Late Summer Reading
Five books from Magnolia Network creators
Have you perused the list of incredible shows on the brand new Magnolia Network yet? The offerings feature a diverse group of creators and storytellers that I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of. In fact, one of the best parts of being in the Magnolia family is to share company with so many talented people.
Today I’m sharing five books from folks you can also find in the Magnolia Network lineup.
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Finding Freedom
Erin French, owner of the acclaimed Maine restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, shares her story in this moving memoir*. Every reader will feel a connection with Erin as she shares her darkest moments and greatest triumph. As a fellow female chef, Erin’s story especially resonated with me, but anyone who is looking for inspiration will love her story of overcoming the odds and chasing your passion to realize your dreams.
Home Sweet Road
Amanda Sudano Ramirez and Abner Ramirez are, frankly, awe-inspiring. They aren’t just life partners with three young kids, they also travel the world as folk duo, JOHNNYSWIM. In this book* they share tales of the road as partners and parents, as well as beautiful photos, poetry and more.
Floret Farm’s Discovering Dahlias
As the founder of Floret Flower Farm, Erin Benzakein is one of the foremost experts on farming flowers and creating stunning floral arrangements. This book* is a guide to all things dahlias, from planting and harvesting to arranging your own bouquets, and is a must-have guide for occasions that call for flowers.
New World Sourdough
My friend Bryan Ford put together this wonderful guide* to making all things sourdough bread. He starts with the basics of making a starter and shares some of his favorite sourdough recipes (with beautiful photos, of course) that showcase his creativity, including ciabatta, tortillas and more.
Magnolia Table
This list wouldn’t be complete without the founder and queen of Magnolia Network, Joanna Gaines. In the second volume of Magnolia Table* she expands beyond her list of favorite family recipes and shares 145 new recipes that push her comfort zone as she experiences creating new foods from scratch. There are so many wonderful recipes in this book, and the photos are absolutely stunning.
Here are a few other books by Magnolia Network stars!
Old Home Love by Andy and Candis Meredith*
AZ and the Lost City of Ophir by Andrew Zimmern*
Cúrate by Katie Button and Genevieve Ko*
My Garden World by Monty Don*
And don’t forget about my new book Zoë Bakes Cakes, where I demystify the craft of cake with more than 100 easy-to-use recipes. Beautiful, delicious cakes are absolutely within reach and I can’t wait to show you how. Check out the page for my book on zoebakes.com where I answer frequently asked questions.
Don’t forget, you can stream the first episode of my new show, Zoë Bakes, on Magnolia Network on discovery+, with more episodes coming on July 30! I can’t wait to share them with you.
PLUS: My first Magnolia Workshop, is now on the Magnolia Network App! Download the app “Magnolia | Time Well Spent” and watch my Cookie Workshop series to learn all about the Fundamentals of Baking: Cookies. There are 9 chapters that will guide you through some of my favorite recipes and help you create YOUR perfect cookie! This course is basically my Chocolate Chip Cookie 101 blog post on steroids where I bring you step by step through my process of changing a cookie to the texture and flavor profile you love. To find my course, open the app, find “Create,” then click “Workshops” and you’ll see me there!