Alice In Bakingland by Alice Arndell

Review: Alice In Bakingland by Alice Arndell

Alice Arndell is a mother and home baker from New Zealand. From what I have read about her, she understands perfectly that baking is a science, and that decorating is an art. She understands that baking is not only about providing a sweet treat for your family, but can be cathartic for the baker too….

everyday cooking from italy

Review: Everyday Cooking From Italy by Benedetta Parodi

I didn’t really know anything about the author Benedetta Parodi until I picked up this book. What little information I found was that she is a journalist turned cooking show TV host, but back home she is one Italy’s best loved culinary celebrities. She has written several recipe books, although this book seems to be…

Maple and Nut Tart

On my recent trip to the states, along with a suitcase full of spices, candy corn and pop tarts, I brought back a huge bottle of maple syrup. I have already had fluffy American-style pancakes for breakfast about 3 times, just so that I could douse them in maple syrup. There is still plenty left,…

pies and tarts

Review: Pies and Tarts by Stéphane Reynaud

Stéphane Reynaud is a French chef and writer. I confess I know little about him, but I have to say I am impressed by this book. Pies and Tarts contains predominantly savoury dishes, with a small chapter of sweet pies, all recipes gathered from the regions of France. The recipes are varied, ranging from rustic…

pumpkin pie fudge

Pumpkin Pie Fudge

October is one of my favourite months. Not only does it signal the return of The Walking Dead, but also Halloween. It is also the time when the recipes I work on invariably have one thing in common – pumpkin. I am a big fan of pumpkin and have several recipes on here involving this…

Review: Sweet and Vicious: Baking With Attitude

Libbie Summers sounds like my kinda gal. Her advice at the beginning of the book is be fearless, be inspired, be creative, and most importantly, have fun. The subtitle of this recipe book is Baking With Attitude and I have to say I like anyone that does anything with attitude. It is an approach I…