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{Giveaway} The Secret Lives of Baked Goods

May 7, 2013July 14, 2022 73 comments

Today is an excellent day for my good friend, Jessie aka CakeSpy! Today – she launches her publicity tour for her new book, “The Secret Lives of Baked Goods: Sweet Stories & Recipes for America’s Favorite Desserts”! Oh… and the book hits the shelves in bookstores across the world today too!! AWESOME!!

I met Jessie back in 2010 when we both lived in Washington State. Washington state is beautiful and has lots to do, restaurants, hotels, and other fun and adventurous activities, EVEN Hotel Seattle in South Lake Union is an amazing hotel, me and Jessie have made lots of unforgettable memories there before we met. You can read all about the day we met in this post! Jessie also did a super awesome “Ask the Baker” interview for my blog which you can read here!

Oh… and I was on her blog too!! Cause guess what… I helped test recipes for this book!! Read my interview on CakeSpy here!

{Giveaway} Win

Here’s what Amazon.com has to say about “The Secret Lives of Baked Goods”:

Have you ever wondered where the ideas for baking red velvet cupcakes, brownies, birthday cake, Girl Scout cookies, and other dessert recipes came from? Discover the history behind America’s most popular and nostalgic desserts with popular CakeSpy blogger and self-proclaimed “dessert detective” Jessie Oleson Moore. Moore has put her sweet-sleuthing skills to work uncovering the fascinating histories and tastiest recipes for America’s favorite sweets, including whoopee pies, chocolate chip cookies, Baked Alaska, and New York cheesecake. From romantic musings on how desserts got their names to sugar-fueled scandals, these classic recipes and photographs are guaranteed to offer food for thought and leave you with plenty of room for dessert.

JavaCupcake & CakeSpy at the Cupcakes Take the Cake Birthday Bash – Dec. 2010

Did you know this isn’t Jessie’s first book? She also wrote “CakeSpy Presents: Sweet Treats for a Sugar Filled Life” – another MUST have book for your kitchen! Get that book HERE!

So you MUST go see Jessie at one of these locations… since I’m in Germany and can’t go see her… make sure you tell her HELLO from me and give her a great big hug! OH- and buy her book! You can do that HERE!

“The Secret Lives of Baked Goods” Tour!

First Stop: Seattle! Tuesday, May 7th:
What: Signing and discussion
Where: University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle.
When: 7-8 p.m. (this is still May 7th, in case you forgot)

Still in Seattle! Wednesday, May 8th:
What: Demo and Signing
Where: Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave. North, Seattle
When: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Next Stop: Portland! Saturday, May 11:
What: Signing and craft sales at Crafty Wonderland! It isn’t a formal signing per se, but most of the real estate at my booth will be dedicated to book sales and I will be happy to either sell you a copy, or sign the one you already bought online.
Where: The Oregon Convention Center – Exhibit Hall D (don’t worry, there will be signs all over); 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland
When: 11-6 p.m.

Next Stop: San Francisco! Monday, May 13th:
What: Discussion and Signing. Possibly in unicorn costume.
Where: Omnivore Books, 3885a Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco.
When: 6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14th:
What: Discussion and Signing
Where: Book Passage, San Francisco Ferry Bldg #42 San Francisco
When: 6-7 p.m.

And then, after a few days off, I’m off to…

Philadelphia- Tuesday, May 21:
What: Signing and discussion, with goodies!
Where: Anthropologie flagship store, 1801 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
When: 6-8 p.m.

Chicagoland! Thursday, May 23rd:
What: Discussion and Signing
Where: Warren-Newport Library, 224 N Oplaine Road, Gurnee, IL
When: Thursday, May 23rd, 1-2 pm

and then, the same day:
What: Signing and discussion
Where: Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills IL
When: 7-8pm

Albuquerque, NM! Thursday, June 20:
What: Discussion and signing
Where: Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande NW, Albuquerque
When: TBA

And then to New Jersey! June 29th:
What: Signing and Discussion
Where: Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan NJ
When: June 29th, 11 a.m.

And then back to Philadelphia! June 30:
What: Cake Baking Class! *There will be a fee for this class.
Where: COOK, Philadelphia
When: June 30, 2pm

Then, back to Seattle! July 13 and 14 (Sat and Sun):
What: Urban Craft Uprising!
Where: Seattle Center, Seattle!
When: July 13 and 14, 11-5pm

Want a copy of Jessie’s book, “The Secret Lives of Baked Goods”? Just fill out the info the widget below! One lucky person will win the book!

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73 comments

  1. Marlys @Thisand That says:
    May 7, 2013 at 10:18 am

    sounds like a wonderful book and I will be looking forward to reading about the girl scout cookies.

    Reply
  2. Andie N says:
    May 7, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I love reading about how things were made and the history about them! I love red velvet cake and whoopee pies so really looking forward to those!

