All the Sweet Things: Baked Goods and Stories from the Kitchen of SweetSugarbean

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Winner of a Gourmand World Cookbook Award for best First Book in English Canada

"Not only is Rene a fantastic baker, she is a soulful writer and gifted photographer; when you're not cooking from her book, you might just find yourself tucked into bed drooling over her photographs and savoring her heartfelt stories." Erin Scott, bestselling author of Yummy Supper."

All the Sweet Things is full of delectable desserts and wholesome baked goods with recipes for muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, custards, pastries, truffles, and ice cream. Reinvent last night's dessert for this morning's breakfast, whip up your very first pie, and wow your colleagues, friends, and family during the holidays by gifting them with impressive baked goods. With wit and warmth doled out in equal measure, Rene acknowledges that baking can be intimidating, but assures you that whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, each recipe is doable and delicious.

Offering a list of pantry essentials and useful tools and equipment, a photograph to accompany every recipe, variations for gluten-free bakers and essays written in Kohlman's signature style, this gorgeous new cookbook will pull you into the kitchen to bake, then back to the couch to curl up and read.

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"Every page of All The Sweet Things, the stunning new cookbook by Saskatchewan native Rene Kohlman, is packed with deliciousness. From nostalgic Jam Jams from Kohlmans prairie upbringing to innovative delights like Parsnip and Cardamom Muffins with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing, All The Sweet Things has irresistible recipes for cooks of all kinds. Not only is Rene a fantastic baker, she is a soulful writer and gifted photographer; when youre not cooking from her book, you might just find yourself tucked into bed drooling over her photographs and savoring her heartfelt stories." Erin Scott, bestselling author of Yummy Supper "In her beautiful debut cookbook, Rene writes from the heart, weaving stories and recipes together in a way that convinces us that we too are capable of making magic in the kitchen. A collection of both familiar and inspiring new desserts, this book is sure to become a timeless Canadian classic." Aime Wimbush-Bourque, award-winning writer at Simple Bites and author of Brown Eggs and Jam Jars "Rene has an eye for all the sweet thingseverything she makes is real and approachable, and is always exactly what I want to eat, whether I know it or not. For those who eat with their eyesand dont we allher photos are irresistible, the perfect pairing with recipes that make the home cook feel like theyre right beside her in the kitchen." Julie Van Rosendaal, bestselling cookbook author and founder of DinnerwithJulie.com "Rene shares all the sweet things of her life with wit, style and humour, on the page, on the plate, online, and in person. From re-worked classics to unexpected savoury ingredientsparsnips, tahini, turmericshell surprise you but will never let you down. Oh, mama! Try her gloriously messy Eton Mess, Soft-serve Mascarpone Ice Cream, or Heirloom Jam Jams. Youre gonna love this sweet book and the generous woman who wrote it." dee Hobsbawn-Smith, award-winning author of Foodshed: An Edible Alberta Alphabet "Your new go-to cookbook for 'All the Sweet Things' . . . an essential addition to our list of must-have cookbooks." Canadian LivingM "Kohlman's charming and handsome book is not just about desserts, but about the joys of making sweet things! Her story and food memories are part of the charm." Culinaire "More than a collection of recipes. Its also about Kohlmans life, and there are many stories connected to the food . . . The book is a testament to following your heart, and I, for one, cant get enough of that story." Edmonton Journal "The Saskatoon native knows what shes doing . . . Kohlmans first cookbook, All The Sweet Things, has more than 100 recipes for cookies, cakes, tarts, pies, pastries and more, and everything I made from it was spectacular." Globe and Mail

Author Bio

Rene Kohlman was named one of Canada's best food bloggers by the National Post for her blog Sweetsugarbean. A graduate of NAIT's Culinary Arts program, she is the food columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Culinaire, and a pastry chef in Saskatoon, Canada.