Master baker and star of the #1 hit TLC show, Buddy Valastro tells his inspiring story and recounts his familys warm memories from a lifetime of living, loving, and cake making in this heartfelt memoir, in which he also shares family recipes for the bakerys most popular treats. Buddys beautifully designed cakes are the stuff of legend-and so is the remarkable story of his father, a beloved pillar of the community and himself a talented baker who set the stage for his familys rise to the pinnacle of their industry. This is the incredible true story of how Carlos Bakery came to be, how one hard-working family made Buddys fathers dream of making their beloved bake shop a household name a reality. The special bond and loving dynamic of the Valastro clan make this an uncommonly touching and truly inspiring memoir. Here are twenty-five recipes for Carlos Bakerys most sought-after pastries, pies, and cakes, as well as some of Buddys never-before-revealed tips for baking, along with fun facts and trivia.