than 100 recipes burst with distinctive flavors, inviting you to enjoy new takes on her childhood favorites and yours. Paolaās combination of classical training and self-taught pastry skills means her recipes are accessible no matter your skill level. Sheāll be your hype girl through more ambitious projects (you can make a turnoverāand a Guava and Cheese one at that), as well as more āset it and forget itā treats, like her Maria Cookie Icebox Cake. Whatever you do, donāt sleep on her signature Thickāemsāgiant cookies that are somehow crunchy and gooeyāthe most requested recipe in Paolaās repertoire and the recipe that made her internet famous, which she shares here for the very first time here. With renditions of traditional Caribbean desserts like Pineapple Empanadillas and Golden Rum Cake alongside twists on classic American treats like sticky buns and brownies, Paolaās unique recipes and infectious positive spirit will help you recreate the magic of the bodega at homeāBYO cat.
This book title, Bodega Bakes (Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store), ISBN: 9781454952374, by Paola Velez, Christina Tosi, published by Union Square & Co. (October 1, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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