Synopsis: Gesine Bullock-Prado, was the head of her sister's (Sandra Bullock) production company. She had a closet full of designer clothes and the ear of all the influential studio heads, but she was miserable. The only solace she found was in her secret hobby: baking. ??With every sugary, buttery confection to emerge from her oven, Gesine took one step away from her glittery, empty existence — and one step closer to her true destiny. And before long, she and her husband left the trappings of their Hollywood lifestyle behind, ending up in Vermont, where they started the gem known as Gesine Confectionary. And they never looked back.

Starting Over, One Cake at the Time follows Gesine's journey from sugar-obsessed child to miserable, awkward Hollywood insider to reluctant master baker. Chock-full of eccentric characters, beautifully detailed descriptions of her baking process, ceaselessly funny renditions of Hollywood nonsense, and recipes, the ingredients of her story will appeal to anyone who has ever considered leaving the life they know and completely starting over.

Enjoy this delightful photographic montage, narrated by Gesine herself, as she shares a little bit of her story about how she left the 'high-life' of Hollywood to set up her own country bakery...following her true passion and starting over, one cake at a time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0MCa-OUJPM

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This book is absolutely delightful, Gesine’s writing is so atmospheric and she describes the processes with such passion, you are transported to her bakery in Vermont, the sounds, the smells, the flavours. ‘I get all the mixers spinning on the metal countertops, their high whine joining the chorus of the ovens and music. In the middle of this mechanized chorus, I start grinding pistachios for meringue and set the whole kitchen ablast with a percussive storm’

Coupled with these wonderful descriptions are her recipes throughout the book. Whether you have ever baked, or if you have never picked up a mixing bowl, you will be inspired to go into your own kitchens and be creative. A wonderful example of how following your dream can bring real happiness. We loved it! Highly Recommended!