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The Lake District: Where to Eat, Sleep and Explore (Off the Beaten Track)
by Meg AbbottOff the Beaten Track: The Lake District is a thoughtfully curated guide revealing the hidden joys of the Lakes, including where to eat well, explore and rest along the way.As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District certainly has a lot going for it – misty peaks and glassy waters, plunging valleys, ancient paths and wide-open skies; with bustling pubs, snoozy villages and market towns in the shadows of mountains. It is a place of light and drama, sound and serenity. This idyllic place leaves you feeling peaceful, invigorated and inspired.Each chapter lays out a hand-picked selection of places to sample local flavours and find a home away from home in this beautiful region, as well as inspiration for activities that embrace the seasons. Whether you’re looking for breathtaking views from a day spent walking, quiet waters for wild swimming, the perfect pub for a post-hike pint or cosy cafés and independent bookshops, there’s something for everyone here.Off the Beaten Track is a series of handy books celebrating the UK’s most peaceful places to escape, explore and unplug. From rugged coastlines to high peaks and sleepy villages, we explore the most beautiful local spots to stay, eat and play. These books are here to help you reconnect with the land and discover parts of it you never knew existed. They are for nature lovers, city dwellers craving wide-open spaces, and world travellers in search of their next adventure.
Clean Green: Tips and Recipes for a Naturally Clean, More Sustainable Home
by Jen ChillingsworthLearn how to create your own cleaning products that are better and healthier to use and keep your home sparkling clean.What is in my cleaning products? Are these chemicals bad for my health? Do they damage the environment? How do I reduce the amount of plastic in my home? These are questions we should all be asking when it comes to cleaning our homes.Clean Green shows you how to tackle each room and cleaning task in a natural way. From laundry detergent, toilet cleaner and furniture polish to hand wash, dishwashing liquid, stain remover and air freshener, all the recipes for natural products in this book are quick and simple to make and, most important of all, they work! They're not expensive either, many will save you money in the long term and help you to cut down on your plastic waste too.Small steps. Big changes.
Chinese Made Easy: Simple, Modern Recipes for Every Day
by Kwoklyn WanDive into Chinese cooking with this delicious collection of more than 70 authentic, easy-to-follow recipes. With clear, uncomplicated instructions and accessible, supermarket-friendly swaps for traditional Chinese ingredients, Chinese Made Easy demystifies the process of cooking flavourful Chinese dishes at home. Starting with the basics, Kwoklyn teaches you the essential techniques used in Chinese cookery, from velveting meat to wok-cooking methods. Then, you'll learn to cook everything from Wontons and Dim Sum to meat-based dishes like Easy Char Siu Pork and Aromatic Braised Beef Stew. And with veggie recipes like Crispy Sticky Tofu, Salt and Pepper Aubergine Fritters and Sweet Soy Spring Onion Noodles, there's a recipe here for everyone.
California: Recipes Inspired by the Golden State
by Eleanor MaidmentCalifornia: Living + Eating is a glorious celebration of Californian food, looking at its history and origins and journeying through the state’s varied landscape, from Sonoma’s rolling vineyards to the deserts of Palm Springs, via the foodie hotspots of San Francisco and Los Angeles.Over 80 recipes capture the heart of the Californian spirit, with chapters covering a bright array of sweet and savoury brunch dishes including Whipped Ricotta on Toast with Blackberry Jam and Breakfast Burritos with Cheddar Scramble and Coriander Salsa.Colourful salads and light meals, such as Salmon, Citrus Kale and Black Rice Salad, are ideal for everyday eating, while the likes of Roast Chicken with Grapes, Onions and Sourdough, followed by stunning Cherry and Almond Galette are perfect for weekend entertaining. Recipes are designed to be accessible to all home cooks, with a focus on seasonality and good-quality produce.
