Bread & Cakes

Bread is one of life's staples. The great variety of breads on offer today - olive bread, walnut bread, Indian flat breads, ciabatta, pain rustique - have raised bread to gourmet status. You can pay £10 in Waitrose for a fancy French loaf that supposedly offers an entirely new eating experience! This simple book encourages everyone to try their hand at basic bread recipes then, Jamie Oliver style, to add different flavours to produce delicious loaves and rolls at home. Christian Aid partners from around the world offer recipes for ethnic breads; there is a section of recipes, from soups to desserts, that use bread and a final section on what to do with bread leftovers.

Sets out 25 fun and fabulous cakes that are ideal for that special celebration, including an enchanting fairy castle, a delightful Jack-in-the-box, mouth-watering chocolate ruffles, a Halloween Pumpkin, baby's cradle and a figgy pudding.

The Peachey family enjoy fine meals each night now that everyone takes turns cooking. Everyone, that is, except grumbling Pa Peachey - until some unsatisfactory bread pushes him to try baking. Convinced that he has found his true calling, Pa sets his sights on winning the town Bake Off. Unfortunately, his great ideas far surpass his skills, and soon Pa's ambitions are crumbling under the weight of 3,784 pieces of gingerbread ... McTavish smells disaster in the making, and it looks like he's going to have to save the day - again.

Split between war-torn Cyprus and North London in the 1970s and 1980s this is a story of the choices women have to make to survive, and a portrait of ordinary lives marked by loss and war and grief.

I have strived to always make my table a place my family, friends, and visitors love to be. (for a simple pie and coffee or a full-blown dinner) To do this, I have had to step out of my comfort zone and learn to have fun trying new recipes to make my table exciting and offer everyone a reason to come together. In my first book, I have shared my favorite recipes that will help you start to make your table the place everyone loves to gather at. No more begging or bribing the kids to come, (I smile as I say that!) make meals a memorable moment and soon you will be creating lasting memories of wonderful times shared while passing the mashed potatoes and gravy! These are the times I feel truly blessed.

The first book from the stand-out star from the most popular series of The Great British Bake Off ever

Former royal chef Carolyn Rob presents sumptuous recipes for tea time designed to inspire and entice bakers and lovers of afternoon tea, of all ages. Set against a backdrop of twelve of Britain's most stunning palaces and residences, the recipes are a mix of traditional, contemporary and whimsical; each one with its own unique twist.

Over 60,000 copies sold! From tacos to tostadas, enchiladas to nachos, every dish celebrates the tortilla! Over 100 easy to prepare, festive recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Filled with Southwestern flavours!

Introducing 'Love is a Pink Cake', an enchanting tale penned by the talented Claire Ptak. Published just recently in 2023, this book has already started to make waves in the literary world. The genre of this book is a delightful mix of romance and drama, offering a unique perspective on love and relationships. Set against the backdrop of everyday life, the story unfolds with a charm that is quintessentially Ptak. The book takes you on a journey through the intricacies of love, symbolized by the 'Pink Cake'. It's a story that is as sweet and layered as the cake itself. Published by Vintage Publishing, a name synonymous with quality literature, the book is a testament to their commitment to bring diverse stories to readers. 'Love is a Pink Cake' is not just a book, but an experience that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. Dive into this English language masterpiece and let the magic of love and pink cake unfold.

The combination of flour, yeast, water and salt, bread is a mainstay of diets around the world. TV chef Angela Gray provides recipes for some of the staple loaves, along with a range of breads from around the world - all accompanied by information on the key skills needed to make bread, including kneading, proving, fermenting, plaiting and more.

Beautiful Bread shows you, step by step, how to bake beautiful, mouthwatering masterpieces for any occasion.