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Molly's style makes the reader feel like you're best friends. The photos of her family and farm make you feel like you're right there with her. The recipes are written for today's busy cooks in mind. The colorful photography adds a welcome pop and hint of whimsy to this book. I can't wait to try making some of the recipes...dessert for breakfast, anyone??

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Molly Yeh's Sweet Farm! has more than 100 recipes for sweet treats. Each recipe has an accompanying photo, and the ingredients are given by weight as well as cup/spoon measurements. Some of the recipes are quite involved and will be a good challenge for experienced bakers, but others are easier for novices. Molly includes some unusual ingredients for sweet items (bagel chips, miso) but has detailed head notes to explain her thinking. Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the eARC.

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Anyone with a sweet tooth will love the variety of desserts - techniques, types of desserts, and flavors, that Molly brings to the table in Sweet Farm.

I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy when it releases, as I see this becoming one I’ll reference for all sorts of occasions!

Thank you to Netgalley and to William Morrow for an ARC.

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I absolutely loved everything about this cookbook! The photos are stunning—bright, cheerful, and full of personality. The recipes are creative and so much fun, and the personal stories sprinkled throughout offer a wonderful glimpse into Molly’s life and her inspiration behind each dish. Even the font and colors of the book feel thoughtfully chosen, adding to its charm.

One detail I especially appreciated is that Molly includes weights for each ingredient. She explains her reasoning for doing so, and I couldn’t agree more—it’s so much easier and more accurate to weigh ingredients than measure them!

I’ve already bookmarked several recipes to try, and I’m excited to dive in. If you love baking and enjoy exploring playful, unique sweets with a twist, I highly recommend checking this one out. It’s a delight from start to finish!

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"Sweet Farm!" is a delightful and mouthwatering collection of recipes that showcases Molly Yeh's unique blend of creativity and charm. Drawing inspiration from her life on a sugar beet farm and her family's baking traditions, Yeh delivers a diverse array of sweet treats, with some surprising twists that will leave you excited to try each recipe.

One of the standout features of this cookbook is the author's infectious enthusiasm, which shines through on every page. From her personal anecdotes to the inventive recipes themselves, Yeh's personality and passion for baking are contagious, making "Sweet Farm!" an absolute joy to read and cook from.

Featuring more than 100 recipes, including everything from classic cookies and cakes to unexpected delights like the Blueberry Cream Cheese Bagel Chip Salad, this book is a must-have for any baking enthusiast or fan of Molly Yeh's delightful cooking style.

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I just love Molly Yeh. I used to watch her show on the Food Network; I enjoyed her accessible recipes. Sweet Farm! has some non-traditional takes on sweets which I absolutely adore. Tahini cookies are yumm!

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Molly Yeh is back, and this time, she’s bringing a sugar rush straight from her North Dakota farm to your kitchen! Sweet Farm! is packed with over 100 delightful dessert recipes that are as fun and quirky as Molly herself. From nostalgic childhood favorites to Midwestern-inspired treats with a twist, this book has something for every sweet tooth.

Living on a sugar beet farm, Molly speaks fluent sugar—and it shows in her creations. Think Chewy Frosted Tahini Cookies, Rhubarb Rose Bars, and Black Sesame Babka. Feeling fancy? Try the Saffron and Cardamom Tiramisu. Need a quick fix? The 5-minute treats have you covered. And yes, there’s even a recipe for Marzipan Soda (because why not?).

But this isn’t just a cookbook; it’s a slice of Molly’s life—muddy boots, family stories, and all. Between the recipes and her charming anecdotes, you’ll feel like you’re right there with her, baking up a storm on the farm.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just here for the sprinkle cake, Sweet Farm! is a warm, sugary hug in book form. Get ready to bake, snack, and maybe scarf down an entire tray in one sitting (no judgment). 🍪💕

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I have been a huge fan of Molly ever since I made her recipe and watched her on Food Network. She's so down to earth, endearing, her recipes are fun and easy. What's not to love?

I love all of her cookbooks, but Sweet Farm! is all about sweets and I couldn't love this any more than I already love Molly. The book has so many fun stories that are weaved well into recipes that will make you smile, each recipe has a beautiful photo, every recipe has a gram and a cup measurement, and there are so many unique recipes (but don't be intimidated!) that will want to make you jump in the kitchen and start baking! Another thing about this book is you can hear it all in her voice while you read and I just enjoy reading this book so much while trying out new recipes. And, her recipes are easy to follow and will not disappoint you!

You will be thoroughly entertained while reading and baking through this book. Molly is a great cook and baker, and a great storyteller. Sweet Farm! will be definitely one book I'll buy to gift to my family and friends, not to mention myself! I highly recommend this book!

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I have been a big fan of Molly since the early years of her blog, My Name is Yeh. Several of her blog, book, and Food Network recipes are in regular rotation at my house. This was easily one of my most anticipated 2025 releases.

I appreciated that the writing in this book was more reminiscent of the dry, dark humor, that’s showcased on her blog and in her first book, Molly on the Range. That’s what really drew me in many years ago, on top of unique and reliable recipes. This is by no means a dig at Home is Where the Eggs Are, a book I also love. The tone of Eggs lined up a little more with her hit Food Network show, whereas this falls somewhere inbetween Range and Eggs.

Molly’s enthusiasm for baking and sweets is contagious. It really made me eager to try many of these recipes. So far I have made the Pistachio Sandwich Cookies, which were a huge hit. Molly perfectly describes them as a Nutter Butter, but with pistachios. They hardened a lot in the fridge, so in the future, I might bake a minute or two less.

