Mary Cech

"Writing seemed like the next natural progression in my culinary career. Sharing a fraction of my pastry knowledge in the form of recipes and writing has become another outlet for my culinary creativity and passion."

Mary’s first cookbook
The Wine Lover’s Dessert Cookbook
is a double-sweet experience!

USA Today, the San Francisco
Chronicle, and the Chicago Sun-Times
have all featured this delectable book
that highlights exquisite pairings of
hand crafted desserts with sweet wines
for the ultimate tasting experience.

Mary Cech and Jennie Schacht
Photography by Frankie Frankeny

Click here to see sample entries
and how to order this book

Her next book The Art of Savory Baking & Pastry,
(working title, Chronicle Publications 2009) is another
union that transforms usually-thought-of-as-sweet-
desserts, into comforting savory fare. Recipes include:
Portobello Mushroom, Rosemary, and Shallot Cream
Clafouti; Onion, Fennel, and Orange Upside-Down Cake;
and Chicken Dijon Brown Betty.