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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Clarkson Potter (April 7, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0770435106
  • ISBN-13: 978-0770435103
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.9 x 10.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 starsNothing like the milk cookbook
By Brian F on April 7, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
I received this as a gift, as I loved her first book, and am now in the process of returning it.

Tosi's energy and vibrancy still come across in this book, but sadly, that's all that does. The intriguing and interesting recipes from her first book are nowhere to be found here. Instead, this book is full of recipes from friends and family, which would be nice - except that they don't seem to share Tosi's talent that was so apparent in the first book. Instead of delightful recipes like cinnamon bun pie or corn cookies, this book is mostly dreck. A sad example: blue cheese pretzels. The ingredients: blue cheese and pretzels. (I do not exaggerate). While there are a few redeeming items, they are buried under a mound of unimaginative and uninspired recipes that wouldn't befit Rachael Ray, much less Tosi.

It's hard to tell if this is a case of the author phoning in a cookbook, or writing a food diary that masquerades as one. In any event, this book sadly fails to live up to the high standard set by its predecessor.
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2.0 out of 5 starsAttention this is exactly what it says on the cover, if you're looking for a sequel of Milk Bar, pass this one.
By Marco Felgueiras on April 9, 2015
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I guess everyone already said it. If you're looking for a follow-up book of Milk Bar this isn't it. It's exactly what it says on the cover, their homemade recipes in their daily life. Don't get me wrong it has a few interesting recipes but not worth the price you're paying for this book. Most of the recipes could be easily found in Nigella Lawson's books sans kimchi.

Many recipes have unnatainable ingredients for people out of the US, other ingredients are recipes from the other book (in other words, if you don't have the book you can't make them, although she provides substitutions), I love Christina Tosi I think her writing is witty, entertaining and approachable and I'm more disappointed in myself that was hungering for more Milk Bar treats. Also I hated that they didn't have weights and only offered cup portions, having had those in the first book I really think it's lazy not to do it on this one specially in anything and everything involving baking.

Maybe the third one will be the charm as there are many Milkbar cakes not featured in the first book.
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2.0 out of 5 starsIf you liked milk bar this is probably not for you...
By Naomi Knox on April 8, 2015
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I loved the first cookbook and as soon as I heard Christina Tosi was writing another I preordered it. So disappointing. The writing is still great and I may hang onto it for that alone, but I'm not sure I'll cook anything out of the book. I was expecting more technique driven quirky recipes, like the first book but with more focus on snacks and savory food. Instead it's mostly semi homemade type stuff that I feel like I'd be embarrassed to serve. There are some things that look better than others, but even the baking recipes have the weights taken out so I don't know if I'd bother. I'm not sure who the audience for this book is, but it sure doesn't seem to be written for people who liked the first one
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2.0 out of 5 starsDecidedly NOT a follow up
By Sean on April 19, 2015
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Like everyone else says: if you loved Momofuku Milk Bar, this isn't for you. If you're a college stoner, maybe pick it up. The book starts with the cookie recipe that made Christina Tosi want to bake. It's not the Milk Bar cookies we're used to seeing, but it's an auspicious start. We go downhill from there as Tosi moves into retro dishes that should've been retired with Grandpa's leisure suit: Seven-Layer Salad being the leader of this pack. Tosi is an acclaimed pastry chef, so why she included a gross salad recipe is beyond me. But if you really want to see gross just turn to the "Weaknights" chapter. A clever title with some of the yuckiest recipes I've seen. Spaghetti-O's Sandwich? From the same woman who gave me the chocolate chip cake with coffee frosting and passion-fruit curd? Oh dear. Oh dear indeed. And Tang Toast exists now. It is in print, forever. The icebox cake rests somewhere in between the disgusting and delicious borderline with its three ingredients: Cool Whip, Ritz Crackers and Grape Jelly. Why Cool Whip appears in this book when whipped cream exists I can't figure out.

There are some promising recipes. The grandma cookies that open the book didn't turn out right for me, but they flavor was good. Tosi's chocolate chip cookies are excellent, proving that there is room to improve on a classic. The cookie chapter is the best in the book, with Sour Cream and Citrus Cookies high on my to-bake list. But there are no statement-piece desserts as there were in her previous outing. There are no layer cakes nor even frosting recipes here. Though there are at least 3 recipes using boxed cake mix (Sour cream coffee cake, lemon bars, gooey butter cake).Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsMilk Bar Life - Yummers
By Cie Mathis on April 21, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Christina Tosi has given us a beautiful fun cookbook. Her style of writing is engaging and easy to read. I think she is funny and very creative and her stories are wonderful windows into her world. And oh! what a world it is.

I used to be a food snob. No cans or packages for me and I only got fresh meat and vegetables from great grocery stores like Whole Foods. I would make all my own stocks and soups from scratch. Now I’m older and realize it isn’t the end of the world to open a can or package and incorporate those ingredients into whatever I’m making. Watching Chopped has softened my snobbishness.

If you are looking for a repeat of Milk, you are going to be disappointed. This book has some very easy recipes using canned ingredients or whatever is in your fridge and also some from scratch items. Some of the recipes challenge my idea of cooking and I can feel my food snobbishness rising when I read them. But I tried very hard to keep an open mind when reviewing the recipes. However, there is one recipe I will never try and don’t think it could be good even if I ate it in my sleep and that is the Spaghettios Sammy. Ewwww, Spaghettios and maple-flavored sausage links? Not in my wildest, thank you!

Then she has some great ones like Thai Tea Cookies and XXXL Lady Salad. She divides the recipes up into different chapers such as Hand-me-downs (all about family and friends); A Cookie a Day (guess) and Freaking’ Weekend (buy the book and find out).

Pros:
1. Recipes are fairly simple and easy to follow
2. There are wonderful tips and tricks
3. The photos are beautiful
4. Paper stock is slick which makes the text and images easy on the eyes
5. Some very unusual recipes
6. Hardback

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5.0 out of 5 starsI love the book

I love the book. Love Christina Tosi personal stories. It makes you enjoy the recipes even more. I would highly recommend this book

Published 7 months ago by Mary P Podlasek
3.0 out of 5 starsMore like fancy Dorm Life on the cheap...

I love the 1st Milk Bar book,. I have been cooking through it for years now... This one is quite different... Its mostly junk food and honestly not even good ones... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsEverything she touches turns to gold ! Fun delicious recipes

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Published 8 months ago by bethany
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

The citrus cookies hooked me.

Published 9 months ago by Green eye
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great book full of wonderful recipes.

Published 10 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsGood gift for wife that bakes

My wife loved this book. But unfortunately I've gained about 10 lbs. oh well. Fat and happy

Published 10 months ago by 'standard
1.0 out of 5 stars:( Not Running for the Kitchen.

I didn't really expect a great follow up for Milk...I was so right. I received it as a gift, and glad i didnt spend my money. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Ranoush
2.0 out of 5 starsThe worst part was that this was a gift

Book arrived damaged. There was a rip in the cover and binding. The worst part was that this was a gift.

Published 11 months ago by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsChristina Tosi shares a slice of her life, leaving the batter bowl for...

I had never heard of Milk Bar or Christina Tosi until she appeared on the Master Chef television shows. Read more

Published 12 months ago by T. Goff
5.0 out of 5 starsBuy it

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