Next on my list are: Chocolate Tahini Fudge Cake with Tahini Whip and Halva, Macadamia Pudding Pops, Miso Toffee Crackers, and Soft Almond Sugar Cookie Bars.

I also learned a lot of interesting tidbits from this book, such as the fact that sometimes cane sugar is processed using bone char from animal bones, whereas beer sugar is guaranteed to be vegan. Typically the intros to cookbooks with pantry and equipment lists can be a little mundane, but I recommend reading this one for neat insights like that.

Something I want to note is that I’d estimate at least half to two thirds of these recipes contain cream cheese - it’s mostly for acidity and texture. So if you’re allergic to cream cheese, this book might not be for you.

One final thing to point out is the glaring issue in the headnote of her Sprinkle Cake 2.0 recipe. While correct about the second Mighty Ducks film being superior to its predecessor, the original Back to the Future reigns supreme. (And I have no idea about Pitch Perfect lol.)

Okay, one more thing, (as if I haven’t already yapped enough) Molly mentioned on Instagram that the design for this book was inspired by Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm. I loved this blast from the past! That book was one of my very favorites growing up.

Many thanks to the publisher for providing my review copy via NetGalley.

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Fantastic book. I love watching Molly Yeh on tv and love the book. The recipes sound scrumptious. The photos are beautiful and artfully done.

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Some fun recipes from Molly Yeh, though I can't always find the ingredients she talks about.

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This s a perfectly lovely cookbook. The origin story of the author and her home which serves as the introduction is very interesting. Molly Yeh brilliantly believes cookies should be comically large so that you can easily experience texture and taste. Recipes are innovative, whimsical, creative, and sometimes introduced by way of personal stories and or specific information on the main ingredient.
I am not a baker but i am inspired to try many recipes in this book.

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I admit it. I like to read cookbooks as much as I like to use them to cook and bake.
Here are a few of my favorite features of this cookbook.
1. There are fun stories for each recipe.
2. There are great descriptions like this one. "It’s as if Entemann’s Little Bites grew up, studied abroad in France, and came back with a slammin’ texture and epic stories to tell" (page 215).
3. She tells you when you can or shouldn't substitute an ingredient...when a certain type will give you a legitimately better result. I appreciated that.

4. The recipes show measurements in both cups and grams.

5. There's a picture for every recipe. This helps when there are a lot of unfamiliar terms in the names like "Furikake" or "Halva."

6. There are a lot of unusual or unique recipes in this book. Who knew you could make a delicious velvety cake out of mashed potatoes or fudge with velveeta cheese?

The only drawback (in my opinion) in actually making some of these recipes is that a lot of them seem pretty involved with a lot of ingredients or a lot of steps. I'm willing to try one of those once in a while but they don't tend to be my go to recipes. That's where the descriptions Yeh includes are so helpful.

Thank you to William Morrow for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Recommends this product ✔ Yes

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By the time I had read the first few recipes, I knew this was a book I wanted to purchase and keep in my kitchen. Molly has such a down to earth charm on top of having gorgeous recipes. This book featured a handful of ingredients I've never baked with before, and wouldn't have thought to use, but Molly makes them seem like must-try desserts.

Everything about this book was lovely. Every photo had me gasping and going 'wow, I need to make that.' My house smells like coffee cake as I type this, and it's just the first of many of these recipes I plan on making. (The lavender lemon loaf is next up. Or the orange chocolate pistachio scone muffins. I can't pick yet.) The entire design of the book is really beautiful and bright and enjoyable to flip through.

I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone with any level of skill or experience.

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This was my frist introduction to Molly Yeh and I loved loved loved this!! Molly Yeh is so so good at giving directions even for the most intricate recipes. I've already made several items (any nut butter bars, rosemary potato loaf and peanut butter cake) but my most favorite has been the smores bars! they were incredible, kept well in the fridge and were easy to put together. I can't wait to make more recipes from her.

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Super cute book with really unique recipes. I like that all the recipes are things that you do not normally see in cookbooks. I can't wait to try some of these with my kids!

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I love Molly Yeh! Her show is so fun and personable and you can hear that in her voice throughout this cook book. And I am honestly learning so much from reading this that I feel like I can bake anything!
The history and back story at the top of every recipe is my favorite part and hearing how she developed what we get to make is so fun.
And learning about harvesting is incredibly cool and really makes you see how small farms can change the world and how we eat.
I would highly recommend this to anyone, whether you are a beginner baker or experienced, you will learn how and the pictures help so much as well. Love love love. Can't wait to buy a copy!

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I lucked out by being selected for an arc copy of this book! I love watching Molly on the Food Network channel. All of her recipes look so tasty. Thought I haven't had the chance to make anything from this book yet, I've jotted down some recipes I'd like to make in the near future. I'll probably end up buying the book anyhow.

So many fun recipes with bright photos! Love it all.

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This book is loaded with fun and unique dessert recipes. I was bookmarking so many pages to come back to. Most have approachable ingredients that already live in my pantry, some have a few things I'd have to source (e.g. Halva). The imagery is beautiful, the storytelling is lovely, I really enjoyed this cookbook. It'd make a great gift for the baker in your life.

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When I saw this book I immediately knew that I had to have it I absolutely love Molly Yeh I've watched her for a couple years now on the food that work and she is one of my favorites I think she is so sweet and her food always looks so delicious and through this cookbook I have found some really amazing recipes some really interesting recipes I feel like this is an all inclusive cookbook where there's literally something for every single person I also tried a couple of the different recipes and they were all super delicious super easy to make the directions for them all were super easy to follow I definitely recommend this book

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