Hey, it's Empire's Book of the Day. I'm Andrew Limbaugh. There are book titles that are

vague and vibe, and there are book titles that'll tell you exactly what you're in for. Today's book

is the latter. It's The Cookie That Changed My Life and more than a hundred other classic cakes,

cookies, muffins, and pies that will change yours by Nancy Silverton.

Obviously, it's a cookbook, and it's obviously focused on desserts and treats and baked goods.

And in this interview with here and now's Robin Young, Nancy Silverton, a founder of a world-renowned

bakery in L.A. makes the argument for a cookbook that in the age where you can probably just look up

lemon bar recipe and get a gazillion hits, there is some value in having an expert, like

Nancy, give you her best shot at it.

Live changing cookies after the break.

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Sorry, but I have to leave now because I just tasted the cookie that promised to change

my life, and indeed, I am now going to be a backup singer for Bruce Springsteen.

I wish, but the cookie that changed my life is great, and so is the new cookbook of the same title from Nancy Silverton,

winner of a James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef and Michelin Stars,

co-owner of L.A.'s Pizzeria Moza and Osteria, founder of the world-renowned La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant.

Her brioche famously made Julia Child cry.

Chef Nancy Silverton joins us now from Tuscany. Welcome.

Nice to sort of be there. No, actually, it's nicer where I am right now. I know it is.

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