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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

Anne, this book looks amazing!! I just placed my pre-order and I cannot wait to receive it. I know your cookbook will not only contain fantastic recipes but I am looking forward to the history behind all of these wonderful recipes. You make cooking and baking so interesting and fun, and I truly appreciate all the effort you have poured into your craft.

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Thank you, Debbie. Many times during the process of writing this book, I asked myself, why do I make the simplest project so complicated? It was worth it. ❤️

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Apr 10Liked by Anne Byrn

It sounds enthralling, Anne, and what a pretty photo of you as well as the cake ! Sharon Kraemer in Atl. area

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Thank you Sharon!

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Just pre-ordered what I think will be a gem of a baking book. I’m so excited to hold this in my hand and start baking. I love to bake. It relaxes me and makes me happy. Congrats! 💕

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Thanks Susi. You will love it! 🥰

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

Just ordered three books! These will make great gifts! I LOVE that you connected these well loved, time tested recipes to their original sources, then painted a picture for us by sharing the stories. No doubt the recipes will be as delicious as your descriptive text is revealing. Thank you for creating this historic record!

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Thank you, Susie! It was an honor to work alongside the curators or the descendants to get the story right and then bring a fabulous recipe to life. ❤️

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

Congrats, Anne! Another masterpiece!

Can’t wait to read and bake!

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Thank you!! ❤️

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I am certain your enthusiasm and effort will be well received it certainly deserves to be.Every blessing with your travels in the coming months. Julie

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Julie,

This book will help you understand the South through the kitchen. I’ll get you a copy. ❤️

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

I live in Columbus, Georgia. Please come here on your book tour.

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I’d love to, Elizabeth! My publicist is Carrie Bachman at carrie@carriebachman.com. You could email her the name of a bookstore in Columbus that might be willing to host?

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I just ordered your new cookbook and I am very excited about receiving and cooking from your latest cookbook. I have most of your cookbooks and the recipes never fail. Every recipe that I have tried is outstanding. Earlier this year I emailed you about your pink champagne cake and I want to tell you that it was a great success at the birthday party that I took it to. I used Moët and Chandon champagne and it worked very well. I decorated the cake with a cascade of pink modeling chocolate roses and fresh mint leaves. I wish you great and well deserved success with your latest book.

Bruce

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Thank you, Bruce! Your attention to detail in that cake is to be commended. And the garnish! I know you will enjoy baking your way through the South.

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

Hello Anne! Another stunning book of yours that I am thrilled to add to my kitchen library! I prefer reading cookbooks over any novel! Your weekly newsletter and your books are so full of rich history and stories that I crave! Looking forward to September to bake these delicious “stories”!

Thank you!!🤍

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Thank you, Stacey! If you love stories, you’ll love this book.

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

WOW! 🤩 ordered and can’t wait to receive my copy! Congratulations, this looks amazing. Thank you!

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Thank you, Vickie! The recipes are so good.

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Beautiful

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This cookbook sounds amazing. I know that's an understatement, but it's just so thorough and all-encompassing of Southern baking.

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I have tried to include it all! Not always possible because of space. This book is over 500 pages! ❤️

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You've created the preeminent Southern Baking bible. Amen!

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Thank you! It’s a biggie.

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

Done!

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Thank you! ❤️

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

So exciting! I've pre-ordered and am already looking forward to release day! I may have overlooked it, but was there another step to take after ordering, in order to get the pre-order bonuses? Some kind of form to complete? Thanks Anne, and congratulations on the new book!

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Thank you, Tawni! On the link to pre-order is a tab for Bonus Recipes. Small form that sends you to the recipes which are printable or save able. Here’s the link again… https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-celebrate/baking-in-the-american-south/#order

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Apr 9Liked by Anne Byrn

Dear Anne,

This is a love-letter to Southern Baking! How wonderful and enticing to read. This was a timely email that I received this morning from Between the Layers. It was such a comfort to read and re-read it several times to make sure I missed nothing. It's been a challenging couple of weeks in our home as our adult oldest daughter (Christine, 43) (who lives in the same town as us with her husband and daughters) has been experiencing yet another serious flare up of her long-term chronic illness. My husband and I are always worried about her, but when she is hurting it is even more hard to watch. I bake a lot of treats for them and many of the recipes I use are from you! Baked goods are usually a good way to get a smile out of my daughter, her husband Jonathan and the granddaughters!!

Thanks for all you do. It is appreciated.

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Pam, thank you for sharing. As sad as it sounds, baking has occurred in the South not just during happy times. Baking sustains us and comforts us - the baker and the recipient. I am hopeful your daughter gets to feeling better soon. ❤️

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Anne ~ congratulations on the new book. Have just placed my order. Everything you describe sounds fantastic, not just the recipes but the stories. Can't wait to bake from it. xox

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Thank you, Domenica! ❤️

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