Every Last Crumb is a captivating collection of thrifty, delicious dishes that celebrates the versatility of bread while actively minimising food waste. The book offers around 80 recipes, each one brimming with creativity to make the most of your loaf. Organised into chapters that reflect the changing character of bread over five days, it encourages home cooks to repurpose every crumb, embracing a sustainable kitchen practice without sacrificing flavour.

Penned for lovers of simple yet inventive cuisine, it honours the tradition of using every scrap, pairing old-fashioned resourcefulness with a modern palate. From turning leftover slices into golden-brown croutons or aromatic puddings to brewing fermented rye bread beer, this book highlights how bread can transform into inspiring new dishes. Each recipe, whether savoury or sweet, guides readers in exploring innovative techniques while remaining mindful of reducing waste.

James Ramsden’s declaration, “This isn’t a baking book. It’s an eating book,” reveals its core philosophy: you needn’t be an expert baker to relish bread’s many possibilities. Expect to find mouth-watering sandwiches, indulgent bread and butter puddings, and brown bread ice cream that surprises the palate. The nostalgic line drawings throughout evoke memories of vintage cookbooks, appealing to both seasoned enthusiasts and those newly venturing into the joys of bread-based cookery.

The book is neatly structured to guide you through the five-day lifecycle of your loaf, ensuring no slice goes to waste. While day-one recipes emphasise freshness, subsequent chapters tackle bread that has begun to lose its softness, showcasing ingenious ways to repurpose hardened ends and crusts. By day five, you’ll be immersing yourself in surprising creations that prove how stale bread still holds untapped potential, elevating your kitchen repertoire.

Many of us rediscovered the pleasure of baking during lockdown, yet this book extends well beyond simply producing homemade loaves. It teaches us to cherish every morsel, from crusty ends to leftover crumbs, weaving them into brand-new dishes. With a focus on creativity and sustainability, Every Last Crumb stands as a must-have for any cook. Each page exudes a warmth that invites experimentation, ensuring no crumb is ever cast aside again. Enjoy it.

Product details

Publisher: Pavilion Books; 1st edition (2022)

Language: ‎English

Hardback: ‎128 pages

ISBN-10: 1911663992

ISBN-13: 978-1911663997

Dimensions: 16 x 1.8 x 22.7 cm