Includes recipes, historical articles and pictures, and poetry. " It is a magnificent book of which you should be very proud. -- Judi Adams, President Wheat Foods Council "The blend of recipes, beautiful photographs, poetry and milling history is impressive and exciting. -- Betsy Faga North America Millers Association "What a beautiful book. ... Wonderful recipes, great design. This should sell well." -- Rodger Page Bookseller Island Books Mercer Island "You helped teach us about the treasures buried in our collections." Your book...will be a valuable resource in our collection. -- Andra Addison, Seattle Public Library, 11/18/98 A great gift for any serious home baker. Wonderful recipes, great design. -- Roger Page, Bookseller, July 3 2000 A magnificent book of which you should be very proud. -- Judi Adams, President, Wheat Foods Council, June 27 2000 Everything in the book is first class...a work of art. We will continue to recommend this book to others. -- William L. Denton, President, SPOOM, the Society for the Preservation Of Old Mills, July 5 200 I was drawn to it right away...How great that your persistence is rewarded with such a good-looking product. -- Roy M. Henwood, Past President, Miller's National Federation, June 29 2000 Wow! ...more gorgeous and comprehensive then I could have imagined...impressive and exciting. Anyone who cooks and bakes will be attracted to it. -- Betsy Faga, President, North American Millers' Association, June 29 2000 Little did I know, ten years ago when I embarked upon this venture, that my research would unveil bound volume sets of the American Miller, a monthly newspaper, and the Northwestern Miler, published weekly, dating from their inception in 1873. Numerous flour milling journals were in existence in the late 1800's, but by the middle of the 1900's only these two remained. Millers and bakers throughout America submitted stories and informative articles to these predominate publications. Their wives sent in their favorite poems, passionately depicting their romance with baking and affectionate recollections of milling's past. The American Miller's reign lasted 100 years. These fascinating and highly significant publications formed the foundation of my work. A Romance With Baking is a nostalgic journey back to the kitchen where Karol Redfern Hamper has romanticized the basics. A culmination of the author's twenty years experience as a professional baker, the recipes in the book capture the essence of what baking is about. It is a rich book of history, a beautiful picture book and an engaging book of poetry. A must for anyone's collection! (Shirley Collins) The interests of the flour milling industry have been represented by its trade association, the Millers' National Federation (recently merged to form the North American Millers' Association), since 1902. Thus, as an association we commend Karol Redfern Hamper for the personal dedication she has put into the development of this historical book. This lovely baking book will preserve the rich history of the wheat milling industry and be a treasure to those companies whose history she has captured and to the industry in general. (Betsy Faga, President, North American Millers' Association Karol Redfern Hamper graduated from my college level baking course and soon became one of the best in the industry. She is well trained and has been successful in every aspect of her on-going career-from student to pastry chef and baker for some of the premier restaurants in the Seattle area to wholesale dessert business owner. Throughout her vocation in the field she has dedicated her natural talent for public relations and her baking expertise to the development of this book. (Ernie Kimberland, Master Baking Instructor) The Metropolitan Grill was the first to feature Karol Redfern Hamper's desserts. Her triple chocolate Kahlua cheesecake soon became a house specialty and remained on the menu for six years running. She is, and always has been a professional who is dedicated to her craft. (Earl Owens, Corporate Chef, Consolidated Restaurants) Karol owned one of the first, and always considered the best, wholesale dessert businesses in the Seattle area. Her well regarded recipes will be a delight to see in print. (James Malevitsis, Owner of the Adriatica) A Romance with Baking is a culmination of Karol Redfern Hampers twenty years experience as a professional baker. A graduate from a prestigeous baking school, Karol's career included owning one of the first and best wholesale dessert businesses in the Seattle Area. Used Book in Good Condition