• Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Dessert First

a san francisco food and travel blog | all things sweet

  • About Me
    • about pastrygirl
    • faq
    • press
    • Contact Me
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • My Books
  • Recipes
    • Breads
    • Cakes
    • Candy
    • Chocolate
    • Cookies
    • Custards
    • Fruit
    • Ice Cream
    • Pastry
    • Tarts
  • Sweet San Francisco
    • Sweet Spots
    • SF Events
  • Travel
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • California
    • Hawaii
  • reviews and recs
    • Cookbooks
    • Chocolate
    • Tools
  • Conversions

Announcing My Next Cookbook: Lollipop Love

Nov 18 by Anita 29 Comments

LollipopLove cover
Lollipop Love – coming March 2015

I am so very excited to finally be sharing this news with you all: my third cookbook will be coming out next March! 

The name of the book is Lollipop Love, and it features 40 recipes for the original sweet on a stick. 

This was my main side project for a good part of last year and the beginning of this year, my other main project being baby Isabelle. Juggling motherhood, recipe testing and writing was a challenge indeed, but at the risk of sounding hopelessly cheesy, it did make 2013 one of my sweetest years, in more than one way. Ever since I’ve started a blog devoted to baking, I’ve never been able to stay away from the kitchen or the blog for very long. Becoming a published author was a dream-come-true next step after blogging, and I’m looking forward to sharing this part of me with Isabelle as she gets older. Hopefully right now she’ll just enjoy looking at the pretty photos – and maybe she’ll get a lollipop if she’s good!

While I was researching and testing for this book, one of the comments I got most often was, “I didn’t know you could make lollipops at home.” In fact, lollipops are one of the easiest candies to make, and their simplicity makes them a perfect canvas for creativity. The lollipops I’ve created range from simple sugar to maple walnut to mango chili. I’ve also branched out from sugar lollipops to include caramel and chocolate – imagine fleur de sel caramel and chocolate dipped peppermint cream lollipops. And they can all be made by home bakers – no pastry degree needed!

This is my first cookbook with Chronicle Books, and I’ve been thrilled to work with them. They did a gorgeous job with the book design, and I can’t wait to get an initial copy in my hands, which should be very soon.

I also received word that the official release date for Lollipop Love will be March 17, 2015, which was why I finally decided it was time for an official announcement post. It’s already available for pre-order on Amazon – please take a look, put on your wish list, and spread the word.

I’ll be posting more updates as it gets closer to the release. In the meantime, if you’d like a taste of what’s in the book, check out these pumpkin spice lollipops  - pumpkin season isn’t over yet and it’s not too late to make them.

It’s hard to me to believe that I’m on my third cookbook – I can still remember the amazement and excitement when I got my first cookbook deal. It’s still as thrilling the third time around. Food and dessert are such a big part of my life, and I’m delighted for the chance to get to share it with you all.

Thanks for all your support, and I’m looking forward to sharing some lollipop love with you!

Filed Under: Cookbooks, My Books, Personal

Related Posts

  • Chocolate Caramel Mignardises
  • Best Baking Cookbooks 2018Best Baking Cookbooks of 2018
  • In Which A Busy Week Is Capped With An Unexpected Surprise
  • Raspberry Panna Cotta Tart CloseupRaspberry Vanilla Panna Cotta Tarts
  • {Cookbook Review}: Blueberry Brown Butter Tarts
« Coconut and Mango Yogurt Cheesecake
Out and About: Tidbits from the Last Month »

Comments

  1. 1

    Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says

    Nov 18 at 4:00 am

    Amazing! Congratulations! 🙂

    Reply
  2. 2

    kat says

    Nov 18 at 4:01 am

    congrats!

    Reply
  3. 3

    Brenda Ton says

    Nov 18 at 7:34 am

    I don’t know you do it all. You are amazing! Congrats on the book :). I look forward to checking it out!

    Reply
  4. 4

    michele @ i-heart-baking says

    Nov 18 at 9:45 am

    that’s so awesome, anita! congratulations! i’m going to pre-order my copy today 🙂

    Reply
  5. 5

    Paula - bell'alimento says

    Nov 18 at 11:41 am

    Congrats! What a fun book idea!

    Reply
  6. 6

    [email protected] Mom says

    Nov 18 at 12:13 pm

    Your third? I’m impressed!My first cookbook will be released on Dec.9th, I’m so excited and nervous at the same time. I can’t imagine the time ever again to make another, I’m exhausted from it!

    Reply
  7. 7

    cristina says

    Nov 18 at 12:35 pm

    Congratulations on your beautiful new book and your baby Isabelle (lovely name!).

    What a fun book and love the cover how colorful it is with all the flavors of lollipops! 🙂

    Reply
  8. 8

    Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    Nov 18 at 2:31 pm

    Congratulations. The cover is fantastic (scratch and sniff would be magical), but I bet the recipes are fantastic.

    Reply
  9. 9

    Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    Nov 18 at 4:30 pm

    Congrats! It sounds like a really fun book that my girls would loooove!

