Cookie Stories: Life Stories and the Cookies that Inspired Them [Paperback]

Penny McConnell; Kathy Sutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005

Packed with dozens of real-life stories and anecdotes, this casually presented and thoroughly entertaining volume takes you on a memorable journey thanks to the efforts of our two cookie-loving coauthors, who made contacts across the country to bring you the funniest, most heart-warming cookie stories ever. Written in a light-hearted and conversational style, the stories of friendships made, adventures experienced, and love of family celebrated are focused through the lens of the universally loved cookie. Cookie Stories is at once funny, tender, and captivating. Match your feelings with one of the great recipes taken from the popular kitchens of Penny’s Pastries (featured on The Food Network) and you are on your way to creating impressive memories of your own. Along with some time-tested bakers’ secrets, you’ll discover how to create romantic cookies—decadent delights brimming with chocolates, mysterious spices, and sensual textures—as well as family favorites ready to share at your next potluck or backyard barbecue. Like a big batch of chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven, Cookie Stories is sweet, familiar, and always satisfying.

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About the Author

Penny McConnell At eight years old, Penny made her first batch of cookies. By the time she was 14 years old, she knew she wanted to be a baker when she grew up. And except for her minor detour to go to college and the 10-year stint as an advertising copywriter, Penny has spent her life making cookies, teaching cookie classes, writing about cookies, and passionately building her popular 15-year-old company, Penny’s Pastries. Currently, she continues her cookie crusade through creating new cookie concepts, public speaking, and teaching. Cookie Stories is her first book. Kathy Sutton Since the first whiff of Snickerdoodles baking in her mom’s oven, Kathy has been a lover of fresh-baked cookies. She uses every opportunity available—from cookie gift baskets for friends to emergency cookie runs in support of her busy co-workers—to share her love of cookies. With more than 16 years in a variety of corporate roles, most recently in high tech, Kathy is a communications and human resources expert. Cookie Stories is her first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Falling Star Press (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976902605
• ISBN-13: 978-0976902607
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,796,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I gave a great gift!, January 19, 2007

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This review is from: Cookie Stories: Life Stories and the Cookies that Inspired Them (Paperback)

I bought three of these for my daughters and wife. They all loved the book. The stories as well as the recipies were and are a great hit. I was a good Santa this year!

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Collection of Cookie Recipes, May 20, 2006

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Snarkychef (Austin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cookie Stories: Life Stories and the Cookies that Inspired Them (Paperback)

I bought Cookie Stories after attending a workshop given by Penny Mcconnell. So far, all the cookies I've made have been well received by everyone, and the recipes were easy to follow. There are all sorts of useful baking tips in the front of the book and answers to common questions in the back. The most important information for me was the sugar cookie recipe. I have a recipe that tastes a little bit better, but it is so difficult to work with that I now use the recipe from this book instead. It's simple, quick, and tastes pretty good. This is the most used cookie book in my baking collection.

The stories were entertaining too.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a FUN Book, March 3, 2006

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Jean Louis (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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I loved the stories. After I read the book I bought 10 more for gifts. I think everyone can find themselves in one of the stories. Recipes are good too.