Heartland Baking: From the Midwest's Best Cooks

I *love* this cookbook. For Thanksgiving, I made the Pumpkin Pie Bars and my b/f's family loved them (preferred the bars over the pumpkin pie). His mom requested the recipe. So far everything I've made in the book has been beyond awesome. (Though if you happen to pick up a copy of this book and try the Pumpkin Pie Bars, make sure you spray your hands with cooking spray because it is -sticky-!!).

I have several cookbooks that I don't use. I have several cookbooks with pictures that I don't use. I have several baking cookbooks that I don't use. I use this book.I received this cherished cookbook over a year and a half ago at that most beloved of events: my bridal shower. Scattered among all of the crockpots and spatula's was this beauty. I was captivated by it's pictures and compelled to try it immediately. The result: seven tried and tested recipes that are now family favorites. So far, not a bad recipe in the bunch. My favorites are the Go Anywhere Rhubarb Squares and the Sour Cream Swirl Coffeecake. The Best Peach Pie can't be beat either. If you want to feel like a Midwestern cook (and you know these ladies have perfected the art of baking) then I would purchase this cookbook. The pictures alone are worth your time. There are over a hundred baking recipes in this book and I'm going to love trying every one of them. Good job Heartland Baking. I'm sold.