Sweet Seasons

Sweet Seasons by Michael and Pippa James – A Delectable Journey Through the Year’s Best Treats After the success of their first cookbook, All Day Baking: Savory, Not Sweet, featured on Jamie Oliver’s Cookbook Club, Michael and Pippa James return with Sweet Seasons, a beautifully curated collection of over 80 irresistible recipes. This cookbook celebrates the art of seasonal baking, focusing on sustainable ingredients and alternative sugars to create desserts that are as thoughtful as they are delicious. In Sweet Seasons, the authors explore the best of both retro classics and modern marvels, offering fail-safe recipes for everything from hot cross buns and mince pies to custard tarts, sponge cakes, and the ever-popular chocolate chip cookies. Perfect for every occasion, these achievable treats will make you feel confident in the kitchen as you whip up desserts that delight all year round. The book also includes stunning recipes for perfect pastries and pies, decadent brownies and biscuits, and creative delights like Florentines, lemon poppy-seed cake, and indulgent custards and curds. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, Sweet Seasons offers a comprehensive guide to celebrating life's moments with a sweet treat that is always in season. Key Features: 80+ recipes featuring seasonal fruits, whole grains, alternative sugars, and other sustainable ingredients Traditional favorites like hot cross buns, mince pies, and custard tarts Modern creations like lemon poppy-seed cake and Florentines Recipes for pastries, pies, brownies, and more A perfect balance of retro and modern baking classics Sweet Seasons is the only cookbook you’ll need to celebrate all of life’s seasons with delectable sweets that bring comfort, creativity, and flavor to your kitchen.