Books by Jennie Schacht

Farmers' Market Desserts
by Jennie Schacht

The number of U.S. farmers' markets has grown by 20% over the past three years to nearly 5,300 nationwide. This collection of tempting desserts inspired by those markets and the farmers who share their produce satisfies the sustainable shopper's sweet tooth with more than 50 recipes for tarts, crisps, cupcakes, puddings, and more. Discover classics like Deep Dish Sour Cherry Pie and new interpretations like Tangerine-sicle Ice Cream. Featuring seasonality charts, 'farmer journal' tips, and dazzling color photography to teach and inspire, Farmers' Market Desserts is the perfect gift for bakers, lovers of local produce, and all who share in the delights of the farmers' market.

Starred Review from Publisher’s Weekly!
Locavores and discriminating dessert lovers are sure to appreciate the latest from author and food-healthcare consultant Schacht (Without Reservations), a collection of seasonal update on dessert classics. Imaginative yet attainable riffs include a Tarte Tatin that emphasizes plums in lieu of apples, a Strawberries & Cream Cake Roll that reimagines Strawberry Shortcake, an impressive, mouthwatering Baked Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Caramel, and a Persimmon Swirl Cheesecake in a Gingersnap Crust. Expected fare such as peach pie and Key Lime Bars are included, but prove the exception to the rule. Schacht prefers combining complementary fruits (a black- and blueberry buckle, apple-pear crisps, a Nectarine-Blueberry Cobbler that gets an added jolt from cherry concentrate) rather than emphasizing a central ingredient, creating new and more intense flavors. Schacht includes a helpful chart for identifying fruits, vegetables, local honey, and other produce at their best, as well as tips on the heritage of various breeds of citrus, ensuring dishes realize their full potential.


There’s nothing I’d rather be doing than prowling the farmers’ market for luscious fruits and berries to bake with. With Farmers’ Market Desserts, Jennie gives us the perfect guide to the delicious possibilities of the bounty, no matter where you live.
~ David Lebovitz, author, The Perfect Scoop, The Sweet Life in Paris, Ready for Dessert

The best desserts are fruit desserts, and the best fruit comes from the farmers’ market. Jennie Schacht’s book is a trove of ideas for using the bounty from America’s small farms. In Farmers’ Market Desserts, we fruit lovers have a new stash of ‘must try’ recipes.
~ Janet Fletcher, author, Fresh from the Farmers’ Market

An undeniable reverence for the beauty and bounty of nature shines through every page of Farmers’ Market Desserts. Jennie’s love of ingredients will inspire you to discover the very best of your own local markets and farms. Her delectable desserts will have you baking your way through the seasons.
~ Deanie Fox, pastry chef

Without Reservations: How to Make Bold, Creative, Flavorful Food at Home
by Joey Altman with Jennie Schacht

In this enticing book, Joey Altman shows us that with the proper techniques, the knowledge and craftsmanship of the professional chef can be translated to the home kitchen with great menus.
~ Jacques Pépin

I am lucky enough to be able to cook with Joey quite a bit, and I promise you, Joey knows food. With this book, we are lucky to bring his expertise into our own kitchens.
~ Tyler Florence, host of Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network

This is the kind of food I love to cook and eat! Joey has triumphed with a book chock-full of recipes perfect for every day of the week. And the best part, they're doable. This book should find a place in every cook's library.
~ Joanne Weir, cookbook author and host of PBS's Joanne Weir's Cooking Class

Joey's Without Reservations exudes personality, insight, and enthusiasm. From his tour through the chef's palette of flavors, ingredients, and techniques to his uniquely 'Joey' takes on all the food we want to eat, this is a book that'll inspire many a happy meal.
~ Rick Bayless, Chef of Chicago's Frontera Grill and host of PBS's Mexico—One Plate at a Time
The Wine Lover's Dessert Cookbook: Recipes and Pairings for the Perfect Glass of Wine
by Mary Cech and Jennie Schacht

This gorgeous, photo-filled book is doubly decadent, with page after page of recipes for fabulous desserts combined with all the information anyone will need on choosing a compatible dessert wine. Peach Tarte Tatin with an intensely flavored ice wine brings out the fruit's summery spirit in this French favorite. A full-bodied vintage port with berry flavors provides the perfect foil to an amazingly decadent Chocolate Soufflé Roulade for a little piece of heaven. You’ll learn about types of dessert wines, how and where they are made, and what to expect from them. The recipes feature wine-friendly flavors of berries, citrus, stone fruits, tropical fruits, caramel, nuts, cream, and chocolate. Each recipe guides you in making a winning combination with tasting notes and suggested wine matches, as well as specific pairing ideas.

Rules of thumb and pairing charts guide you in creating your own pairings, and give you the confidence you need to make a match without fear. That’s because there are no mistakes when it comes to taste—all you need to do is taste, taste, taste until you learn your own!