{"product_id":"its-a-sweet-world-recipes-from-around-the-globe-at-beas-bakery-dessert-cookbook-baking-recipe-book","title":"It's a Sweet World: Recipes from Around the Globe at Bea's Bakery (Dessert Cookbook, Baking Recipe Book)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable of Contents \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction: History of Bea's Bakery and a Tribute to the Original Owners \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Breads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Challah with Variations--Apple Honey, Chocolate Chip, Raisin, Seeded (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUbe Challah (Filipino)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSour Cream Chocolate Chip Loaf (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Cakes \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSour Cream Cheesecake (Greek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoppyseed Roll (Ukrainian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney Cake with Variations (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigerian Pound Cake (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNapoleon (French)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHungarian Seven-Layer Cake (Hungarian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYum Yum Cake (Southern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Velvet Kola Nut Cupcakes (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamington Coconut Bars (Australian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Bars (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigerian Coconut Candy Bars (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePecan Bars (Southern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlourless Chocolate Cake (Italian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Cookies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUbe Cookies (Filipino)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Cookies (Russian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow Cookie (Italian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter Cookies (Danish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMexican Wedding Cookies\/Snowballs (Mexican\/Ukrainian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple Chocolate Cookies (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpritz Cookies (German)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Rugelach (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar-Free Cinnamon Raisin Rugelach (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigerian Ground Nut Cookies (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond Horn (Danish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack \u0026amp; Whites (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen \u0026amp; Whites (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOatmeal Raisin Cookies (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandelbrot (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut Macaroon (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench Rolled Florentine (French)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian Cannoli (Italian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGingerbread Cookies (Egyptian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond Macaroon Cookies (Italian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Pies \u0026amp; Puddings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Fruit Tart (French)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBea's Classic Pumpkin Pie (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Meringue Pie (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaeze's Southern Sweet Potato Pie (Southern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLenny's Famous New York Apple Pie (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Mousse Pudding (French)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Bread Pudding (English)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Muffins \u0026amp; Scones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew England Bran Muffin (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueberry Muffins (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Chocolate Muffins (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKichel--with Sugar-Free Variation (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Buttermilk Scones (English)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOat Currant Scone (Scottish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Specialty Sweet Breads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Babka (Polish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrish Soda Bread (Irish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigerian Cornbread (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: More Sweet Treats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple Noodle Kugel (Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatzo Kugel (German\/Jewish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigerian Egg Rolls (Nigerian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÉclair (French)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanish Pastries (Danish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButter Streusel (German)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrownies (American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRum Balls (Danish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Authors \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have had black and white cookies everywhere in the country. Bea's Bakery is by far the best I've had for the last forty-five years. Same recipe, same deliciousness, the very best way to celebrate a cookie day, the beginning of the day, the best way to celebrate any day.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Henry Winkler, author of \n\u003ci\u003eBeing Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Whenever I see a Bea's Bakery box, a wave of excitement washes over me. Inside the promise of the best dessert, ready to turn any moment into a celebration.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Missy Birns, head of talent development and casting at Warner Bros. Discovery \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bea's Bakery's Ube Challah always reminds me of the pound cake from my home country, Zimbabwe. Every bite of the soft and sweet treat brings back fond memories.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Tongayi Chirisa, actor behind Cheetor in \n\u003ci\u003eTransformers: Rise of the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There is no other bakery in the world that can match Bea's Bakery's mouthwatering rainbow cookies. The marzipan flavor is undeniable in every bite.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Steven Paul, chairman and CEO of Crystal Sky Pictures \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My kids and I love Bea's chocolate rugalach. We always make it a point to stop at Bea's Bakery where Lenny and Adaeze bake the best sweets in Los Angeles.