The book is filled with 60 exciting recipes to help home bakers expand their cake repertoire and explore new flavours in their baking. It is almost impossible to think that even though I utterly adore The New Way to Cake, A Good Day to Bake is a "forever favourite" for me (I use this term to refer to the books a person will carry with them across their life into old age). Bu if you want to level up and dive into the world of spices and herbs, its time to do it with this book! Benjamina Ebuehi: Subconsciously, I'd always found that quite soothing, more the processes of baking and not as much as the end steps, but just the little bits in between to get there. In her Introduction she says: "It can be so easy to get lost and caught up in the rhythms of the week, but let the kitchen -- however big or small -- be a space in which you let loose, slow down and are present.

Everything feels personalized and fresh, created with care, and easy to replicate for the moderately skilled baker - with some manageable even for the true beginner.From the pumpkin purée incorporated into scones to the fried plantain nestled into the delicate quiche filling, there’s a hearty and earthy sweetness that just feels so homely and grounding. Going through the ritual of bringing out my measuring scales, pouring out flour, whipping up eggs, stirring the batter and impatiently slicing up warm cake is a beautiful thing that deserves to be enjoyed all year round, no matter the day, season or occasion. We're going to use really good vanilla pods to get the very best flavor and yeah, just celebrate it in the sponge, in the Swiss meringue buttercream where you can see the flecks of vanilla come through, and just really celebrate a spice that is used day in and day out by bakers absolutely everywhere, but just having it completely front and center and not hidden a ]way.

Read more about the condition New: An item that is still in its original shrink wrap from the manufacturer and the original manufacturer’s seal (if applicable) has not been removed. Setting aside a little time weekly to use my hands to create something that will bring a smile to people’s faces and joy to their bellies is an act I don’t take for granted. It's a tea that I choose at about three or four o'clock in the afternoon when I want something sweet. And even though I think baking is so precise, complex, and labor-intensive, I’m pretty tempted by Benjamina Ebuehi’s combinations of savoury and sweet. It's clear that she's looking to share the "therapeutic and comforting" nature of baking with her readers.

what is IN this 😭" they are like Pringles because once you pop (them in your mouth), you just can't stop! Going through the ritual of bringing out the measuring scales, pouring out flour, whipping up the eggs, stirring the batter and impatiently slicing into warm cake is a beautiful thing that deserves to be enjoyed all year round no matter the day, season or occasion.

In the book’s (delightfully titled) “Best of Beige” chapter, Ebuehi sings the praises of “almost-too- flaky-to-eat-without-making-a-mess sausage rolls.Whether you want to bring it to a picnic or throw it together for lunch, if you use rainbow carrots like Ebuehi recommends, this recipe is just as eye-catching as any decorated layer cake. Once again, Benjamini’s talent and warmth shine through as she demonstrates that every day is a good day to bake (my motto!