Sweets to the Sweet: A Keepsake Book from the Heart of the Home [Hardcover]

Susan Branch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

This mouth-watering little book answers that age-old question, "what's for dessert?" (Yay!). Here you'll find the extravagant indulgences you need for that special dinner. From old-fashioned layer cakes to rich chocolate mousse - fabulous fruit delights to sensual sauces - these easy recipes will bring out the oooohs & aaaahs that make you feel like the genius that you are.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; Gift edition (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316106224
• ISBN-13: 978-0316106221
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.5 x 7.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Branchs collection of handwritten, water-colored Heart of the Home books and calendars have sold more than three million copies. She divides her time between Marthas Vineyard and California.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Keepsake Books, January 24, 2000

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ybronw (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweets to the Sweet: A Keepsake Book from the Heart of the Home (Hardcover)

I purchased all of Susan Branch's books at once--sight unseen--based on the excellent reviews that her books received. All of her books were outstanding BUT I would like to share the following with others who may not realize this: Her keepsake books are basically a copy of what is already in her other books i.e. this dessert keepsake book contained only one new recipe--all of the other pages of this book appear to be copies from her other books--right down to the illustrations. Had I known this, I would not have purchased all of the keepsake books along with her "main" books.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Gift!, December 14, 2000

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"rhunt2020" (Hanford, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweets to the Sweet: A Keepsake Book from the Heart of the Home (Hardcover)

In response to ybronw from Canada...Perhaps the duplication of receipes and or illustrations in this book were for the simple reason that it is a KEEPSAKE book..in my opinion , the perfect small gift for that special person that you want to remember for a special occasion. Perhaps, it will introduce the receiver to the incredible talent and sensitivity of the author/illustrator! I enjoy reading the KEEPSAKE books over and over when I only have a few moments to relax and renew my soul with Ms. Branches gentle creativity. When I have more time I pick up her fullsized books for a bigger "taste of peacefulness and tranquility". These are not just cookbooks but reminders of a slower richer way of life.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great, May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sweets to the Sweet: A Keepsake Book from the Heart of the Home (Hardcover)

I loved Susan Branch's Summer Book, because of its thoughtful stories, quotes and personal touch. Sweets to the Sweet has some scrumptous dessert recipes but lacks a lot of the thoughtfulness-personal notes and stories, that made her previous recipes collections unique. It almost seemed like she was just trying to get another book out there-like there was not as much time or care put into writing this latest book.