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Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780744080049
Publisher: DK
Age Range: Adult / General Readers
Overview:
Baking Yesteryear is a #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook from viral baking star B. Dylan Hollis, journeying decade by decade through forgotten American baking history. Packed with 101 curated recipes spanning the 1900s to the 1980s, this hardback blends nostalgic charm with Hollis's signature comedic commentary. Perfect for baking enthusiasts, retro food lovers, and fans of his hugely popular social media videos, it turns quirky vintage recipes into a genuinely entertaining kitchen adventure.
About the Book:
Baking Yesteryear takes readers on a whirlwind tour through forgotten American baking, decade by decade, from the early 1900s through to the 1980s. Across 256 pages, B. Dylan Hollis curates 101 recipes ranging from delightfully odd to genuinely delicious, including oddities like Chocolate Potato Cake and daring creations such as Avocado Pie, alongside the occasional recipe that hasn't stood the test of time. Each dish comes wrapped in Hollis's trademark humour, the same charm that has made his TikTok and YouTube videos a global phenomenon. Beyond the recipes, the book offers a glimpse into how history and culture shaped the family table, from wartime rationing to shifting convenience-food trends. This blend of practical instruction and storytelling sets it apart from a typical recipe collection. Readers get clear steps alongside witty asides that make even a baking mishap feel like part of the fun. It's a book designed to be read cover to cover as much as baked from. For anyone who loves food history, retro Americana, or simply wants a cookbook that makes them laugh, Baking Yesteryear delivers a genuinely unique experience, helping it become one of the most pre-ordered cookbooks in its publisher's history.
Key Benefits:
- 101 decade-specific vintage recipes spanning the 1900s to the 1980s.
- Written by viral baking star B. Dylan Hollis, with his signature witty commentary.
- A #1 New York Times bestseller and trusted gift choice for foodies and history lovers.
- Combines easy-to-follow baking instructions with rich historical context.
- Sturdy hardback format, ideal as a lasting kitchen keepsake or coffee-table read.
- A perfect gift for retro food fans, baking hobbyists, or Hollis's social media followers.
About the Author:
B. Dylan Hollis is a Bermudian-American baker, author, and social media personality known for reviving forgotten recipes from vintage cookbooks. After moving to Laramie, Wyoming to study jazz piano, he began filming quirky historical baking experiments during the pandemic, a hobby that quickly grew into a viral phenomenon. He has since amassed millions of followers across TikTok and YouTube and appeared on major US television shows. Baking Yesteryear is his debut cookbook, blending his love of culinary history with his unmistakable comedic charm.
Why You'll Love This Cookbook:
Funny, nostalgic, and genuinely educational, Baking Yesteryear turns vintage recipes into a joyful adventure. Perfect for retro food lovers and fans of B. Dylan Hollis, it's a cookbook that entertains as much as it teaches.
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