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Tom Arnold, comedian and actor behind Arnie Thomas on \n\u003ci\u003eRoseanne\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I had the great pleasure of working with Lenny and Adaeze on an episode of \u003ci\u003eMystery Diners\u003c\/i\u003e several years ago. And we have been friends ever since. As an entrepreneur myself, I have always been amazed at not only Lenny's level of business skills and integrity, but also his deep commitment to always producing the highest quality and freshest products in the industry. When it comes to restaurants and bakeries, Lenny knows his stuff. He's smart, articulate, and has a talent for creating baked goods that people love so much, they keep coming back for more.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Charles Stiles, host of Food Network's \n\u003ci\u003eMystery Diners\u003c\/i\u003e and president of Mystery Shopper Services \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hands down, the rugelach at Bea's Bakery is my favorite. There is always a surprise flavor in the filling--be it nuts, chocolate or fruit. Whatever the variety, I will eat Bea's rugelach any day of the week.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--Brad Pomerance, host \u0026amp; executive vice president of Jewish Life TV \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA World of Sweet Traditions and Flavors \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's a Sweet World\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to bring the rich, nostalgic flavors of Bea's Bakery, a California institution, into your home with a blend of Jewish, Nigerian, and global recipes perfect for any occasion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBea's Bakery has been a beloved part of California's Jewish baking heritage for over fifty years.\u003c\/b\u003e Founded in 1968 by Sol Litwak and his son Jules, Bea's Bakery was named after Sol's wife, Beatrice--fondly called \"Bea.\" Since then, it has stood as a comforting symbol of traditional Jewish bakeries in America, delighting the community with timeless treats and flavors that evoke family memories and bring people together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the rich legacy of Bea's Bakery in your own kitchen.\u003c\/b\u003e In 2023, Bea's Bakery was entrusted to new owners, Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri. This husband-and-wife duo brings their unique backgrounds and love for tradition to this debut cookbook. \u003cem\u003eIt's a Sweet World\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a journey through Bea's most cherished recipes, from classic Jewish staples to Nigerian-inspired delights and international favorites. With each recipe, readers can expect step-by-step instructions, heartwarming stories, and suggestions for enjoying these treats at special occasions, making it easy to recreate Bea's bakery magic at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique collection of recipes that celebrates Jewish cuisine, timeless baking traditions, and global favorites like challah, honey cake, lamingtons, and Red Velvet Kola Nut Cupcakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging stories and easy-to-follow steps for each recipe, making this an ideal traditional baking cookbook for bakers of all ages, whether you're searching for classic or multicultural inspiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful baking gift for kids and families who want to explore Jewish baking, with plenty of variety to create delicious treats and sweet memories together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you liked \u003cem\u003e100 Cookies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBaking Yesteryear\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eBaker Bettie's Better Baking Book\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll love \u003cem\u003eIt's a Sweet World\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eRosenberg, Lenny\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLenny Rosenberg\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Plainview, Long Island. Since the tender age of seven he was immersed in the family business of bakeries, delis, pizzerias, catering and restaurants from the East to the West Coast. His father, Robert Rosenberg, was a seasoned pro at rebranding bakery and restaurant establishments for over 50 years including the landmark Eclairs in New York City. Starting at the age of seven-years-old, Lenny worked steadily in the family businesses until eventually the torch was passed to him. He bought and rebranded his first restaurant at the age of 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccess quickly ensued and Lenny continued to purchase and rebrand multiple bakeries and restaurants at a time. In 2000 he searched for a new challenge by moving out west where he met interior designer Adaeze Nwanonyiri. The duo joined forces and decided to embark in business together starting in Los Angeles to create the same commitment to quality, food, service and décor. They bought and rebranded such notable California restaurants such as Nosh of Beverly Hills, 17th Street Cafe on tony Montana Ave. in Santa Monica and the beloved Mort's deli in Pacific Palisades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNwanonyiri, Adaeze\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdaeze Nwanonyiri\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Houston, Texas and pursued interior decorating studies at New York School's interior design. To pay her rent and school fees she would consult and design her friends apartments from basic \"blah\" to fabulous sanctuaries. Soon word of mouth grew and she began to help local restaurants display an aesthetic vision to match the food and location and Adaeze was called \"The Expert Interior decorator\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter her seven year relationship with New York, Adaeze yearned for new challenges and a change of scenery and moved to Los Angeles, California in the year 2000. One night while attending a PR event in Malibu, California, she crossed paths with Lenny Rosenberg, the restaurant extraordinaire. The two hit if off and a few conversations and meetings later, they decided to combine talents and expertise by taking the country by storm with their unbeatable track record with rebranding restaurants \u0026amp; eateries. Soon after they were well known for their accomplishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow Lenny and Adaeze want to teach their restaurant expertise with everyone. For more information on Lenny and Adaeze visit: https: \/\/www.larsrestaurants.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosenberg, Lenny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Books That Save Lives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-02-11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking \/ Courses \u0026amp; Dishes \/ Desserts|Cooking \/ Regional \u0026amp; Cultural \/ International|Cooking \/ Regional \u0026amp; Cultural \/ Jewish \u0026amp; Kosher|Cooking \/ Methods \/ Baking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Bakeries|California|Los Angeles|Baking|Bread|Cake|Pastry|Cookbooks|Recipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.9 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684817740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781684817740\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books That Save Lives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374993928473,"sku":"SP-9781684817740","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781684817740_spiral.png?v=1778490376","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/its-a-sweet-world-recipes-from-around-the-globe-at-beas-bakery-dessert-cookbook-baking-recipe-book","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}