How to Make Anything Gluten Free (The Sunday Times Bestseller): Over 100 Recipes for Everything from Home Comforts to Fakeaways, Cakes to Dessert, Brunch to Bread
by Becky ExcellOBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY FOOD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2022Are you avoiding gluten but yearn for fresh bread, all your favourite takeaways or a naan bread with your curry? And for your sweet tooth do you crave jam doughnuts, bakery-style cookies and classic cakes?How to Make Anything Gluten Free is the first cookbook that shows you how to unlock all the food you truly miss eating – but nothing tastes or looks "gluten-free". Becky Excell has spent years developing delicious dishes and sharing them with her followers on Instagram. She is here to show you that a gluten-free life can be exciting and easy, without having to miss out on your favourite foods ever again. Why restrict yourself to the obvious soups, salads and fruit? What you really want are the recipes that you think you& can't eat! From proper chicken chow mein to pad thai, doughnuts to lemon drizzle cake, cheesecake to profiteroles, French baguettes to pizza, plus dairy-free, vegan, veggie and low FODMAP options, Becky gives you all the recipes you'll ever need with tips and advice on how to make absolutely anything gluten-free.
The Essential Baby Care Guide
by Robert Winston Rebecca Chicot Diana HillHaving a baby is a fantastic event but it can be intense and challenging.From the start, there are so many vital things to understand and parents don't always know to whom or where to turn. With a panel of experts including Professor Robert Winston, The Royal College of Paediatrics and St John Ambulance offering up-to-date advice, this books gives well researched, medically backed-up information to help parents make the right decisions for themselves and for their baby.Looking at a range of subjects such as sleeping, feeing and first aid, each chapter is structured around common questions asked by parents. Amongst many others, the areas covered include: breastfeeding; how to maintain a bond between mother and baby if you choose to formula feed; moving to solids; health issues such as recognising a meningitis rash; when to go to hospital, immunisations and how they work; how to soothe your baby when crying; a guide to your baby's sleeping patterns; a guide to your baby's social, physical and cognitive development; and finally advice on safety and infant first aid.The Essential Baby Care Guide is the third in the series of reference books compiled by The Essential Parent Company and advised by Professor Robert Winston. With tips, lists of do's and don'ts and case studies, this book give you everything you need to know to look after your new baby in the first twelve months.
Foolproof Veggie Air Fryer: 60 Simple and Speedy Vegetarian Dishes
by Louise KenneyGet more plants on your plate, with 60 veggie-friendly air fryer recipes. Elevate your most-loved vegetables with this foolproof kitchen gadget. Whether you’re cooking for the family or need to easily cater for a vegetarian guest, Foolproof Veggie Air Fryer reveals just how simple it is to create satisfying dishes in little time and with zero fuss. From snacks to light bites, sides to mains, and even sweet treats, within this book you’ll find a huge variety of quick and straightforward meals that make the most of this must-have appliance. With step-by-step instructions and a photo for every recipe, packing flavour and texture into these inventive vegetarian and vegan dishes is effortless. The Foolproof series celebrates uncomplicated ways to cook, eat and make the most of your kitchen. The series includes: BBQ, One-Pot, Freezer, Veggie One-Pot, Fish, Picnic, Roasting Pan, Slow Cooker and Air Fryer.
The Little Book of Craft Beer: A Guide to Over 100 of the World's Finest Brews
by Melissa ColeIt has never been a better time for quality ale and brews. But with more amazing beers available than ever before, it’s hard to know which ones to choose.Do you want something sharp or smooth? Citrusy or herby? Light or heavy? In comes The Little Book of Craft Beer, which celebrates over 100 of the world’s most innovative and tastiest beers. From classic IPAs bursting with zingy hops to silky-smooth stouts, you’ll be pointed in the right direction to find the perfect brew for you.Self-confessed beer geek and expert Melissa Cole takes you through the brewing process and guides you to some of the best and most eclectic craft brewers. Combining two of her favourite passions – good-quality brews and delicious food, each section is finished with a cocktail and food recipe using beer as the key component.You will also discover a genuinely tasty selection of gluten- and alcohol-free offerings, as well a helpful advice on shopping for craft beer, tasting, and food pairing notes. Complete with clear and practical illustrations, and little known facts, hints, and tips throughout, The Little Book of Craft Beer is the perfect introduction for newcomers and connoisseurs alike.
