The Seasonal Baker: Baking All Year Round by Michelle Evans-Fecci is a delightful hardback cookbook that celebrates the art of baking with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced, and homegrown ingredients. Michelle, a former Great British Bake Off contestant, is renowned for her vibrant and flavour-packed creations, as well as her commitment to sustainable food practices.

The book offers a collection of recipes for all occasions, ranging from quick and simple treats to more elaborate bakes suitable for celebrations. Whether you’re preparing for Easter, Halloween, or Christmas, Michelle’s recipes bring seasonal flavours to life. Highlights include the indulgent Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding, the savoury Truffle, Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia, and the show-stopping Vanilla, Rhubarb and Raspberry Celebration Cake. Other standouts, such as the Smokey Pulled Pork Sausage Rolls and Butternut Squash, Feta, Maple and Pecan Cups, showcase her talent for combining bold flavours with comforting, rustic charm.

Michelle’s upbringing on a farm instilled in her an early appreciation for growing fresh produce and the joys of home cooking. Now residing in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, with her husband, son, whippet, and hens, she continues this tradition by cultivating much of the fruit, vegetables, and herbs used in her recipes. Her passion for gardening and sustainable living is woven into the fabric of the book, encouraging readers to explore the benefits of growing their own ingredients, no matter their space constraints.

The Seasonal Baker is more than just a recipe book—it is a guide to thoughtful and rewarding culinary practices. It includes tips on how to be thrifty with food, along with guidance on planting, harvesting, and making the most of homegrown produce. Accompanied by stunning photography, the book is a feast for the eyes as much as it is for the palate, inspiring bakers of all skill levels to embrace the beauty of seasonal baking. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned baker, this book promises something special for everyone.

Product details

Publisher: Robinson (2022)

Language: English

Hardback: 192 pages

ISBN-10: 147214662X

ISBN-13: 978-1472146625

Dimensions: 19.69 x 2.22 x 25.72 cm