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Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of books on cooking, decorating, gardening, weddings, and other domestic arts, and the founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. She lives in Bedford, New York.

As a young girl, Martha had few friends and dedicated her efforts to school work, bringing home report cards full of A's. She earned a scholarship to Barnard College in New York City, where she worked as a model and married a law student, taking his name to become Martha Stewart. She quit modeling when she became pregnant, and later went into her father-in-law's line of work, as a stockbroker for five years.

In 1976, in partnership with a friend from college, Stewart started a catering business in her basement. The business became quite successful, and when her partner soured on working with the perfectionist Stewart, Stewart bought her out - and the business became more successful. Stewart opened a retail store, where she sold her home entertainment kits. She co-authored a best-selling book, Entertaining, with long-time fashion maven Elizabeth Hawes. She started popping up on TV chat shows with tips for harried housewives. And while Stewart was showing America how to make autumn leaves and an old hanky into a lovely lampshade, her husband had an affair with one of her employees. The Stewarts divorced, and he married the employee. Meanwhile, Martha Stewart's business continued booming.

In 1991 she started her magazine, Martha Stewart Living. Business experts said it couldn't possibly compete with the established women's magazines, but of course, it was a hit. In 1993 she started her own television show, Martha Stewart Living, and insiders were not sure it would work, but of course it was enormously profitable. Like Henry Ford had perfected the assembly line, Stewart had perfected cross-promotion. Her show pushed her magazine, her magazine advertised her Martha Stewart branded wares for sale at K-Mart, and her appearances on talk shows brought viewers to her own show. As this cycle repeated, Stewart made more and more money, and of course she became a recurring punchline of jokes about anal perfection.

In 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Martha Stewart was under investigation for insider trading. She had sold 3,928 shares of ImClone Systems in December 2001, just before the Food & Drug Administration announced that it was scuttling ImClone's application to sell a new so-called wonder drug. It looked like classic insider trading, and it probably was, but oddly the feds never proved this in court, or even tried to prove it. Instead, they charged Stewart with four crimes (conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and two counts of making false statements to federal agents), all stemming from her conversations with investigators. A jury found her guilty, and she was sentenced to five months in prison. Under federal law, it is a crime to lie to a federal agent. And to be found guilty of lying to feds, you do not have to have taken an oath. The conversation does not have to be taped, and witnesses are optional.

After her conviction, Stewart resigned as CEO of Martha Stewart Omnimedia, and MSO stock crashed like 1929. Of her impending prison term, Stewart said, "I could do it... I'm a really good camper. I can sleep on the ground. There are many, many good people who have gone to prison. Look at Nelson Mandela." Condsiderable flack was generated by her comparison of her plight to Mandela's. Upon her release from prison, Stewart resumed control of her companies, albeit under house arrest.
- From www.nndb.com

From the publisher

Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more.

This essential addition to every cook's library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable visual equipment glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great bakers even better.

Filled with time-honored classics, such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as lots of new surprises, Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook will be reached for again and again, no matter the season or occasion.

"Here, you will find the recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about, and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you could only find in that little bakery that's no longer under the same management... Baking offers comfort and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We all hope that these recipes provide you with years of pleasure." - Martha Stewart