Easy Speedy Vegan: 100 Quick Plant-Based Recipes
by Katy Beskow"...this book is a particular godsend to those who have only recently adopted the plant-based life, as well as those who are trying to cut down on meat consumption and boost intake of vegetables generally." - Nigella LawsonSimple, straightforward and delicious – Easy Speedy Vegan is the ultimate guide for plant-based mealtimes, bringing you 100 new recipes from bestselling author Katy Beskow. Easy to prepare, quick to cook and using readily available ingredients, this book is not only the go-to cookbook for new and established vegans, but also for home cooks looking for effortless ways to bring plant-based meals into their kitchen. The modern world of vegan cooking can often be confusing, but with a list of easy-to source store-cupboard essentials, useful kitchen equipment, details on common vegan substitutions and demystifying explanations of increasingly popular vegan ingredients (such as jackfruit and silken tofu) you’ll be able to produce delicious food, every time hunger calls. Whether you've got 10, 20 or 30 minutes, there’s something to satisfy at any time of the day, no matter how little time you have. This is feel-good, effortless food by an expert in vegan cooking – and the only plant-based cookbook you’ll ever need.
Istanbul: Recipes from the Heart of Turkey
by Rebecca SealWalk the streets of Istanbul and you’ll see a city of wonderful contradictions: step out of a stylish modern bar and you’re likely to turn a corner and find lamb kebabs roasting over coals on a tiny food cart, in the shadow of towering minarets.This fascinating place, where East meets West and Europe borders Asia, inspired Rebecca Seal and Steven Joyce to create Istanbul, a food tour of the city. From simple meze dishes to fragrant Ottoman-era stews, this book is full of delicious recipes - try roasted aubergines stuffed with spiced lamb, crunchy fennel salad with radishes and sumac, or chicken with almonds and apricots, and be transported to the kitchens of Istanbul. Set against the backdrop of Steven Joyce’s stunning food and travel photography, Istanbul is a colourful and exciting gastronomical jaunt around one of the world’s most fascinating cities.
The Great British Sewing Bee: All the Essential Tips, Advice and Tricks You Need to Improve Your Sewing Skills, Whatever Your Level (The Great British Sewing Bee)
by The Great British Sewing BeeThe BBC primetime series The Great British Sewing Bee, is back.Starting with the basics, from how to use a sewing machine and understand paper patterns, to knowing your fabrics and how to achieve that perfect finish – this is a go-to guide that you will keep referring back to.With a section that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing.For burgeoning sewers, this technique-focused book reveals the joys of sewing and the tools and skills required to progress. Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing – tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more – to guidance on adding decorative finishes including piping, exposed zips, appliqué and more, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to take the leap and start creating long-lasting projects to cherish.
3 Doughs, 60 Recipes: Sandwich Bread, Focaccia, Pizza – Easy-to-master Doughs and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Them
by Lacey OstermannLearn how to make bread simply and deliciously with three easy-to-master doughs made with instant yeast for SANDWICH BREAD, FOCACCIA and PIZZA from the queen of dough behind your favourite viral bread-making videos on social media, Lacey Ostermann (@_lacebakes_).Lacey presents 20 creative yet easily achievable recipes for each dough, whether you’re baking, topping, using up leftover bread or reworking the doughs into a variety of bread products. Every dough also has practical step-by-step instructions, detailed photography and QR codes to video tutorials that will fill you with confidence as you learn to make bread.* Focaccia dough can be baked into flavourful Chimichurri Focaccia, or turned into Cinnamon Raisin Bread or Roman-style Pizza. Any leftover focaccia can be turned into a Panzanella Salad.* Sandwich Bread chapter teaches you how to make the perfect White or Wholewheat Sandwich Bread to top with Grilled Nectarine, Burrata and Hot Honey. Try rolling the dough into Cheesy Garlic Swirls or Cinnamon Caramel Monkey Bread for a fun twist.* Pizza dough is prime time for topping creativity – make sure to try Lacey’s Roasted Pumpkin Pizza with Fresh Basil Pesto and use any leftover dough to make Flatbreads with Creamy Tzatziki Dip or fluffy Doughnuts.Bonus recipes for toppings, dips and sauces are included within the recipes to elevate your bakes – Hot Honey, Pink Pickled Onions, Homemade Ranch Dressing, Everything Bagel Seasoning and One-Minute Pizza Sauce are a few flavourful highlights.Lacey has taken her most-asked questions and feedback from home bakers and streamlined techniques to give you confidence and excitement about making and baking dough with instant yeast. There are even timelines to make sure you know how to make the bread work for you, so you don’t have to work for the bread.Whether you’re a newbie to breadmaking or a seasoned pro, grab a bag of flour, pop on an apron and let’s dough!
