Books to Help You Bring Out the Fun in Food

Cake Pops
What's cuter than a cupcake? A cake pop, of course! Wildly popular blogger Bakerella (aka Angie Dudley) has turned cake pops into an international sensation! Cute little cakes on a stick from decorated balls to more ambitious shapes such as baby chicks, ice cream cones, and even cupcakes these adorable creations are the perfect alternative to cake at any party or get-together. Martha Stewart loved the cupcake pops so much she had Bakerella appear on her show to demonstrate making them. Now Angie makes it easy and fun to recreate these amazing treats right at home with clear step-by-step instructions and photos of more than 40 featured projects, as well as clever tips for presentation, decorating, dipping, coloring and melting chocolate, and much more.

No Bake Gingerbread Houses for Kids
No more complex store-bought kits. No more lopsided barn that was supposed to be Prince Charming's castle. Just fun with the family while constructing fanciful gingerbread houses with graham crackers, frosting, cookies, and candies of all varieties

With graham cracker building blocks and straightforward instructions, families can create everything from a Fire House to a Tiki Hut and a Swiss Chalet to a Mermaid Palace.

Cookie Swap!
Chattman, a former professional pastry chef and baking writer, puts together a knockout collection of more than 60 delectable, easy-to-make, simple-to-sophisticated recipes covering every kind of cookie, along with a chapter of drink recipes--because not every cookie wants milk.




Bean Appetit
Introducing a fresh and fun cookbook that gets kids excited about eating spinach! Bean Appetit is a hands-on book designed for both kids and parents, presenting yummy, good-for-you recipes in a never-before-seen, playful way.

This darling cookbook is packed with recipes, food-themed games, crafts, and activities that will inspire families to embrace healthy habits. Based on favorites from the authors' cafe, Bean Sprouts, the nation's leading hip and healthy kids' cafe, recipes include Dough-Re-Mi, Elefunky Monkey snack mix, Bug Bites, and more.

The Sassy Spoon
Have FUN with FOOD while being GOOD to your BODY Eating is a necessity, but it is also a social outlet and personal expression. The Sassy Spoon is a collection of delicious yet easy recipes that are fun yet healthful, and is full of vegetarian recipes and ideas that are mainstream enough for even the heartiest of meat eaters to enjoy. Anyone can turn heads at their next party or dinner gathering, and The Sassy Spoon is the guide to get you there. Every recipe has serving suggestions, leftover suggestions and options to spice it up or downSassy-fy or de-Sassy-fy.


Food Fest 365
Whip up a quick dessert to celebrate Coconut Torte Day on March 13! Stock up on vermouth to celebrate Dry Martini Day on June 19! Up for fried seafood? October 2 is National Fried Scallops Day! With this fabulously fun cookbook, everyday is a holiday--that is, a national food holiday! In this book, acclaimed chef and Food Network competitor Yvan D. Lemoine shares recipes with a trademark exuberance that invites you to the party! You'll be treated to interesting food trivia alongside easy-to-follow instructions for how to make such mouthwatering goodies as Salted Caramel Popcorn (for Popcorn Day, January 19), Almond Madeleines (for Almond Day, February 16), Spinach and Artichoke Dip (for Artichoke Heart Day, March 16), and many more for each month that follows.Packed with a refreshing, random mix of recipes associated with each day of the year and festive full-color photos throughout, this delightfully uncommon cookbook is sure to tempt the tastebuds of foodies and free-spirits alike!