Bake to remember, bake to forgive, bake to cherish and bake to love. Whether it is an occasion to celebrate or one to say goodbye, baking has a nurturing and comforting effect. Bake for every occasion, but bake especially because you enjoy it.
Here you will discover how creative her baking is, how calming the ritual of beating and whisking and how therapeutic it is to surrender your thoughts and worries to a cloud of flour and vanilla. – Errieda du Toit
Being a classic baker Martjie shares her passion for precision, and makes it doable with easy to follow steps, grounded on basic techniques and guidelines, sharing secrets few other baking books offer. Martjie guides you seamlessly from basic recipes, gradually giving you the confidence and experience to master the more difficult, technical ones.
A joy to read, and a feast for the eyes, it showcases an essential selection of quality recipes, helping you create a menu for every occasion. From Martjie’s legendary Meringue cake to her dark chocolate tart, she teaches you the art of the flakiest melt-in-your-mouth pies, simple crumpets, french pancakes, basic tips and secrets.