Marshmallow Madness!
Well, the big day has arrived, friends. Like a sweet, fluffy, puffy brand new baby, my first cookbook all about the art of homemade marshmallows becomes a part of the cookbook world today! I hope you’ll pick up a copy, cook from it, and of course report back.
Even if I hadn’t written it, I’d tell you that it’s a super fun little book, full of all sorts of flavors and riffable recipes, baking tips and crafty edible gift ideas. It’s got everything from the classics like vanilla and chocolate, to fresh and fruity flavors, boozy cocktail-inspired mallows, stuff for the adventurous foodie types (I’m looking at you, Maple Bacon and Pineapple-Rosemary) and novelty flavors for kids of all ages (bubble gum and Kool Aid mallows, anyone?). There’s even a dessert section that teaches you how to incorporate homemade marshmallow into a bevy of sweet treats, and how to transform it into irresistible frostings and fillings. Overall, it’s a glorious celebration of sugar in which I hope you will fearlessly partake.
You know, the whole time I was writing this book, testing recipes and generally living life like a Morgan Spurlock documentary while surrounded by unfathomable amounts of white sugar and corn syrup, I thought about you guys. I thought about how you might use this book, and what you’d need to know to have the most fantastically enjoyable marshmallow-making experience possible. So I hope all of that comes through and that you have a heck of a great time working from this little book. Enjoy!
Pick up a copy of Marshmallow Madness! at your nearest bookstore (harassing them if they don’t have it on their shelves), or order a copy from the good folks at Amazon.
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It looks fantastic, Shauna! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and I’ll make sure to pick up this book soon.
Great job!
I know you’ve been a regular around these parts, Mandy.
Hope you pick it up and enjoy!
I’m so, so proud of you, Shauna. Even if I didn’t know you, I’d be doing backflips to discover such an ultimately irresistible book, but knowing that it comes from the sweet heart & soul of one incredible woman and kindred spirit (that’d be you) makes it infinitely special. I literally check the mailbox every day praying it will be there (I’m not even kidding), and I am just busting at the seams to read it. Or mabye that’s because I eat cake 7 days a week…either way, I’m proud to call you my friend and simply cannot wait to see what other magic you’re whipping up over there. Congratulations to you! xoxo
I want to print this comment and frame it. Thank you, sweet friend! xo
This looks ridiculously delicious! The cover itself is a candy lovers dream!
I myself still have a hard time not biting into it.
So awesome! Congratulations Shauna.
Thank you, Urvashee!
Shauna! I’m so excited for you! Can’t wait to pick this up.
Thank you so much! Hope you love it.
the book is placed in my “high priority” amazon wishlist!
looks great!
Ultimate compliment! Thanks!
Wow, I just found it on… Amazon’s French site! Obviously, it’s annimport and it’ll take a little longer to get to Paris but I’m so excited already
I hope you’ll find it worth the wait. I even threw in a more traditional French guimauve recipe, just for you.
congratulations!! definitely need to pick up a copy!!
Yeah, you do!
Mine came yesterday! It is gorgeous! I can’t wait to try out the recipes. I also love the puffy cover of it. Definitely eye candy
Thank you so much!
I just ordered this and cannot wait till it gets here! I just made chocolate covered marshmallows and can’t wait to try all your amazing creations. Thanks
Yes! So glad to hear it.
Hi, I was wondering if you had any gelatin-free (well, what I mean is vegetarian) marshmallows in your book? My sister is vegetarian, and so I’ve always wanted to make her marshmallows because she really used to like them, but I’ve read that you can’t just substitute vegetarian options for gelatin. I really love your blog, so it would be awesome to find that your book has an answer
Yes! There is a fab Vegan Vanilla Marshmallow recipe that can be flavored with tons of different extracts and candy oils. My sister is vegan, and it’s totally approved by her!
I have recently become inspired thanks to Pinterest to try and make my own marshmallows and your blog is the first one I have looked at. The recipe for the Maple Bacon S’mores sounds out of this world! I can’t wait to order your book and find more creative ideas!
Shauna, I know my post arrrives a bit late but I’ve only recently joined your wonderful blog. Many, many, many congratulations on your book. I can only imagine how excited and proud you must feel about this achievement, I’m looking forward to reading through its pages. Congrats once more!
I recently purchased your marshmallow madness and love the book. I did have one question however…when making the cocoa marshmallow I found that my attempt of following the recipe was that they came out too soft. I’ve been making mallows for awhile and I wanted to try the chocolate version you had in your book which is a bit different from my other recipes. Can you tell me what I’m doing wrong? Maybe not heating the syrup hot enough perhaps?
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I order your book today and I ‘ve just discovered your blog.
Did you take the fotos in your book ?
I just received your book as a gift from my sister-in-law and I absolutely love it! Congratulations on your first book and I look forward to making lots of sugary confections from the recipes. By the way, the Marshmallow Madness brackets inside the front and back covers are a.w.e.s.o.m.e. and totally hilarious. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the rest of us!
We love your book! Our customers love your book! Our teeth are hurting a little from so much wonderful sweetness! Thank you for putting it together. We are looking forward to Pure Vanilla.
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I know this is late coming but I just saw your book on the Barnes and Noble site and just had to have it. I love making marshmallows and I can’t wait to get your book!