28-01-2025
Inspiration and recipes in ‘Our American Dream Cookbook'
Among the trailblazers is Amie Kesler of Carolyn's Krisps in Chicago, who launched her vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free cheddar crackers using her grandmother's recipe and the program's support. Her white bean dip with roasted red peppers can pair with any cracker. Boston-area companies include Kristine Cortese and David Warner of City Feed and Supply in Jamaica Plain, who offer their tangy pickled green tomato recipe, and Heather Higgins Yunger of Top Shelf Cookies, whose OFD — Oaty, Fudgy, Delicious — cookies live up to their name. Then there's Carlene O'Garro, the Boston native behind Delectable Desires Pastries, whose heartfelt journey is inspiring — and whose lemon raspberry cake with vanilla buttercream recipe is worth the effort.
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The book wraps up with a nod to its roots — beer — offering a five-step guide to evaluating a brew. You might see the book as a tribute to Jim Koch's vision of combining business success (he began brewing Samuel Adams beer over 40 years ago) with social impact, but it's also a good read, especially for anyone dreaming of starting their own venture. $30. Available at
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