    Reply
  3. Yael Even says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:08 am

    Sounds Like an interesting book!

    Reply
  4. ronda says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I love these kind of stories, any cookie.

    Reply
  5. Romy says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:17 am

    That sounds like a great book to me. The most interesting thing for me would be how to make Girl Scout Cookies. Not being from the USA, I’ve never had any, but I’ve heard a lot about them.

    Reply
  6. Ivy says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Luv this site! Luv u! Luv Cake Spy! Keep up the baking!!!!

    Reply
  7. Gigi says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:28 am

    What a great cookbook! I enjoy reading the history of how the recipe comes together! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  8. Bex says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Sugar-fueled scandals?! Sounds deliciously intriguing 😉 Would love to win a copy of this book!

    Reply
  9. Tziona says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Sugar filled scandals sounds very enticing!

    Reply
  10. Michelle Bowers says:
    May 7, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I love learning food history. In pastry school I did my essays on the history of bread and cheesecake. It’s very interesting to learn where and how the foods we love originated.

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 7, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Mmmmmmmmmm cheesecake! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jessica says:
    May 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    This sounds like a really good book! Dessert is very important to me and I love to bake…. so reading up on new recipes and seeing how they originated from sounds really fun. I will definitely have to check out the other books….

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 7, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Dessert is important to me too! YUM!

      Reply
  12. Sue says:
    May 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I love trying new recipes……..especially anything sweet!!!

    Reply
  13. zee says:
    May 7, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    looking forward to recepies.

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  14. Cloudberry says:
    May 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I’d love to read more about New York cheesecake 🙂

    Reply
  15. Rachel says:
    May 7, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    My daughters are both Girl Scouts, so I’m pretty excited to read about Girl Scout cookies! And I never say no to new recipes.

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 7, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      My daughter is a Girl Scout too! It’s a great organization!

      Reply
  16. Janine says:
    May 7, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Congrats on your new book, Jessie!

    Reply
  17. Rachel says:
    May 7, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I’m terrible at baking so anything that entices me to try new recipes is a good read!

    Reply
  18. Carrie Anne says:
    May 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Yay!! I love CakeSpy & her love for all things cute and yummy!

    Reply
  19. Kristi Rauth-Snider says:
    May 7, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    Sounds very interesting! And, she’s coming to Albuquerque!! No one comes to Abq. Hooray!!

    Reply
  20. Candy H says:
    May 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    I love trying new sweets 🙂

    Reply
  21. Sarah Werner says:
    May 7, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Learning the history behind all these amazing desserts, I have always wondered! 🙂

    Reply
  22. Marina Grozdanova says:
    May 7, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    I am really interested in reading about the deep secrets about American classics! I love sweets and foods with a long-lost history 🙂

    Reply
  23. Tina B. says:
    May 7, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Would love this!

    Reply
  24. Marilyn M. says:
    May 7, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Love to learn more about the Girl Scouts! My daughter is a Junior and would find it interesting to share with her troop.

    Reply
  25. Traci says:
    May 7, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    The history of anything intrigues me and if it’s dessert, so much better. Sounds like such a fun book!

    Reply
  26. Janet says:
    May 7, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    I’d love to read the history behind all these yummy desserts!

    Reply
  27. karen says:
    May 7, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    I look forward to discovering some great recipes for old-fashioned desserts.

    Reply
  28. Anna Moe says:
    May 7, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I love your blog! Just had to say. I treasure being able to read your adventures, cooking and otherwise. ;).

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 7, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks Anna! 🙂 That’s so sweet of you to say! xoxo

      Reply
  29. Joan says:
    May 7, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    I would dive into the recipes!

    Reply
  30. Alicia J. says:
    May 7, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I’d like to find out why cakes were named what they were. I can understand “upside down”, and after a person’s name, but why Hummingbird Cake? I look forward to getting some answers.

    Reply
  31. Jan R says:
    May 7, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Sugar filled scandals…PLEASE!

    Reply
  32. Staci Coushman says:
    May 7, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to own this!

    Reply
  33. Lina says:
    May 7, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Awesome! I hope she will stop by NYC

    Reply
  34. Tara Kuenzi says:
    May 7, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    I would love to try some new recipes! I looooove girl scout cookies too and miss them dearly!

    Reply
  35. Holly says:
    May 7, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    I would love imitation Girl Scout cookie recipes- they’re my favorite!

    Reply
  36. Kari M says:
    May 7, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Sugar-fueled scandals? Sounds interesting.

    Reply
  37. Tracy Clouse says:
    May 7, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I so hope I win 🙂

    Reply
  38. Jenney says:
    May 8, 2013 at 2:13 am

    Sounds like a neat book. I’d love to read about red velvet cake.

