A beautiful book of treasured recipes from an Irish childhood, lovingly recreated in New Zealand. A book to remind you of home. The perfect gift for - mothers, daughters, sons and husbands - in fact anyone who loves to bake, young or old.
In our house, or should I say, our street my mother was famous for her baking. Every family occasion, whether happy or sad, was accompanied by tea and cake. From my mother, Doreen, we learned of the simple pleasure and great joy of life through food.
My Mother The Baker, is a collection of her recipes gathered together for the first time,to share with all who remember her and to help other families create their own happy memories through food. Baking them for the first time, across the other side of the world, brought back fond memories of my Irish childhood in my mothers kitchen, where every day was baking day. From freshly baked fruit tarts, light as air sponges, and moist cakes, to a very special salmon pie recipe passed down from generations, this is family baking at its very best. Beautifully photographed, with simple clear instructions mean that anyone, even you, can make something delicious today and celebrate seasonal food and family occasions throughout the year.