Keep Calm Cast On: Good Advice for Knitters (Keep Calm)
by Erika KnightKeep Calm and Cast On is a delightful pocket book full of quotes, quips and wit plus expert troubleshooting tips and techniques to keep the contemporary knitter calm in the face of a dropped stitch.The wise and often amusing quotes are compiled from a myriad of sources, including historical and contemporary essays, poems and fiction. Also included is a selection of previously unpublished quotes from contributors such as Kaffe Fassett, Jared Flood, Brandon Mably, Pip Lincolne and other luminaries of the knitting world.Knitting's calming properties are well documented, and interesting facts concerning the therapeutic benefits of practising this craft are interspersed amongst the quotes and technical tips, ensuring that this book is not just informative and humorous but also good for your well-being.Alongside the witticisms and fascinating facts is solid, practical advice designed to keep the knitter sane while all around them is unravelling. Erika will share her foolproof tips for making sure you don't get yourself into a tangle and that your knitting will go that much smoother.
Handbuilt: A Modern Potter's Guide to Handbuilding with Clay
by Lilly MaetzigCreate a collection of 23 stylish homewares with this modern guide to working with clay. Covering the oldest and most traditional ways to make pots, Handbuilt is a beginner's guide to hand building with clay – no pottery wheel required. This book will teach you the building blocks to working with clay and how to apply a professional finish to your pots including decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Learn how to create a collection of 22 stylish homeware designs using the three core techniques: coiling, pinching and slab building. Beginning with the basics to get you started, discover how to wedge clay, add texture and work with moulds, then put your new skills to the test through the projects that include coffee cups, a tea pot, vase, dinner plates, candle holders and more. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography to help inspire your own handmade journey alongside clear step-by-steps and Lilly's expert tips will lead you through the process, Handbuilt is the ultimate modern guide this popular, tactile and ancient craft.
Scandinavian Green: Simple Ways to Eat Vegetarian, Every Day
by Trine HahnemannScandinavian Green is a beautifully inspiring exposition of eating plants.In this timely book, Trine has created naturally inspiring recipes that make fruit and veg shine so brightly that home cooks will lose the habit of making meat the hero of the dinner plate. In a nod to the Scandinavian way of eating, the book offers over 100 vegetable-focussed recipes and incredible photography – shot over a whole year – to encourage anyone wanting to cut down on meat consumption to experiment with a wide range of fruit and veg, to entertain family and friends with plant-based feasts, and to change the focus of mealtimes for a greener way to cook and eat.The recipes take you through each season and include mains, breads, sweets, pantry staples and some special dishes for cooking outside.
Foolproof Freezer: 60 Fuss-Free Dishes that Make the Most of Your Freezer
by Rebecca WoodsDiscover 60 simple and affordable recipes, all with freezer staples at their heart.Organized by the most familiar frozen ingredients and with a few fresh additions, you’ll find anything from Fish Pie to Flatbreads and Sweetcorn Fritters to Seafood Gumbo, in this useful collection of reliable recipes.Foolproof Freezer will be the go-to favourite for anyone looking for a tasty meal that is no fuss and easy on the pocket.
Fantastic Eats!: & How to Cook Them – Fabulous Recipes for Children to Make
by Angellica BellThis is the book for children aged 5 and upwards who are keen to get into the kitchen and start cooking but don't want boring grown-up cookbooks.Angellica Bell has not only spent years as a presenter on CBBC and BBC, she's a fantastic cook who won BBC TV's Celebrity Masterchef. Through 30 fun, step-by-step recipes that she makes with her own children, in Fantastic Eats! Angellica gets youngsters excited about creating tasty sweet and savoury dishes for everyone to share.Her recipes will bring the whole family together as you try your own home-made hamburgers, butternut squash and sweet potato fritters, Jamaican rock buns and icy watermelon lollies. Every recipe has photos and instructions to show you exactly what to do, so parents can put their feet up while the children cook! (Make sure you do the washing-up afterwards, guys!)An essential book for every household with young children, Angellica's recipe ideas, fun tips and inspiration will make a masterchef of even the youngest member of the household.
