What’s a celebration without something delicious that’s been baked with love? Rosie Daykin, author of Butter Baked Goods and owner of the Vancouver bakery of the same name, believes that celebrating is about much more than just circling a date on the calendar. It’s a chance to spend time with your family and friends, to laugh really hard, to let things get a little chaotic, and to eat lots of delicious baked goods.
In Butter Celebrates! Rosie provides more than 100 recipes for every celebration, holiday, special event, and milestone in your life. The holidays celebrated in this book are
EASTER
CHRISTMAS
HALLOWEEN
MOTHER’S DAY
THANKSGIVING
VALENTINE’S DAY
HANUKKAH
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
NEW YEAR’S DAY
And there are plenty more treats for almost every other occasion you can think of, including
THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW BABY
WELCOMING A NEW NEIGHBOR
A SUMMER PARTY IN YOUR BACKYARD
THE BELOVED FAMILY DOG’S BIRTHDAY
Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, Rosie’s straightforward recipes are easy to follow and will produce irresistible results. Butter Celebrates! takes you into Butter’s pink-and-pistachio slice-of-heaven world, where every day is worth celebrating. It will inspire you to celebrate life and to create new traditions and memories along the way.
“As inviting as a bakeshop window… Rosie will have you running into the kitchen to bake.” --Anna Olson, Food Network Host and Author of Back to Baking
“[Butter Baked Goods] may take you back to being a kid in your mother’s kitchen, licking icing off of spatulas or waiting impatiently for pies to cook… Daykin’s passion for sweets is infectious—and is likely to have you running your finger along a batter-coated bowl once more.” --The Globe and Mail
“Daykin’s enchanting collection of traditional goodies made from scratch (with plenty of butter, sugar, and heavy cream) can help home bakers improve their skills and expand their repertoire.” --Library Journal
“This book will make your mouth water.” --Houston Chronicle
“Butter Baked Goods is simply a pleasure to read. Flipping through it virtually guarantees you’ll develop a craving for something that’s not just sweet but oh-so-pretty.” --The Georgia Straight