Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell bought a 60-acre farm house in upstate New York in 2007. Since then, "the fabulous Beekman boys" (as they're known on their Cooking Channel show) have been compiling recipes. The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook is divided into seasons, with delectable treats like peach and berry cobbler, cinnamon bun bundt cake and sweet green tomato hand pies; at the end of each season, there is a page to write down your own family recipes.
The beautiful photography showcases the recipes and the seasonal ingredients that feature in the desserts, and displays the farm in each season. The recipes have clear and detailed instructions that make them easy to follow, with plenty of room for notes--so that readers can remember which desserts they liked and what modifications they made. The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook is made to be passed down and enjoyed for generations. --Kalee Youngquist, intern at Shelf Awareness