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"Sarah Kieffer embodies Midwestern charm in everything she does, from her award-winning food blog to her famous pan-banging chocolate chip cookies. The recipes in her fifth and latest book, 100 Afternoon Sweets, are full of so many enticing flavors that I could hardly choose what to bake."--Epicurious

From Sarah Kieffer, the beloved baker behind 100 Cookies, 100 Morning Treats, and the popular Vanilla Bean Blog, here are 100 recipes for the most craveable afternoon treats.

Sarah Kieffer's pan-banging cookie technique became a viral sensation, leading to her bestselling debut cookbook, 100 Cookies. In 2023, her 100 Morning Treats was named a Best Cookbook of the Year by Epicurious, along with landing on a slew of Best Cookbook lists from Bon Appetit, Forbes, and more. Now, it's time for a new volume dedicated to the joy of afternoon indulgence!

From one-bowl snacking cakes to bigger baking projects, here are 100 little treats to help you push past the midday slump, including:

• Pecan Espresso Bars
• Roasted Strawberry Cream Pie
• Kitchen Sink Crispy Treats
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake
• Straight-Up Yellow Snacking Cake
• Giant Pop Tart
• Fig Scones
• And much more!

Mornings are better with Coffee Cards. From TikTok sensation Coffee Bae comes this irresistible deck of 50 recipes for fancy coffee drinks you can easily make at home.

Whenever you need a kickstart to your morning or a midday pick-me-up, pull a card from this adorable box to discover an inventive recipe for a delectable, energizing beverage:

• A hot summer day calls for a refreshing, tart Coffee Lemonade.
• Sip a Gingersnap Cookie Cappuccino on a cozy winter evening.
• Start your morning off right with a strong and frothy Greek Frappe.
• Afternoon slump? Try a Matcha Cold Foam, with just enough zip to get you through the workday.

A photo of every coffee bev and a booklet full of tips for making syrups and stocking your java bar complete this cute package. Wrap it up with a bag of coffee beans, a set of mugs, or a French press, and voila: the perfect gift for a college student, a new homeowner, and anyone who loves, needs, and looks forward to their daily cup of joe.

COFFEE EXPERTISE: Vivian Nguyen, a.k.a. Coffee Bae, has built a devoted following of one million+ on social media, thanks to her tasty, trendy recipes and fresh visual aesthetic. She's also launched her own coffee brand (a bag of Coffee Bae beans would be the perfect thing to gift alongside this deck!). Coffee Cards distills Vivian's coffee expertise into a handy package for coffee lovers everywhere.

#COFFEELIFE: The coffee channel on TikTok has more than 5 billion views, and Coffee Bae is one of the most popular creators in this space. The ritual of making fancy homemade coffee drinks at home is here to stay, and specialty coffees—including food-topped lattes, cold foam, milk frothing, alternative milk lattes, and more—are all the rage. This coffee recipe deck features instructions for all these specialty drinks and more, ensuring you can make your cafe favorites in the comfort of your own kitchen.

YEAR-ROUND RECIPES: Discover recipes for hot and iced coffee drinks with a wide range of flavors. Some recipes are simple and straightforward, like Espresso con Panna and Coffee Spritzer, while others take a little more preparation, like Mint Chocolate Chip Coffee. No matter your craving—comforting and warm, icy and refreshing, fruity and fun—there's a recipe here for you. 

DELIGHTFUL ANYTIME GIFT: Three out of four Americans drink coffee, so you or someone you know would likely love this deck! In a petite package, Coffee Cards makes a thoughtful gift alongside a thermos, mug, glassware, flavored syrup, or other coffee paraphernalia for almost any occasion (housewarming, hostess gift, birthday, stocking stuffer—you name it).

Travel to a farmhouse in Normandy to learn to cook with the seasons, shop at the green markets, and adapt traditional French cooking techniques with modern twists.

With rich and transporting photography, a back-to-basics approach to French cooking, and an inspiring story of starting over, French Kitchen Lessons is your passport to the abundance and beauty of the French countryside.
 
In 2010, Cat Bude and her husband packed up their house and kids and moved from the Pacific Northwest to Normandy, France. Uprooted and longing for connection, the search for a home base began. They found that and more in the form of a run-down, rambling farmhouse, overrun with wild rabbits. Now restored, and lovingly named Rabbit Hill Farm, this is the center of Cat’s world, and her vehicle for sharing the joys of country life with others, from guided market trips to lavender harvest parties, and cooking classes. 
 
Following the seasons, French Kitchen Lessons begins with classic French staples like sauces, and stocks, then teaches you how to create simple, satisfying, and elegant dishes like Steamed Mussels with Pernod, Summer Vegetable Tian, a Wild Mushroom Omelet, Cider-Braised Pork, and Lemon Poppy Seed Crêpes—all inspired by the French market-to-table tradition.
 
Finding a common language in food and feeding others, French Kitchen Lessons is a celebration of food, farm life, and the seasons–not only the seasons of the year, but the seasons of life: starting over, finding your place, and creating new connections.