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Sugar, Sugar

The Sugar Momma duo and authors of Home for the Holidays share 100 recipes for vintage American sweets and the even sweeter stories behind them.

In Sugar, Sugar, two sassy sugar mommas are on a mission to preserve America’s heirloom sweets. From desserts that saw families through bad times to never-before-transcribed sugar concoctions, each recipe conveys the unique personality of the person who made it legendary. Here you’ll find Buffalo Chip Cookies, Chocolate Hydrogen Bombs, Scrumdilliomptious White Chocolate Cake, and dozens of other fascinating and oh-so-delicious desserts.

“The mission of the ‘Sugar Mommas’ . . . is to bring readers vintage treats and the stories behind them. The result is a book filled with tempting cakes, pies, cookies, and candies. These ladies don’t always follow the rules, and it’s refreshing to see that their approach to baking comes with a sense of humor.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

Kimberly "Momma" Reiner

Kimberly "Momma" Reiner and Jenna Sanz-Agero have dubbed themselves the "Sugar Mommas" because of a shared love of all things sweet. Kimberly, the founder of Momma Reiner's Fudge, gained national acclaim when her treats were selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things for "O, the Oprah Magazine" and also featured on "Rachael Ray." Momma Reiner even appeared on "The Martha Stewart Show," making fudge alongside Martha. Kimberly's law school classmate Jenna, who spent her days toiling as a high-powered entertainment attorney and her nights rocking as the lead singer of the band Vixen, now works alongside Kimberly to spread the love of sugar. Together, they are the confectionery queens on ModernMom.com, and they have their own site at sugarsugarrecipes.com. They live near Los Angeles. Online: sugarsugarrecipes.com mommareiner.com Kimberly "Momma" Reiner and Jenna Sanz-Agero have dubbed themselves the "Sugar Mommas" because of a shared love of all things sweet. Kimberly, the founder of Momma Reiner's Fudge, gained national acclaim when her treats were selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things for "O, the Oprah Magazine" and also featured on "Rachael Ray." Momma Reiner even appeared on "The Martha Stewart Show," making fudge alongside Martha. Kimberly's law school classmate Jenna, who spent her days toiling as a high-powered entertainment attorney and her nights rocking as the lead singer of the band Vixen, now works alongside Kimberly to spread the love of sugar. Together, they are the confectionery queens on ModernMom.com, and they have their own site at sugarsugarrecipes.com. They live near Los Angeles. Online: sugarsugarrecipes.com mommareiner.com

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