Bread Machines For Dummies

Glenna Vance
(Milwaukee, WI) is director of consumer affairs for a major ingredient manufacturer in the Midwest. A published author, Glenna has been involved in developing consumer recipe programs with major appliance manufacturers and ingredient companies. As a board member of the Milwaukee chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food, Glenna is instrumental in bringing nationally renowned culinary professionals to Milwaukee for culinary programs and events.

Tom Lacalamita
(Long Island, NY) is a bestselling author of five appliance-related cookbooks. Nominated for a James Beard cookbook award, Lacalamita is considered to be a national authority on housewares and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows across the country. With a passion for food, cooking, and all sorts of kitchen gadgets, Tom is also a spokesperson for various food and housewares manufacturers.

 

Dedicated with love to my mom, Mildred Weir, who has been a queen in her kitchen all these many years and a positive influence in my life. —Glenna Vance

I dedicate this book to my mother, Frances Porretta, a woman of great culinary talent, who over the course of my life has given me her unconditional love and support. —Tom Lacalamita

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Bread Machines For Dummies,
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