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Award-winning journalist and editor for 25 years, Joy started her career at the Saratoga News and the Los Gatos Times-Observer. She now follows her culinary passions while freelancing. Reach her at joyofdesserts@gmail.com.


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Those of us living in California, or other warm climates can still enjoy milk shakes and ice cream. And there are those of us who do enjoy these cold...
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This recipe is so fast and easy, you can teach your children to make it in just 5 minutes, and there's no hot oven to worry about . It makes a sweet...
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Walnuts and maple syrup are both in peak of season, and are a great flavor pairing. Local San Francisco chef Emily Luchetti, an authority on flavor...
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This baked pumpkin custard recipe is a smart take on classic pumpkin pie for those trying to save some calories, fat, or even eliminate gluten. Just...
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Pictured is a chocolate eclair, a French puff pastry, one of the first and easiest pastries taught to bakers and pastry chefs. A traditional eclair...
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It's easy to make ice cream, and unlike many recipes would have you believe, you do not need to use an ice cream maker or an ice cream machine. All...
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Here's a very simple recipe useful for filling layered cakes in a hurry. It just does not get any easier. Simple Almond Filling Recipe 2 cups...
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July is National Ice Cream Month, and National Ice Cream Day is on the third Sunday of July. President Ronald Reagan designated this national day and...
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This great patriotic ice cream flag cake is perfect for the 4th of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day or any summer picnic, and it's as easy as cutting open...
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Here is a very quick and easy recipe using store-bought ice cream and fresh pears. It makes a delicious home-made ice cream without having to go to...
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Some Favorite Foodie Books

  • The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
  • Julie & Julia by Julie Powell
  • Larousse Gastronomique by Prosper Montagne and Larousse
  • My Life In France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'Homme
  • The Patisseries of Paris by Jamie Cahill
  • The Tenth's Muse: My Life In Food by Judith Jones

Some Favorite Coobooks

  • Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
  • A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes From My Kitchen by Molly Wizenberg
  • How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
  • The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion by KAF
  • Martha Stewart's Cookies by Martha Stewart
  • Pastry by Michel Roux
  • There's a Chef in my Soup by Emeril Lagasse
  • The Way to Cook by Julia Child

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