Culinary historian
Lee’s books on casual, simply elegant entertaining are full of great recipes and inspiring photos. If I had to choose one, this would be it. I rarely make desserts unless I have company. His recipes are always straightforward and the results are delicious.
Pastry chef
Had this book as a kid, and read every word like it was the Bible. It made everything from chocolate angel food cake to peppermint ice cream seem so breezy and approachable.