The author is a culinary scientist, food writer and certified cooking teacher with a strong science and research background (Ph.D., McGill University, Montreal). He is the author of eight published food-related books: a six-book series for young readers Cooking throughout American History and The African-American Kitchen (all seven by The Rosen Publishing Group) and Start and Run a Catering Business (Self-Counsel Press), numerous articles, including in magazines such as Bride's, Odyssey, Better Nutrition, Home Cooking, The Fisherman and Bowhunter; and newspaper food sections, including Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle. The author emphasizes basic cooking knowledge by explaining the hows and whys of food and cooking through kitchen-level physics and chemistry that enables readers to be better and more efficient cooks.

Recovered from the pages of a promotional book, based on the writings of hard-to-find Boston Cooking School Magazine editor, published back in 1916, these delicious pastry and pie recipes -- which had been hidden away for nearly 100 years -- have come back to life and will surely delight your family and get you rave reviews around the kitchen table. These sinfully-good recipes harken back to days when cooks used natural foods and didn't give a hoot about calories, fats or carbs. They created recipes that delivered flavor. They brought forth from their ovens tasty treats and hearty comfort foods that their friends and family could love. Ingredients are simple, so no need to stock up on hard-to-find staples. No special baking tools are necessary. Simple directions make the process of baking the best pastry and pies in your hometown a breeze. We were inspired by the simplicity of the directions offered by Janet McKenzie Hill, who served as editor of the famous Boston Cooking School Magazine in the early 1900's. Her directions are still amazingly clear and concise nearly 100 years later. But don't hesitate to experiment on your own and flavor your pastry and pie desserts with our own style and ideas. The easy recipes found in this book will likely give you inspiration to create a new, one-of-a-kind masterpiece of your own This book is decorated with photos; however, illustrations detailing step-by-step preparations are not included inside this text. Order your copy of "Pastry & Pies" today and discover a wonderful new world of vintage recipes ready to be shared with your friends and family

Learn how to make 20 cute kitties using easy techniques and inexpensive materials. The techniques are explained with easy-to-follow instructions, and no previous experience of sugar crafting is needed. The materials used are widely available from major cake suppliers. These characterful cats include a Siamese, a Burman, a Ragdoll and lots of moggies including a ginger tom, a tabby and a tortoiseshell. There are also some very cute kittens to make. The author makes this very easy, with all the component parts pictured and very clear step-by-step instructions, plus an informative section at the beginning on tools and materials.