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Just in time for the holidays! |
I’m always excited when a food blogger publishes a cookbook!  So I was very pleased to receive a review copy of Dorothy Kern’s Dessert Mash-Ups from Ulysses Press.  Dorothy blogs at Crazy for Crust where she is the master of sweets – but not just any sweets.  Dorothy takes all of our favorite desserts and reinvents them in such a fun way by mixing them up.  So, if you like Blueberry Muffins and you like waffles, you’ll love her Blueberry Muffin Waffles!

Dorothy’s style is so approachable. Â Reading her blog is like having a conversation with a friend. Â She’s just so real. Â It’s clear that Dorothy’s passion in life comes from mixing things up rather than taking things as they come. Â She’s creative, funny, and has the battery of talents that make for a successful blogger – a distinct voice, unique recipes, and great photography, and all the technology that helps her to pull it all together.

I made Dorothy’s Oatmeal Cheesecake Cookie Bars which are made up of a creamy cheesecake layer on top of an oatmeal cookie crust – and the whole thing is topped with toffee bits! Â Yum! Â Not only were these easy to make, they smelled delicious while baking, and my whole family loved them. Â They baked up perfectly and look great.
Dorothy’s new cookbook arrives just in time to shake things up for the holidays. Â If you’d like to try something new to impress your friends and family, this is the book for you!
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The Cloister at Iona Abbey, Iona, Scotland |
What a fun concept! Thanks for the review and overview! Also, the Abby at Iona is just lovely. xo
An excellent book review, Susan. Your four qualities for a successful food blogger are right on.