Batched & Bottled: Cocktails to Make Ahead
by Max Venning Noel VenningSick of standing in the corner making cocktails while everyone else is having fun? Fed up of having to buy loads of expensive spirits and bitters? Just want to pour a delicious cocktail any time, any place?Batched & Bottled features 50 of the best recipes for batched and bottled cocktails – cocktails you can pre-make and bottle, and either pour straight over ice or leave to mature for an hour, a month or even a year. You’ll have cocktails you can drink when you get in from work, or bottles you can crack open come Christmas/summer/birthday/Friday.From negronis and manhattans to more complex concoctions you can infuse with botanicals or fermented ingredients, the recipes follow the seasons and range from simple, stir-through mixes, to more elaborate drinks that require kitchen prep.
Crystals: The Modern Guide to Crystal Healing
by Yulia Van DorenFrom choosing and using to programming, charging and cleansing, Crystals is a modern guide to enhancing your life with these enchanting stones.Often referred to as ‘wisdom keepers’, crystals hold millions of years of the Earth’s history within them. Through emitting steady vibrations, they will help you to become more centered and balanced, creating spaces of Zen around you and your home.Featuring 60 of the most common and interesting crystals, this is a practical guide that will teach you about each stone’s individual properties and how to harness their powers. Discover which crystals are right for you, where best to position them, the perfect pairings and learn how to look after your crystals on a daily basis to deflect any negativity in your life.Whether you use Fluorite to increase your productivity, Smoky Quartz to detoxify or Rose Quartz to create harmony in your relationships, this practical guide will equip you with all you need to harness the power of your crystals. Disconnect with the digital world and reconnect with your spiritual self as Crystals provides a fresh take on crystal healing that helps you to enhance your inner positivity.
Giffords Circus Cookbook: Recipes and Stories From a Magical Circus Restaurant
by Nell Gifford Ols HalasWinner of the Guild of Food Writers General Cookbook Award 2021"One of the most memorable and enjoyable restaurants imaginable." – Gastronomica"Utterly brilliant, fun, uplifting show." – Dara O'Briain"Absolutely beautiful and fun and heart-stopping. See this!" – Dawn FrenchGiffords Circus has been touring the south of England every summer since 2000. It is a traditional village circus with a uniquely British flavour, blended with extraordinary acts from all over the world. Their restaurant Circus Sauce is headed by chef Ols Halas and seats circus goers in a beautifully decorated tent on site. They offer a new menu every week and use seasonal and local produce from the surrounding area. They serve freshly baked bread, roast chicken and truffle suet pudding, smoked ham hock in pastry, dressed crab with samphire, queen of puddings, mounds of Eton mess, and lots more, with some guests returning several times in the summer to experience a new menu within familiar surroundings.This extraordinary book is a celebration of the food that brings the circus and its audience together, alongside the story of the circus itself and its vibrant community. Full of colour, personalities, stories and images of the circus and its slow journey through the English summer countryside, the book's 100 recipes are nothing but delicious, joyful and hearty.
Tilly and the Buttons: Sewing Patterns to Make for Kids Aged 0–12 Years
by Tilly WalnesMaking clothes for little ones is so much fun – whether you’re sewing for your own children, grandchildren or friends’ kids. Tilly & the Buttons: Mini Makes is the go-to resource for clothesmaking for babies and children, written by sewing trailblazer and mum of two Tilly Walnes. The book includes six sewing patterns for kids aged 0 to 12 years, plus multiple variations totalling 24 projects. Cute, comfortable and practical, these are the kinds of clothes children will want to wear every day – and have crucially passed the playground test. With clear step-by-step instructions presented in Tilly and the Buttons’ signature user-friendly style, the book is suitable for sewists of all levels. It’s also packed with practical tips and inspiration on topics such as choosing fabrics for childrenswear, embellishment ideas, involving little ones in sewing, and more. Full-scale pattern sheets are included in the book ready to trace off, or alternatively you can download and print PDF versions.