    Reply
  10. 10

    Kim - Liv Life says

    Nov 18 at 6:23 pm

    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! How exciting for you!! And second of all… sweets on a stick, brilliant. This book is a must for my daughter.

    Reply
  11. 11

    Nancy [email protected] says

    Nov 18 at 6:55 pm

    That is SO wonderful! Congratulations! I can not wait to learn more about making lollipops. My kids would go crazy, if I made them at home!

    Reply
  12. 12

    Lora @cakeduchess says

    Nov 19 at 3:15 am

    The cover is so pretty and girly…what a fun book idea: a huge congrats!!

    Reply
  13. 13

    Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    Nov 19 at 3:26 am

    Congratulations! It sounds great. 🙂 Sounds like a super busy year! You must be so relieved that it’s over and done with.

    Reply
  14. 14

    Heather // girlichef says

    Nov 19 at 5:38 am

    Congrats, this looks like it’s going to be so much fun!

    Reply
  15. 15

    Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    Nov 19 at 12:22 pm

    Congratulations! Love that colorful cover!

    Reply
  16. 16

    Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    Nov 19 at 3:13 pm

    Congratulations!!! What a fun and colorful cover. I’ve never made lollipops at home, I can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  17. 17

    Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

    Nov 19 at 3:32 pm

    CONGRATS!!! I will definitely be preordering a copy 🙂

    Reply
  18. 18

    Susan says

    Nov 19 at 6:15 pm

    Congratulations! The cover is beautiful and so much fun! Also I could go for that salted caramel one.

    Reply
  19. 19

    Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    Nov 20 at 4:52 am

    How sweet. Congratulations!

    Reply
  20. 20

    Lisa says

    Nov 20 at 6:16 am

    Congratulations! I just love your site and read your emails everyday! You keep me busy and interested! (Lol!) I’d like to get a copy of your new book! ~~~Lisa~~~

    Reply
  21. 21

    Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    Nov 20 at 7:41 am

    Congratulations, what a fun book! My Little Chef will TOTALLY want this cookbook! I can see it now, she will be selling lollies to all the kids at school lol!

    Reply
  22. 22

    Fabiana says

    Nov 20 at 4:21 pm

    congrats! It sounds like something i’d like to have.

    Reply
  23. 23

    Parisbreakfasts says

    Nov 23 at 8:23 pm

    Wonderful Anita!
    Paris isLollipop/succette City.
    Please comr back!

    Reply
  24. 24

    Stephanie says

    Nov 30 at 1:03 am

    YAY! This looks so awesome! Congrats!!!

    Reply
  25. 25

    Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    Dec 4 at 4:20 am

    Congratulations! That is so exciting — and the book cover is beautiful!

    Reply
  26. 26

    Jennifer Kahn Barlow says

    Dec 17 at 9:27 am

    Congrats on you latest book! I am an artist that paints sweets and am always on the look out for new subjects. I have toyed with the idea of painting lollipops but never found the perfect ones. Do you have any photos that you would not mind sharing? As, I work from photos. Thanks you so much!
    Jen

    Reply
    • 27

      Anita says

      Jan 21 at 8:35 pm

      Hi Jennifer,

      Thanks for your e-mail! The photos in my book are taken by the publisher so I have to ask them if it’s ok to paint reproductions of them. I might have some other personal photos you could use. E-mail me at [email protected] if you’d like to discuss some more! Thanks so much!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Lollipop Love is Here! A Giveaway to Celebrate says:
    Mar 18 at 9:29 am

    […] Announcing My Next Cookbook: Lollipop Love […]

    Reply
  2. Rose Saffron Lollipops for National Lollipop Day - Dessert First says:
    Jul 20 at 3:06 pm

    […] It’s National Lollipop Day, and to celebrate I’m sharing another of my favorite recipes, rose saffron lollipops, from my latest cookbook Lollipop Love! […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating





About Me
Mentions in the Press
Want to go to pastry school?
Email me

subscribe to receive posts in your inbox

Archives

best of dessert first


The Making of Macarons (Sucre Cuit Style)

Hong Kong Eggettes (Daan Jai) for Mom


Tis the Season

A Better Brioche for World Bread Day


Consider the Humble Chocolate Chip Cookie

A Feast of Figs


Pure Dessert, Pure Inspiration

My Own Remembrance of Things Past: Dan Tats


The Slow Drip of Coffee on a Languorous Summer's Day

Still Life of Strawberry Tart

disclosure

This site uses affiliate links. Purchasing through the links will give this site commissions. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

about pastrygirl

Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, baby girl, and rescue cockapoo Snickerdoodle. More about pastrygirl

my latest cookbook


My newest cookbook, Lollipop Love, is now out!

stay connected

Subscribe to new posts by email

  • home
  • my books
  • recipes
  • sweet san francisco
  • reviews
  • conversions
  • shop
  • archives
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

© 2006–2023 Anita Chu. All Rights Reserved. Design by Deluxe Designs