I have long disliked the maxim Cooking is an art, baking a science - it downplays the artistry and fun one can have with sweet cookery. If you dream up cardamom-scented apple cake or want cinnamon in your pavlova, go for it! One of the easiest ways to be creative is with your spicing. For every recipe in this book, I have offered ‘spice switch’ suggestions so you can transform the character of each dish to your taste or, instead, let your culinary flights of fancy be guided by the flavour wheels.
