Author Talk: Alex George, "In the Mood to Bake: Extraordinary Treats from Lily P. Crumbs"

Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore are excited to welcome author, Alex George, who will discuss her debut cookbook, In the Mood to Bake. Alex will be in conversation with author and influencer, Anna Gass.

Thursday, October 8th at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.

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About the Book
What happens when curiosity, science, nostalgia, and a whole lot of resilience meet in the kitchen? You get In the Mood to Bake, the debut cookbook from Alex George, the baking content creator and recipe developer behind the beloved online baking community "Lily P Crumbs."

Alex has earned a devoted following for her playful approach to baking, like gourmet remixes on classic 90’s lunchbox treats, ice cream cakes, and her viral chocolate chip cookie spreadsheet. In the Mood to Bake blends her passion for baking with her knowledge of the science behind the recipes, as seen in her appearances on Good Morning America and The Jennifer Hudson Show.

In the Mood to Bake features 75 recipes from gooey cookies and nostalgic lunchbox treats to ice creams, breakfast sweets, and elegant cakes. Whether she’s reinventing Pop-Tarts, dirt cake or building a classic opera cake, Alex writes with clarity, warmth, and a genuine love of experimentation.

About Alex George
Alex George is a self-taught baker, recipe developer, food blogger, and content creator behind @LilyPCrumbs. A former broadcaster, she brings a unique blend of joyful curiosity and easy-to-understand science to her recipes. Her work has earned her a devoted following of more than 600,000 across platforms, and she has been featured on Good Morning America and The Jennifer Hudson Show. She lives and bakes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the oven is always on.

About Anna Gass
Anna Francese Gass is a cookbook author, recipe developer and culinary influencer. Known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes, Anna’s Reels have been viewed by millions around the world. Her widely acclaimed first book, Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories From The Tables of Immigrant Women was published in 2021. Anna appears regularly on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, The Today Show, and The Rachael Ray Show, and her recipes are 5-star rated on the New York Times Cooking website.