278776 Thu Jul 14 19:41:20 -0700 2005 3 31 Home Cooking 0 1476582 I just picked up Baking in America by Greg Patent ($1.99!) and was hoping to get some CH feedback--has anyone tried any of his recipes? TIA :) Thu Jul 14 19:41:20 -0700 2005 0 Funwithfood 1 1476649 Yes, they work. He's fairly well known in baking circles. Fri Jul 15 12:04:43 -0700 2005 1476582 0 Gayla 1 1476652 The recipes I have tried have all worked great. The book is also a pretty interesting read. Fri Jul 15 12:28:50 -0700 2005 1476582 0 Jujubee 2 1476662 Just glancing through I noticed his cupcake recipes sounded really unusual, which appeals to me; Apricot Nectar Cupcakes w/Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, Banana Walnut w/Zesty Lemon Frosting, Maple, Ginger, Persimmon, Fudge-Filled, Peanut Butter... Did you happen to try one of those recipes? Fri Jul 15 13:14:28 -0700 2005 1476652 0 Funwithfood