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

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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.

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.

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.

As mentioned before in other reviews, this book has downsized recipes and illustrations from Susan Branch's previous books. However, this is a great way to share the joy I have received by purchasing this book for others.

you can just marvel at the artworks and the really pleasant colors and that should pick you up from every gloom you have in your life..susan's books have a really nice way of getting a good message across..that no matter how insane the world gets with advances in technology, we will always have a place in our hearts for the simple things in life..keeping in touch through old fashioned letters, preserving family history through scrapbooks and appreciating home made food cooked with love.

Even if the recipes weren't great the drawings are wonderful and the combination makes this little jewel more than worth the purchase price. I have every book Susan Branch has released and absolutely love them. They make terrific gifts. You can never go wrong with her books. Cherie S. Cook

This little book is a jewel box of luscious dessert recipes. Like all her books, Susan Branch has illustrated this volume with her impossibly delicate watercolors and spiced it with her delicious wit and charm. This book also contains the winner of her recipe contest. It's very easy to see why Susan inspires such passion from her followers!

I serendipitously came across this book and immediately fell in love with the charmingly hand-detailed recipes and little illustrations. It has a great variety of dessert recipes, all of which sound scrumptious and yet look simple to make - I can't wait to try them out!