{"product_id":"carla-bakes-sweet-savory-and-from-the-heart-a-baking-book","title":"Carla Bakes: Sweet, Savory, and from the Heart [A Baking Book]","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCarla Hall\u003c\/b\u003e first won over audiences on Bravo's \n\u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e, where her \"cook with love\" philosophy became her hallmark. Her belief that food connects us all, provides a through-line in her work both on and off camera. Carla charmed viewers as a co-host on ABC's Emmy Award-winning \n\u003ci\u003eThe Chew \u003c\/i\u003efor seven years, appearing on the Food Network on various baking shows and now on \n\u003ci\u003eNext Level Baker\u003c\/i\u003e on Fox. She is also the host of the Emmy-winning travel-food series \n\u003ci\u003eChasing Flavor\u003c\/i\u003e on HBO Max. Carla is the author or co-author of five cookbooks--including the NAACP Image Award-nominated \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Hall's Soul Food\u003c\/i\u003e--and two children's books. She also hosts the hit podcast Chewed Up and created and stars in her acclaimed one-woman show, Carla Hall: Please Underestimate Me. Carla is active in many charitable endeavors and focuses her board member-level participation in organizations where she can make an impact advocating for children through Beyond Bedtime (formerly Pajama Program) and GENYOUth. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLauren Chattman\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning cookbook author, freelance writer, and former professional pastry chef.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"For years, I have had the pleasure of sitting next to Carla and listening to her explain the science and the art of baking. Now you get to experience her knowledge, wisdom, and humor as well in \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e. I'm so excited for you--I know what a treat you are in for.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Duff, chief carpenter of Topanga Woodworks\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is pure Carla: joyful, vibrant, and packed with the kind of recipes that make baking feel fun again. Take it from me--getting in the kitchen with Carla is always a treat!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, co-founder of Pizzana, and Next Level Baker mentor\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Nobody brings the fun and the flavor quite like Carla Hall! \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes \u003c\/i\u003ewill make you want to bake more, smile more, and maybe even dance more in your kitchen. I want to make literally everything in this book!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Clinton Kelly, television personality and bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with recipes you'll treasure, with clear, approachable instructions that make baking feel joyful and rewarding. Carla's welcoming spirit shines through on every page, inspiring confidence in the kitchen whether you're making a sweet or savory treat--and those Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Rolls are calling my name right now.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Cheryl Day, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"More than a cookbook, this is a beautifully crafted, creative love letter to the joys of baking--family traditions, leaps of faith, and delectable bites I can't wait to dig into. Much like Carla's journey, readers will step into these recipes embracing the unknown and leading with curiosity, zest, and a love for something extra yummy.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Dayna Isom Johnson, television personality and Etsy trend expert\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Carla folds joy into every page of \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e, welcoming us into her kitchen like family. Each recipe feels like a warm hug, meant to be shared and filled with deep, comforting flavor, all wrapped in her unmistakable joyful spirit.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Tamron Hall\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e is colorful, joyful, and full of life-just like the author we all know and love. We should all have more fun in the kitchen--and this book will definitely help.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Jacques Pépin, chef, author, television personality, and culinary educator\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"All the things I love about Carla, her exuberance and passion, her generous spirit, her love of baking, and her knack for making what we do in the kitchen simpler and more satisfying, are packed into \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e. Every recipe includes hefty measures of joy and encouragement, and each one makes you want to jump into the kitchen and bake.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Dorie Greenspan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling cookbook author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed chef, TV host, \u003ci\u003eTop Chef \u003c\/i\u003efan-favorite, and author Carla Hall returns to her first culinary love story--baking--with over 80 sweet and savory recipes. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"For years, I have had the pleasure of sitting next to Carla and listening to her explain the science and the art of baking. Now you get to experience her knowledge, wisdom, and humor as well in \u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--Duff Goldman\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Carla Hall, baking is a creative outlet, her source of play, and her first true passion. But her journey from absolute beginner to \n\u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e fan-favorite didn't start until she was well into her twenties with two careers-- accounting and modeling --already behind her. Away from home and missing the Southern flavors she grew up with, she took to the kitchen and began to experiment, master, and perfect. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, as a multi-cookbook author and guest judge on multiple baking competitions, Carla is ready to share all her baking knowledge that will guide you whether you're at novice baker or an expert one. \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with over 80 recipes for baking savory and sweet goods rooted in her Southern traditions and inspired by her world travels. Carla brings her joy and playfulness to every recipe, showing you just how much fun it is to bake and bring your own twists to new recipes, including: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- breakfast treats like \n\u003cb\u003eSorghum Flour Drop Biscuits\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eCrisp Sweet Corn Waffles\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eSavory Clafoutis with Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Smoky Tomato Curd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- cookies like \n\u003cb\u003eNut Butter Puffed Cereal Treats\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eSouthern Pecan Crinkle Baklava\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eShortbread Cookie Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- pastries like \n\u003cb\u003eGiant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eSweet Po-Punkin Pie\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eHam \u0026amp; Cheese Paris-Brest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- cakes like \n\u003cb\u003eDouble Chocolate Oat Flour Snack Cake\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eLemon Meringue Cake\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eFairytale Forest Party Cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- yeasted goods like \n\u003cb\u003eHot Cross Milk Buns with Port- and Hibiscus-Soaked Fruit\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eButternut Squash Beignets with Spiced Sugar\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eChocolate Focaccia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever felt intimidated by baking, set those fears aside. Carla's expert guidance and encouragement in \n\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes \u003c\/i\u003ewill leave you feeling confident and inspired in your kitchen!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 73 (EAN 9780593837245, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"4 Color Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496185233686,"sku":"9780593837245","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780593837245.jpg?v=1783056987","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/carla-bakes-sweet-savory-and-from-the-heart-a-baking-book","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}