"Sweet Taste of History: More Than 100 Elegant Dessert Recipes From America’s Earliest Days" byBoston Chef and Author Walter Staib with Foreward by David McCullough. A superb gift for cooks and history lovers alike!  

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About the Book:

"A Sweet Taste of History captures the grandeur of the sweet table—the grand finale course of an 18th century meal. Rather than serving something simple, hostesses arranged elaborate sweet tables, displays of ornate beauty and delicious edibles meant to leave guests with a lasting impression. A Sweet Taste of History will have the same effect, lingering in the minds of its readers and inspiring them to get in the kitchen."
 
"This gorgeous cookbook blends American history with exquisite recipes, as well as tips on how to create your own sweet table. It features 100 scrumptious dessert recipes, including cakes, cobblers, pies, cookies, quick breads, and ice cream. It includes original recipes from first ladies well-known for entertaining, such as Martha Washington’s An Excellent Cake and Dolley Madison’s French Vanilla Ice Cream. Chef Staib also offers sources for unusual ingredients and step-by-step culinary techniques, updating some of the recipes for modern cooks. This wonderful keepsake will bring a bygone era in America to life and inspire readers who love to cook, entertain, and follow history."

About the Author:

Chef Walter Staib is the Emmy Award-winning TV host of A Taste of History. He is the owner and chef of Philadelphia’s City Tavern and the author of City Tavern Cookbook. Staib has appeared on the TODAY show, and the Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate and Iron Chef. Visit the author at www.staib.com. 

REVIEWS: 

"I've picked out a couple of things to make so far. I would have made a cake for Christmas but I didn't have all the ingredients I needed. Beautiful pictures, also has a forward written by David McCullagh who wrote the forward for the City Tavern cookbook as well. Love the history with the recipes in this book. I also watch "A Taste of History" whenever it is on. Excellent book and would definitely recommend it as well as the City Tavern cookbook. They make a great set."

"This is a very interesting book. Besides these spectacular recipes, there is a ton about American history from the 18th century and great photography of the desserts. This book will delight history buffs and foodies alike."

"I do 18th-century reenactments and this book will bring some new dishes to the mix. I love the book."