New Books Network Dorie Greenspan, "Dorie's Anytime Cakes" (Harvest, 2025)
Nov 18, 2025
Dorie Greenspan, a five-time James Beard Award-winning baker and cookbook author, shares insights from her new book, Dorie's Anytime Cakes. She reflects on how living between New York, Connecticut, and Paris has influenced her baking style. Dorie discusses the charm of simple cakes, her treasured family memories, and the joy of baking as a communal experience. She explores unique recipes like the Thanksgiving Cake and savory options such as Harissa-Lemon Loaf, highlighting the beauty of bringing diverse culinary traditions into everyday life.
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Design To Showcase Simplicity
- Dorie sought simple cakes that stand on their own without heavy frosting or props.
- She chose an illustrated design to highlight plain cakes' shapes and textures.
Counter Cakes And Conversation
- Dorie recalls cakes as the counter cakes her mother always kept for coffee and conversation.
- Simple cakes signaled hospitality and invited lingering talks rather than showy reactions.
Tuesdays With Dorie Community
- A fan named Lori started 'Tuesdays with Dorie' to bake through Dorie's book, and it grew into a community.
- The group and later Bake and Tell became supportive spaces for thousands of home bakers.
