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From soft and chewy basics to sandwich cookies, biscotti, macarons, and Florentines, easy recipes to help home bakers master the art of cookies, including tips for gluten-free, vegan, and high-altitude bakingWith its "baking 101" approach, Cookies for Everyone has something for every baker -- naturally gluten-free recipes, with easy swaps for vegan or nut-free options, even including instructions for baking at any altitude. Mimi's Tips and Tricks walk readers through key steps and techniques, demystifying baking; her clear instructions cover everything from basic cookies to sandwich cookies and biscotti. And for anyone who thinks more sophisticated cookies (such as macarons and Florentines) are impossible to make at home, let alone for "special diets," think again -- Mimi's excellent counsel will have you baking up a storm in no time.
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Mimi Council owns and operates Dessert'D Organic Bake Shop, one of the highest elevation bakeries in the country. Mimi is a self taught baker that loves sweets just as much as living an active and healthy lifestyle. Her recipes represent the kind of life she lives with minimal and organic ingredients. Mimi has made a name for herself by providing recipes that can be made at both high altitude and sea level, with just one simple adjustment. Mimi and her desserts have been featured in SHAPE Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, 100 Layer Cake, The Nest, and The Feedfeed, among others. When Mimi isn't baking, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, running and spending time with her dog and husband in the amazing mountains she calls home.Mimi's love for cookies came from her YiaYia (which means Grandma in Greek) . All throughout her childhood Mimi stuffed her face full of as many cookies as she could before her healthy Mom stopped her. Growing up in a very strict and healthy household taught Mimi that it's all about balance. Now, staying active and enjoying dessert every day go hand in hand, as long as there's a cookie in one of those hands.
