Making Whoopies

Whoopie pies could be declared the official Maine dessert, and many assert that the rotund chocolate confection originated there, although Pennsylvania actually has a an equally strong claim to that honor. No matter-aficionados in both locales never tire of the giant sandwich cookies, and the comfort-food treats are enjoying a renaissance as bakeries offer gourmet versions on the Internet. This little book is a wide-ranging, lighthearted look at whoopie pies and the folks who love them. This book contains 16 recipes including healthy, gluten-free, and zucchini whoopie pies!

Whoopie pies could be declared the official Maine dessert, and many assert that the rotund chocolate confection originated there, although Pennsylvania actually has a an equally strong claim to that honor. No matter-aficionados in both locales never tire of the giant sandwich cookies, and the comfort-food treats are enjoying a renaissance as bakeries offer gourmet versions on the Internet. This little book is a wide-ranging, lighthearted look at whoopie pies and the folks who love them. This book contains 16 recipes including healthy, gluten-free, and zucchini whoopie pies!

Just when the cupcake seemed to have seen off all competition, the whoopie pie has appeared from nowhere. Originating, in fact, in Maine or among the packed lunches of the Amish community of Pennsylvania (depending on who you ask), the whoopie has whizzed to worldwide attention. "Whoopies!" reveals the secrets of whoopie pies. They are made from two delicious disk of baked dough that are a hybrid of cupcake and cookie, sandwiched together with a sweet, creamy filling. If you want the indulgence of a cupcake without getting cream on your nose, you'll appreciate the design! Originally the batter was chocolate and the filling vanilla, but they now come in many different flavours and combinations. Sandwiched between this book's covers, you will find a whole year's worth of whoopies arranged by season: 20 delicious recipes; 20 'plus one' variations; a dozen ideas for adding your own unique decorations; and, a wealth of wonderful photography. With delicious flavour combinations such as peanut butter and banana, lemon and poppy seed and fruits of the forest, this fabulous collection of 52 seasonal mix-and-match recipes is set to take the baking world by storm.

“Their book delivers more than (marshmallow) fluff. Their recipes offer new ideas for mixing and matching flavors and fillings.” —Tasting Table Is it a cake? Is it a cookie? With such deliciously soft and sweet cream-filled snacks, does it matter? The Internet is abuzz with recipes and stories of whoopie pie folklore, while customers everywhere are descending on bakeries in droves demanding these delectable treats. This adorable volume—the only cookbook devoted entirely to whoopie pies—features more than 40 mix-and-match recipes, including the classic chocolate with marshmallow cream and a range of bright flavor combinations such as red velvet, green tea, pumpkin with a tangy cream cheese filling, and oatmeal with, yes, maple-bacon buttercream. With plenty of color photos and hand-drawn illustrations, dozens of DIY decorating instructions, fun facts and baking tips, Whoopie Pies will make a welcome addition to any baker’s bookshelf. “Authors Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell provide you with all the tools necessary to whip up a batch (or two, or three . . . ) of a variety of whoopie pies that will pretty much guarantee your addiction to these retro treats.” —CookThatBook “Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell give us a gourmet take on whoopie pies—without sacrificing any of the decadence or childlike delight!” —Errant Dreams “The book offers some general tidbits on making, storing and freezing whoopie pies as well as some fun facts . . . I was surprised at how easy these are to make and how tasty even my results were.” —EverythingMom

Scrumptious creations by a French pastry chef based on the classic American whoopie pie--perfect for your next dinner party, picnic, rendezvous, or soiree30 delicious sweet recipes: triple-chocolate whoopie pies, lemon meringue whoopie pies, tiramisu whoopie pies, pistachio whoopie pies, whoopie pies with lavender, whoopie pies with marshmallow whoopie pies, caramel-chocolate whoopie pies, and morePlus savory whoopie pies with pesto, tapenade, bacon, tomato, and feta cheese

Easy-as-pie step-by-step instructions for these beloved baked treats! With simple directions perfect for novice bakers and gorgeous designs that will provide inspiration for the more experienced sugarcrafter, this book includes everything you need to create stunning—and tasty!—baked treats from start to finish with a delicious range of cake and filling recipes. You’ll find updates and variations on a classic with roots in Pennsylvania Amish country and New England, as well as stylish presentation cake designs showing how you can display your whoopie pies for special occasions.

Savor the Flavors of Maine A lobster dinner—the plate piled with steamed clams, corn on the cob, and a cup of drawn butter, followed by a slice of blueberry pie. Maine cuisine? Yes, but it doesn’t end there. Far from it! Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine is the definitive contemporary resource to the diverse preferences and palates of the Pine Tree State’s dynamic food culture. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide. With delectable regional recipes from the renowned kitchens of Maine’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: • Lobster shacks and fishmongers • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • The Maine Ice Cream Trail • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes using local ingredients and traditions • The state’s best wineries, brewpubs, and microbreweries • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom