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“Offers hard-won baking know-how … [and] conveys the dramatic sweep of Buddy's accomplishments as bolstered by his traditional values and family.” –Publishers Weekly
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In this heartfelt memoir, master baker and star of the #1 hit TLC show, Buddy Valastro tells his inspiring story—and recounts his family’s warm memories from a lifetime of living, loving, and cake making.
Television viewers have fallen in love with Buddy Valastro, master cake maker, and his funny and fiery family, proprietors of Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, on the smash hit TLC series Cake Boss. Now, to coincide with Carlo’s 100th anniversary, cake designer extraordinaire Buddy Valastro brings together his passion for baking and his high-energy family stories in the pages of this charming, heartwarming book—complete with 25 recipes and tips that will make every reader the “cake boss” of their own kitchen.
Buddy’s beautifully designed cakes are the stuff of legend—and so is the remarkable story of his father, a beloved pillar of the community and himself a talented baker who set the stage for his family’s rise to the pinnacle of their industry. Cake Boss recounts the story of Buddy’s life and of his family’s bakeshop, originally established in 1910 and now a Hoboken, New Jersey, landmark and culinary tourist destination. Here also are twenty-five recipes for Carlo’s Bakery’s most sought-after pastries, pies, cupcakes, and cakes, an irresistible combination of time-tested old-world recipes and modern creations, all founded on a rock-solid “old-school” baking foundation and classic techniques.
This is the incredible true story of how Carlo’s Bakery came to be, how one hard-working family realized their patriarch’s dream of making their beloved bake shop a household name. The special bond and loving dynamic of the Valastro clan make this an uncommonly touching and truly inspiring memoir.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cake Boss fan,
By cake lady (Winnipeg MB Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia (Hardcover)
If you are a cake boss fan, you'll enjoy his book. Even the recipes are delicious.....you can bake like the "boss".
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4.3 out of 5 stars (59 customer reviews) 25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A delicious memoir - way more than I was expecting,
By Sheila A. Dechantal - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia (Hardcover)
Cake Boss is more than a gorgeous book with mouth watering recipes. Cake Boss is a memoir of the Valastro family, Buddy's remarkable father who played such a positive role in where Buddy is today... and within the first few pages of this book you will know that this is a book about family. From Danny Dragone, who helps out wherever he is needed, Stephanie who was the first woman to work in back with the bakers (no small feat), Joey the brother in law who is not only married to Buddy's sister, but is also one of the top bakers, the counter is run by Buddy's sisters. Little Frankie who's been in the bakery business since he could walk, and Sal who has been with the bakery since 1960. This is truly a family business.And that is just the beginning, as I turned the pages I found myself immersed in what family means to Buddy. As I found myself reading the history of the "Cake Boss" I became immersed in the strong sense of history. I enjoyed reading about the first cakes Buddy was allowed to make, to his growing talent as a baker... to his first wedding cake where he really began to flourish. (Who knew reading about the history of a bakery and a family could be so interesting?) I thoroughly enjoyed this book. While I have heard of the show Cake Boss, I admit I have never watched it. I can assure you I am going to start now. This book jump started my heart for a family I did not know, and reading this book makes me want to know more. I highly recommend this book for yourself or for a friend who enjoys baking. Gorgeous cover, fantastic pictures! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Story Good, Recipes Bad,
By jennifer smith - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia (Hardcover)
I really enjoyed the story of Buddy and his family, but what was more important to me were the recipes. These recipes are nowhere near bakery quality. I've tried several and they just aren't up to par. I don't believe they were "home tested" as claimed in the book. The vanilla and crumb cake were greasy and the custard was far from the best I've ever made. The crumb cake also overflows and makes a mess when baking and the baking times are really off. I am truly disappointed in the recipes.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bada Bing Bada Bakers Scrape Buttercream!,
By Kimberly R. Stagliano "Stagmom" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia (Hardcover)
Received this book for Christmas. I'm a home baker - and writer (my memoir is here on Amazon: All I Can Handle I'm No Mother Teresa.) Buddy and his team created a fun read, very true to Buddy's voice that we've come to know on the show. His love for his family shines through - as an Italian I could relate page after page. And I loved that he differentiated himself from Ace of Cakes' Duff Goldman by defining himself as a BAKER versus a cake decorator. That made really good sense. Cake Boss cakes look edible, not just interesting.Downside: the recipes could use some better editing. For instance, in the Italian Custard - using Teaspoons as a measurement for butter is just plain silly. Every stick of butter sold in America is segmented into tablespoons. Also, Buddy could have translated extra large eggs down to large eggs- which are far more common in the home baker's fridge. And please check the custard recipe - it seems wrong - you have us putting a cup of the hot milk into the egg yolk/sugar mix in the bowl, but then tell us to take the pot on and off the heat to avoid cooking the eggs. I think the steps are out of order. I baked the Vanilla Cake with my disastrous but delicious Italian Custard (it never thickened.) The cake is superb (maybe a bit sweet) and has a great texture, just like Buddy promises. This book is in my glass kitchen cabinet on display - I'm sure I'll bake every recipe except the lobster tails - you think I'm stuggots? Might have to trek across the GW to Hoboken soon. Remember, "Bakers Scrape!" |
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