Perhaps the first humorous and unintimidating baking cookbook, Melissa Gray's "All Cakes Considered" chronicles the author's triumphs through over a year of weekly baking projects. What began as a simple gesture by bringing a cake to work on a dreary Monday morning quickly became a celebrated tradition at National Public Radio. With her quick wit and calm, non-scientific approach to baking, Gray's recipes are easy to follow and feasible for any home baker. Each chapter focuses on a different genre of cake baking, breaking down the recipes according to techniques, ingredients, and special supplies to ensure success both in the kitchen and the next morning by the water cooler.