Pippa James

After the success of All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet (as featured on Jamie Oliver's Cookbook Club), Michael and Pippa James return with Sweet Seasons: Wholesome Celebrations For Every Occasion, featuring more than 80 delectable recipes from retro hits to modern marvels. Discover how to embrace the sustainable side of sweets by using seasonal fruits, alternative sugars, wholegrains and other flours. Try fail-safe recipes for traditional favourites such as Hot Cross Buns, Mince Pies, and other festive fare, and nail the classics such as Custard Tart, Sponge Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies and other achievable treats.Sweet Seasons also includes wonderful recipes for perfect pastries and pies, brownies, biscuits and more. You’ll find fabulous Florentines, luscious Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, and creative custards and curds. It’s the only sweet book you’ll need to celebrate every season.

Selected for Jamie Oliver's Cookbook ClubFor every two lovers of sweet baked treats, there is at least another who will take the gruyère gougère or the curry pastie every time. All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet is a baking cookbook – at last – for them.All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet delivers 77 comforting, inventive and wholegrain-forward ideas for savoury pies, sausage rolls, pasties and myriad other mostly pastry-based recipes. The book is structured across the arc of a day but the recipes are interchangeable; it also includes ideas for gutsy accompaniments that equip the reader with the tools to transform delicious bakes into nourishing any-time-of-day meals, with a focus on minimising waste, sustainability and seasonability. Author Michael James is a Michelin-restaurant chef by training who was drawn early to the art, precision, and satisfaction of baking. In All Day Baking he turns his attention to the pasties of his British childhood, the pies he creates today for his young family, and the quiches, sausage rolls, palmiers and galettes that have earned him an international cult following. He delivers a master class in pastry – from puff to rye to vegan and gluten-free – gifting readers a foundation knowledge that sets them on a path to their own delicious baking adventures. Throughout there is a nod to Michael and wife Pippa James’ ethos, rooted in sustainability, seasonality and a desire to minimise their waste footprint.

100 recipes for artisanal bread, pastries and Cornish pasties, now in a handy flexibound format

Prepare to be captivated by one of the most poignant and heart-warming books you will read this year, perfect for readers who loved One Day in December. Alison's perfect world has fallen apart. Her beloved larger than life mother-in-law, Maggie, has just passed away. Every afternoon they'd talk and laugh over a pot of tea - and Maggie was secretly the glue that held Alison's family together. Now she's trying to figure out a future without her... With a little help from her two best friends, Alison resolves to try and find her happy place and be more Maggie. Vowing to step outside of their comfort zones and make the most of every day, the three women each have their own challenges to overcome in the year ahead - a baby on the way, a romance to save and a much-needed confidence boost. But as Alison finds herself drinking more wine than she ever has in her life and signing up for an extreme sports charity event, she starts to wonder if this is really the change she needed in her life? Or will she re-discover her happiness closer to home? What readers are saying about The Happiness Project: 'Magical... I was enchanted from the start... certainly one to engage the emotions... humorous, touching, emotional, and clever... as cozy as a cup of hot tea on a winter's day.' Goodreads Reviewer 'A truly fabulous feel good read... a brilliant story of friendship.' Mum Reinvented, 5 stars 'A warm, real, wonderful read... truly funny moments... Adelicious read.' NetGalley Reviewer 'Heart-warming... moving and inspiring... I absolutely recommended this book.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Heart-warming tale about friends, family, and accomplishing your goals.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'An uplifting tale about friendship, family, and kicking-ass at womanhood even in the midst of insecurities, judgement and everything that life can throw at a mum or mum-to-be in the 21st Century... hilarious... authentic and relatable... warm and enticing.' Jessica Ryn 'A stellar novel of friendship, motherhood, and happiness.' Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars 'Full of fun, laughter and a heart-warming storyline right to the end. I recommend this uplifting read.' Goodreads Reviewer

In The Tivoli Road Baker, pastry chef Michael James and his team share the knowledge that goes into creating exceptional breads and pastries. Their mission is to make the recipes accessible for people who are new to the art. Chapters cover basic to advanced bread making techniques, sweet pastries, and savoury favourites, as well as a handful of recipes close to Michael’s heart like Cornish pasties. This is a beautiful book that shares the tricks of the trade that have established Michael James as one of the leading bakers on the world stage.

Daisy Delaney's life is pancake-flat. A talented baker and passionate lingerie specialist, she has wound up with no one to bake for and a career that hasn't proved successful. But when she starts a delicious relationship with famous French author-chef, Michel Amiel, everything begins to look a bit more exciting.That is until Michel's bestselling cookbook is knocked off the top spot by newcomer 'Lucy Lovecake'. His outdated recipes slide down the charts, while the popularity of Lucy Lovecake's new dating cookbook is rising like the perfect sponge.As Daisy teeters on the brink of love, how can she ever tell Michel that she is the mysterious Lucy Lovecake? Could he ever forgive her for finishing off his career? And more importantly, does Daisy even want to be with a difficult, egotistical, down-on-his-luck Frenchman just as her career is beginning to take off? Especially when she has some other very interesting offers...Filled with romance, baking and lingerie, The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake is truly a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for the 21st century. The perfect read for the Bake Off generation, fans of Jojo Moyes, Sophie Kinsella and Milly Johnson will love this unique modern fairytale.What readers have been saying about The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake:"Has a flirtatious charm and incredible feel good vibe that fizzes throughout... [it is] fresh and radiant, and brimming with a wonderful optimisim inviting you to devour Daisy's story in one sitting."– Little Bookness Lane"I have NEVER read a book as quirky, fun, mischievous and darn right fabulous as Pippa James' novel is ... such a well-written, unique and hilarious read."– The Writing Garnet"Like a perfect glass of Buck's Fizz: bubbly, effervescent with a cool sharp tang. I loved it."– Shaz's Book Blog"This is a perfect 'girls read'. It has glamour, romance and is as sweet as the 'French Fancies' Lucy conconts."– Tracy Shepard"With scrumptious cakes, sexy lingerie, and characters that feel like your best friends, I completely fell in love with this story."– Books of All Kinds"Witty, well crafted and with a plot that keeps you coming back for second helpings.""Simply fizzes along with energy, charm, humour and romance.""A wonderfully enthralling read, couldn't put it down. Exceptionally entertaining, witty and funny.""A winning combo of edible description, subtle romance and lingerie – a complete delight to read, it transports you to a warm and happy place."