    Reply
  39. Margot C says:
    May 8, 2013 at 3:05 am

    I’m a jaded old hand in the kitchen; it takes more than recipes to get me interested. I like the idea of her research and stories.

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 8, 2013 at 8:01 am

      Your comment made me giggle – I feel the same way! 🙂

      Reply
  40. fishgirl182 says:
    May 8, 2013 at 3:54 am

    i think i am most excited about learning the origins of girl scout cookies. i was never a girl scout but i love their cookies and want to know where they came from.

    Reply
  41. Alex M says:
    May 8, 2013 at 4:00 am

    I’m of course excited to see the best recipes, but I also really want to know how some got their names!

    Reply
  42. Jackie says:
    May 8, 2013 at 4:12 am

    I cant wait to read this book! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Ashley says:
    May 8, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I’m most excited to read the stories behind the recipes! 😀

    Reply
  44. Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says:
    May 8, 2013 at 8:54 am

    This sounds like such a cool book! and totally different than anything else I have!

    Reply
  45. Toni says:
    May 8, 2013 at 10:16 am

    I am sooo looking forward to reading this book–especially the histories of my favorite baked goods.

    Reply
  46. sue says:
    May 8, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    I have not met a dessert I don’t like to bake. Would love to make the whoopie pies!! Your book sounds like not only one that I would use but also one I would enjoy reading and learning some history behind the recipes! thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  47. Nancy E says:
    May 8, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    Sounds like a fun to read book, like reading about the background of foods. Thanx for the chance.

    Reply
  48. LeighAnn says:
    May 8, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    Scandals and whoopie pies. Sounds like my kind of day! 🙂 Can’t wait to read the book.

    Reply
  49. Tiffany L says:
    May 8, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    My husband’s favorite cake is Red Velvet. It would be great to learn more about the history of that yummy dessert.

    Reply
  50. NIKA says:
    May 8, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Oh I wish, that I can make such gorgeous cakes too on the next party:)

    Her (cakespy’s) Breakfast Cookies & Lemon Berry Cupcakes look sooooo gorgeous and are yummy too (I’m sure:))

    Bye,
    NIKA

    Reply
  51. Charul @ Tadka Masala says:
    May 8, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Such a fun give-away!

    Reply
  52. Louis says:
    May 8, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    The New York cheesecake.

    Reply
  53. Meryl says:
    May 8, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    The Girl Scout cookies.

    Reply
  54. Lasha says:
    May 9, 2013 at 9:13 am

    What I am most excited about reading about in The Secret Lives of Baked Goods is the amazing sweet and timeless tips she will provide for mastering my favorite chocolate baked treats: brownies. Whether rich and smooth frosting on top or with a fudge center, brownies are forever, and I would be thrilled to learn more about how she created winning brownie recipes for family and friends.

    Thank you very much for this giveaway!

    Reply
  55. Stacia says:
    May 9, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I’ve always wanted to know how baked goods got thought up- I sure cant do it. Love BOTH your stuff!! <3

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 9, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      <3 Thanks, Stacia!

      Reply
  56. Liz T says:
    May 9, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Being a self professed sweet addict who not only loves to eat sweets but also loves the baking experience I have always loved to hear the stories behind the recipes too!

    Reply
  57. Barbara says:
    May 9, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    The history of the samoa cookie!!!! (obsessed!!!!)

    Reply
  58. Nessa says:
    May 9, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    for sure excited to see what the recipes are and what they taste like!

    Reply
  59. Jessie says:
    May 11, 2013 at 4:16 am

    Literally everything….

    Reply
  60. Wanda Clark says:
    May 12, 2013 at 8:50 am

    I love that title…it sounds like a soap opera. 🙂

    Reply
  61. Charlotte says:
    May 12, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Sounds cool! I want to make girl scout cookies just to see how to make the cookie these cute little girls can sell.

    Reply
  62. Tanya Peila says:
    May 14, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    I will buy a copy if I don’t win it!

    Reply
  63. Tammy Patterson says:
    May 15, 2013 at 12:28 am

    I hope to hear the stories behind the cake 🙂

    Reply
  64. iris says:
    May 15, 2013 at 12:28 am

    I can’t wait to get my head around some new recipes!

    Reply
    1. Betsy Eves says:
      May 15, 2013 at 12:29 am

      There are some awesome recipes in this book! If you don’t win a copy… I’ll bring it with me the next time we come visit so you can see it!

      Reply
  65. Martina W. says:
    May 15, 2013 at 12:35 am

    I can’t wait to find out where red velvet cupcakes come from! Those are my fave!

    Reply
  66. Deb Weaver says:
    May 15, 2013 at 2:45 am

    I am interested in reading how they came up with ideas for baking different things.. and the recipes 🙂 It would be awesome to win!

    Reply

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