Leaf: Lettuce, Greens, Herbs, Weeds - Over 120 Recipes that Celebrate Varied, Versatile Leaves
by Catherine PhippsFINANCIAL TIMES BEST FOOD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2019 THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR 2019 Shortlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book of the Year 2019 Telegraph 20 best cookbooks to buy autumn 2019 Spectator Best Cookbooks to buy Christmas 2019 "Leaf is so full of richly varied recipes I am hungry to cook, from herb butters, vinegars and sauces, to robust dishes and both elegant and cosy desserts. Don’t be misled by title: it is not a book of salads!" – Nigella Lawson“Phipps is curious, scholarly and greedy… venturing into labyrinths that lead to surprising facts and observations and truly terrific recipes. She then stands by your side and talks to you as you cook.” – Diana Henry, Telegraph"Phipps is a cookery writer who deserves to be better known... this new one is her masterpiece: a joyous and beautiful celebration of leafiness." – Bee Wilson, The Sunday Times"Phipps has one of the most characteristic and engaging voices in contemporary food writing... Comprehensive, as always, but also innovative and surprising." – Tim Hayward, Financial TimesLeaf is a celebration of edible leaves in all their versatility. Bitter, pungent, peppery, lemony, sweet – in terms of flavour profiles, is there any ingredient so diverse?And from the palest shades of white and yellow, through to the deepest, darkest greens, via blushing reds and pinks, and rich purples, leaves are a riot of colour and texture. A leaf can be the tiniest microherb or a huge elephant ear. Tightly furled torpedoes, floppy with a peony blowsiness, spiky, crinkly, curly, delicate or feathery...From lettuces and herbs, through brassicas and even tea, Catherine Phipps explores the world of culinary leaves through meticulous research, evocative writing and over 120 foolproof recipes. With her recipes taking in soups, salads, brunches, starters, mains, puddings, baking, preserves and drinks, this is the essential book on cooking with leaves of all kinds.
Paris Pastry Club: A Collection of Cakes, Tarts, Pastries and Other Indulgent Recipes
by Fanny ZanottiA charming collection of pastries and sweet treats from a French girl turned London pastry chef.In Paris Pastry Club Fanny Zanotti recalls her food memories and favourite recipes of France through all the flavours of her childhood. Taste her grandma's rich nougat, her mama's orange and yoghurt cake that was inhaled on Sundays, and a fail-safe recipe for crepes that she perfected at her papa's creperie.As well as old favourites, Fanny shares her own recipes from her years as a successful pastry chef. Make a Lemon Weekend Loaf for lazy Saturdays, comforting, chocolate-packed Break-up Cake and mouthwatering Better-Than-Brownies Cookies.Let Fanny hold your hand as she gives step-by-step instructions on how to make all persuasions of pastry. Steal her clever advice on how to save time by making ahead, freezing, and even using the microwave without losing the magic.Illustrated throughout with Fanny's delightful line drawings, Paris Pastry Club will give you the confidence to release your inner pastry chef and is a must for anyone who loves to bake.
Intarsia Knits: 12 Colourful Knitwear Designs to Make Your Own
by Anna HusemannCreate 12 colourful, unique intarsia knits for all seasons. Going beyond basic knitting skills, Intarsia Knits will inspire you to create bold, multicoloured knitwear and features 12 projects for size-inclusive garments (UK 4–34) and accessories including a sweater, top, scarf, tote bag, mittens and more. German textile designer Anna Husemann takes you step-by-step through the intarsia technique, from knitting with multiple balls of yarn to joining fields of colour together, before you take on the projects, which feature full-colour knitting charts and detailed instructions. Discover Anna’s unique way of developing her designs and try creating fun colour combinations for your own projects. Learn the difference between intarsia and stranded colourwork and how to combine intarsia with other knitting techniques to take your makes to the next level. For intermediate knitters who want a new challenge, Intarsia Knits will show you how to get creative with your knitting!
The Italian Baker: The Great International Baking Tradition Revisited by an Italian Lifestyle Enthusiast
by Melissa FortiMelissa Forti is the Italian Baker. In her tea room in an idyllic medieval town near Tuscany, she bakes beautiful cakes that combine Italian traditions with her own modern twists.This book is a collection of Melissa's favourite tarts, celebration cakes, loaves, biscuits and coffee-time treats borne out of her unique style of baking. Every recipe is a treat, taking in deliciously popular Italian ingredients like olive oil, mascarpone, almonds and stunning fresh fruit.Melissa gives perennial favourites like carrot cake, brownies, chocolate cake and cheesecake a fresh, Italian makeover, as well as sharing traditional Italian recipes and others handed down through her family. Every cake and cookie tells a story, reflecting Melissa's travels, her passion for good food and the love of her Italian heritage.