Rose Levy Beranbaum has been called the "Diva of Desserts," "the most meticulous cook who ever lived," and "Legendary Baker." And add this recent accolade -- "If ever there was a cookbook author who could place her hands on top of yours, putting you through the proper motions, helping you arrive at just the right touch, Beranbaum is the one."

Rose was a three time winner of a James Beard Award: for her first book The Cake Bible in both Baking and Desserts, and Book of the Year, 1989, and for Rose's Christmas Cookies, Baking and Desserts, 1991.