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Joy the Baker Cookbook includes everything from “Man Bait” Apple Crisp to Single Lady Pancakes to Peanut Butter Birthday Cake. Joy’s philosophy is that everyone loves dessert; most people are just looking for an excuse to eat cake for breakfast.

“When I first heard the name ‘Joy the Baker,’ I immediately felt happy and warm. I couldn’t help it. And in the years I’ve gotten to know Joy the Person—and her beautiful, warm, comforting style of food—I can say without hesitation that she absolutely lives up to her name.” —Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman

“Joy bakes with her complete heart and soul, writes from the gut, and makes us feel that we too can make magic in the kitchen.” —Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, cookbook author and creator of TheKitchn

“The best thing would be to have Joy the Baker actually bake all these things with you in your kitchen. The next best thing is reading her book, written with the exact same charming, hilarious in-person style that makes you feel like she’s right there with you, sharing the recipes that come from her heart and soul.” —Sarah Gim, TasteSpotting

“Joy is who made me want to bake. Stumbling on her blog was one of the luckiest and most inspirational things that has happened to me. She’s an insanely talented writer and an even better baker.” —Emma Stone, actress

Bloggers participating in the Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight and Cook-Off are:

Heather (host) - girlichef
Erica- My Colombian Recipes
Vianney – Sweet Life
Joanne – Eats Well with Others
Sue – The View from Great Island
Christy - Fudge Ripple
Miranda – Mangoes and Chutney
Jenn – Rook no. 17
Cathy – Wives with Knives
Tina - Life in the Slow Lane at Squirrel Head Manor
Michelle – Ms. enPlace
Kim – Stirring the Pot
Aimee – Shugary Sweets
Danielle – Cooking for my Peace of Mind
Deb – Kahakai Kitchen
Desiree – Steak ‘n Potatoes Kinda Gurl
Gerry – Foodness Gracious
Allison – Alli ‘n Son
Lauren - Keep it Sweet
Trix – Tasty Trix
Bo – Bo’s Bowl
Lea Ann – Mangos chili and Z