Pie and Pastry Bible Goes Into 6th Printing!
Oct 22, 2010 | From the kitchen of Rose
It's always so reassuring to remember Julia Child's words from years back when she told me that it took about 28 printings of her first book to get all the corrections made. Of course one is most fortunate to have this many printings. But even having one's cookbook sell through the first printing and go into a second is an achievement!
I just reviewed the new 6th printing of the Pie and Pastry Bible and can tell you, with great joy, that every single little tweak has now been integrated, so anyone who gets this or a later printing can ignore the errata link on the blog home page!
And thank you all for your help in reaching this stage.
Also, I just discovered that this book has been an E book for Kindle since December 09!
Ask anyone who has written a large cookbook, especially a baking book, and they will tell you it's like giving birth but beyond that, I have to say it is like climbing Mt. Everest. There are moments one wants to jump off the mountain, but finally, when one is handed that first copy, it is positively celestial. And it never ends. With each new question or comment you make I am rejoicing again and again at the pleasure of sharing all these hard won and beloved recipes.
This is pie baking time. Think apple, pear, pecan, pumpkin, cranberry--all seasonal favorites to make the holidays extra special. And for the cake lovers, be sure to try the pumpkin cheesecake (recipe on this blog).
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Vera
12/16/2010 07:27 AM
This is going to be my after Christmas January doldrums self treat...absolutely!
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missyjean in reply to comment from Rose Levy Beranbaum
12/15/2010 08:47 PM
Okay, I'll do that. Thank you very much. I'm sure she will be thrilled to receive any printing of your book. I know I would be
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Rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from missyjean
12/15/2010 06:11 PM
they probably have to sell out the 5th printing first. there were just a few very minor tweaks in the 6th that had to do with punctuation and wouldn't affect the outcome of the recipe so i wouldn't hesitate to get the 5th printing.
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missyjean
12/15/2010 12:40 PM
Very disappointing news :( I can't locate the new printing anywhere. I spoke to the online customer service and a store manager of Borders, I spoke with a customer service rep at Barnes and Nobel and I corresponded with Amazon. None of those places have the new printing edition. I spoke with the nice people at Jessica's Biscuit and was informed the book has not gone to printing yet.
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missyjean in reply to comment from Rose Levy Beranbaum
12/14/2010 09:03 PM
Great! Thank you VERY much :)
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Rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from missyjean
12/14/2010 08:59 PM
on the page to the left of the dedication there are numbers. the lowest one is the current printing.
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missyjean in reply to comment from Rose Levy Beranbaum
12/14/2010 08:56 PM
Yay! Thank you Rose. I am giving your P&PB as a Christmas gift. How can I tell which is the most recent edition?
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Rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from missyjean
12/14/2010 08:28 PM
i've had a copy for several weeks now so i think it is released but there are probably some earlier printings still around in the stores.
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missyjean
12/14/2010 08:13 PM
Does anyone know when this will be released?
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missyjean
10/30/2010 01:43 AM
I'm happy for you, Rose
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Vera in reply to comment from Daniela
10/28/2010 09:53 PM
Daniella, I use almond meal for my tarts and you bake the crust for 10 minutes first then cool and fill. But If you have to cook the folling, maybe only cook for 5 minutes until its set.
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Julie
10/25/2010 11:10 AM
How appropriate, the Forum Bake-Off for this month is pie: http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/index_ee.php/forums/viewthread/2817/P0/
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Julie
10/23/2010 07:41 AM
Congratulations! The Pie and Pastry Bible may just be my all-time favorite of all your books.
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David Chau
10/22/2010 05:07 PM
Congratulations, my Pie lady!
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Richard
10/22/2010 12:46 PM
Congratulations! Your pie crust has always had good reviews whenever I make it.
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Jenn
10/22/2010 11:48 AM
Congratulations Rose! I am very happy for you.
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Daniela
10/22/2010 11:06 AM
Funny! I just finished reading todays entry with a pumpkin cheesecake in the oven. Is the first time I make it. Actually, I've never had any kind of pumpkin cake or pie. I'm very curious, but I've also sinned so badly I'm not sure it's the real thing. First, I needed a gluten free cake, so I thought I'll just pour the pumpkin mix over a layer of toasted pecans but, oh! they decided to float... Then, I couldn't find my 9 inch pan, so I used an 8 inch and filled 3 spots of a silicone muffin pan with the rest. AND I didn't put it in a water bath, because I wanted to try the method that uses an insulated baking sheet and cake strip. Not very scientific of me to make so many changes all at once but... I'll post pictures if the results aren't too embarrassing!
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