Bake Away: Twenty Recipes Capturing the Spirit of Creativity, Experience, and Expression

by Sahana Vij

Overview

Bake Away is a celebration of baking’s impact on our creativity, self-expression, and personal experiences. It’s a reflection of what’s important in our lives.

From the delicate Portland Berry Cream Pie to the towering Atlanta Crêpe Cake, Sahana Vij brings you on her journey of inspiration, sharing the simple steps to create an array of delightful desserts, each crafted from personal connections and beautiful memories. Each recipe is accompanied by exquisite food photography and portraits of stunning locations.

Explore an elegant fruit garden in Temescal Valley as you make a luscious Citrus Poppy Seed Bread. Learn a little about Maui as you prepare a decadent Coconut Chocolate Tart. Share a subtly spiced Chai-Infused Cake, inspired by visits to a prominent tearoom in Seattle, with those you love. Bake Away is more than a cookbook: it is a beautifully written book grounded in family, relationships, and giving.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645436454
Publisher:	Mascot Books
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	1,096,118
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sahana Vij is a recent high school graduate from the Pacific Northwest. When not in school, Sahana swims laps in local lakes and pools, paints scenery with watercolors, and creates memorable desserts for her family and friends. From the early age of four, she has always loved to bake, and her parents (who are both avid cooks) are her inspiration. Spending time with them in the kitchen got her acquainted with simple techniques, and her curiosity led her to expand her horizons into baking. She hungered to learn new baking skills, and her constant practice grew into a passion and love for the activity.

As she visited her family around the country, her experiences influenced and inspired recipes, many of which are included in this book. Sahana developed a deep appreciation for baking as she experienced not only the bonding it fostered with those around her, but the impact she had on others by sharing her creations. Her desire to help others is reflected through this cookbook, as 100 percent of her net proceeds will be donated to help fight child hunger. Sahana hopes she can share her experiences and love for baking with others and with that, help children in need.

Editorial Reviews

"Sahana Vij believes that food can foster bonds among people, that baking is a path to understanding the lives of others, and that through cooking she can improve the world she lives in. She backs up her beliefs with action, donating her proceeds from Bake Away to No Kid Hungry. This young baker gives me hope for the future."
Thomas Keller, Chef & Proprietor, The French Laundry
"Sahana brings her own blend of innovation and artistry to each recipe in Bake Away. She takes us on a journey, demonstrating on each page and with every experience that baking fosters community. Through charitable donations Sahana shows her love to give, reinforcing our faith that food has the power to help others.”
Hunter Lewis, Editor-in-Chief, Food & Wine

“What a treat to hear Sahana's stories through her words and experiences. If there was a space in the sibling baking club, I would most certainly have jumped in line. From Atlanta to Temescal Valley, molten lava cake to cinnamon bagels, you won’t be able to choose where to start your journey in Bake Away. My suggestion is to start at page one and live the book, page by page, until you reach Sahana enlightenment!”
Tom Douglas, Chef & Owner, Tom Douglas Seattle Kitchen

"I am so impressed with Sahana's thoughtful approach to developing recipes and the sense of place she imbues in her creations. The road trip she's created through her fun dishes is inspiring and creative."
Sonia Chopra, Executive Editor, Bon Appétit

"It is so encouraging to see a young person like Sahana following her dreams by writing this inspired cookbook and committing to her convictions by donating her royalties to No Kid Hungry. Her recipes are diverse, playful, and absolutely delicious. Sahana has taken this opportunity to remind us of the deeper reason cooking is a central part of our lives: creating connections and making memories with the people we love."
Ludo Lefebvre, Chef & Owner, Petit Trois

“Reading each recipe took me on a culinary journey with Sahana, and I will be using this amazing cookbook in my kitchen for years to come! I feel a bond with Sahana through a shared influence of travel that inspires our baking, and her dedication to making the world a better place makes her a hero among us!”
Brian Hart Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief, Bake from Scratch

“Food has always been a language of love, and the act of breaking bread together creates more than just memories, but also communities. Bake Away shares this vision of using food as a bridge and a literal lifeline to help those in need. Sahana's culinary journey is vibrant, dynamic, diverse, and delicious! Her passion and philanthropic spirit shines through her desserts. You’ll enjoy cooking through this book, one sweet bite at a time!”
Judy Joo, Restaurateur & TV Chef on Food Network and the Cooking Channel
“Taking inspiration from childhood memories, family travels, and beloved recipes, Sahana has put together an inspired cookbook that leaves me feeling excited about the next generation of passionate cooks”
Angelo A. Sosa, Chef & Restaurateur

"Sahana and her recipes are inspiring, adventurous, and full of gratitude. Bake Away is a clever collection of work for a heartfelt cause.”
Candice Kumai, Chef & Best-Selling Author

“Bake Away is fun and inspiring. Sahana’s recipes are inviting and approachable for any baker, and she enhances them by weaving in stories from her childhood along the way. Best of all, she’s publishing this book to support a very important cause, No Kid Hungry.”
Tara Duggan, Assistant Food Editor, San Francisco Chronicle

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