{"id":563,"date":"2011-11-02T15:51:11","date_gmt":"2011-11-02T19:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=563"},"modified":"2011-11-02T15:51:11","modified_gmt":"2011-11-02T19:51:11","slug":"sugar-sugar-authors-in-san-francisco-plus-read-this-article-to-win-cookbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=563","title":{"rendered":"Sugar, Sugar authors in San Francisco — plus read this article to win cookbook"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sugar, Sugar: A great new storybook and cookbook<\/p><\/div>\n

Authors Kimberly Reiner and Jenna Sanz-Agero, also known as the Sugar Mommas, are appearing on Saturday November 5 at popular San Francisco culinary bookstore Omnivore Books<\/a>\u00a0to promote their new cookbook Sugar, Sugar: Every Recipe Has a Story. And you can win a copy of this book; keep reading for details.<\/p>\n

Sugar, Sugar (published October 26, 2011, Andrews McMeel, $29.95) is more than a cookbook. It\u2019s a storybook, rich with sweet memories, written in a playful, engaging style. For example, readers are encouraged when making pie crusts to \u201c\u2026think of the dough as adult Play-Doh,\u201d and the book\u2019s chapter titles include \u201cBetter Than Nooky Cookies\u201d and \u201cCakes to Diet For.\u201d<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve got one copy of Sugar, Sugar to give away to a lucky reader<\/strong>: If you\u2019re interested, email your name to tfatemiwalker@yahoo.com<\/a> by Sunday, November 6 at midnight. I\u2019ll draw one name at random and the winner will receive a cookbook copy in the mail.<\/p>\n

Co-author Kimberly \u201cMomma\u201d Reiner reflects on the book\u2019s origins. She had appeared on both Rachael Ray\u2019s and Martha Stewart\u2019s shows after her homemade fudge made it to Oprah\u2019s famous \u201cFavorite Things\u201d list. \u201cDuring that roller-coaster ride, I spoke to people across the country who told me about their favorite family recipes. It wasn\u2019t just the recipes I coveted; I wanted to hear people recount their sugar story. The seed was planted to write this book.\u201d<\/p>\n

As she began doing research, Reiner struck recipe gold: \u201cI learned about a pecan pie that was believed to have originated from a slave and been passed down two generations to a granddaughter named Lucinda Bell. My heart palpitated\u2026the recipe had never been written down. I knew\u2026I had begun a journey to collect old sugar recipes and their stories before they faded away. What started as a sugar voyage turned into a documentary of American heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reiner found out that her former law school classmate, Jenna Sanz-Agero (also lead singer of rock band Vixen), was interested in the project and they began their treasure hunt for treats; this resulted in the highly praised Sugar, Sugar<\/em>. Rochelle Huppin, former pastry chef for Wolfgang Puck among others, writes: \u201cKimberly and Jenna are dessert historians. These Sugar Mommas take the stories of our favorite desserts, as well as some hidden gems and reveal a sweeter side of history.\u201d Lisa Rosenblatt, co-CEO of ModernMom.com, appreciates how kid-friendly the book is: \u201cWith sassy wit and a modern voice, the Sugar Mommas make baking fun! Recipes such as Candy Cane and Princess Cut-out Cookies are simple to make with our children. \u00a0The quick tips and short cuts mean even the baking challenged can whip up treats the entire family will enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the Sugar Mommas\u2019 favorite recipes from the book is Oatmeal Carmelitas. \u201cI have a caramel \u2018problem\u2019 and I gravitate towards any dessert with caramel. This recipe is for oatmeal bars with ooey gooey caramel inside, so they just make my knees wobbly. I usually eat half the pan right out of the oven before they set,\u201d says Reiner (note: I will share this recipe in my column in the next couple days \u2013 Tara<\/em>). \u201cReaders seem very drawn to the Banana Caramel Cake,\u201d Reiner continues. \u201cWe also love this cake. It is fool-proof and indestructible so it\u2019s a good cake for people who are unsure about their baking ability. \u00a0Whenever I have two ripe bananas in the kitchen, I just whip up a Banana Caramel Cake and watch the kids dive in. If you are short on time, it\u2019s a one-bowl wonder.\u201d<\/p>\n

One woman who contributed two recipes to Sugar, Sugar is Mississippi resident Catherine Watson. The recipes are Lemon Starlets, adapted from Watson\u2019s mother-in-law\u2019s recipe, and Coconut Angel Food Cake, adapted from her grandmother\u2019s recipe. \u201cWe met so many wonderful people along this journey, that we both feel our lives have been enriched in so many ways,\u201d shared Reiner. \u201cHowever, Catherine Watson of Mississippi really stood out. She is a quintessential southern lady. \u00a0Not only is she a gifted baker, but she is wicked funny in that very southern demure way. She reminds me of why we started this \u2018recipe revolution\u2019 and why it is so important to collect heirloom recipes before they disappear.\u201d Reiner and Sanz-Agero exchanged many emails with Watson, and published a few humorous bits from her including: \u201cI love sugar so much, I named my dog Sugar so I could go outside and holler, \u2018Come here, Sugar!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

I highly recommend Sugar, Sugar. You\u2019ll enjoy the many anecdotes from across the country, and the more than 100 recipes for cookies, cakes, crisps, cobbler, bars, pies, and tarts.\u00a0 For more on the Sugar Mommas \u2013 and to submit your own recipe to the Mommas \u2013 see the web site at www.sugarsugarrecipes.com.<\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter\u00a0@santacruzfoodie.<\/a>
\nReading Details:<\/strong> Free admission, 3-4pm, Omnivore Books 3885a Cesar Chavez St. San Francisco 94131. Call Omnivore at (415) 282-4712 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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