Introduction

Those of us who bake understand that baking is about a sense of satisfaction, a sense of sharing. Especially these days, when time is our most valuable commodity, taking the time to make something that doesn’t just feed the family but is meant as a reward is a gift that can be as gratifying for the giver as it is for the receiver. If you are ready to feel that sense of satisfaction and sharing, then it is time to get back to baking.

This book is about those extras, those treats that have a place in a balanced diet, in modest portions. Making something from scratch gives you control. You know what you are making, what is going into the dish, and how it is being prepared. And there is luxury in the fact that, because these delights are homemade, the recipes can suit those with food intolerances and allergies.