"TV's rising star . the greatest expert in the history of British television." -- The Guardian "There are many accessible ways into this book, like the delectable Zucchini and Lime Cake, which is oven-ready in about 15 minutes - coincidentally, exactly how long it takes to devour it. There's easy White Chocolate Cranberry and Nut Cookies and a ridiculously buttery Garlic and Onion Focaccia, babkas and custard tarts and meat pies and crumbles. Why wait for the holidays to celebrate when each of these is a party unto itself?" --T. Susan Chang, NPR "Beautifully styled photographs of towering cakes, cheerful cookies, and an intricate wheatsheaf-shaped loaf make for a sumptuous browsing experience, and global favorites like Japanese cheesecake are included alongside British standbys like hand-held beef pies . [T]he adventurous and experienced baker should enjoy this inspiration for celebrations." -- Shelf Awareness "A joyful approach to celebratory baking, [Hollywood] showcases recipes ideal for birthdays, holidays, parties, entertaining, and events .
He offers year-round recipes for every imaginable occasion . Hollywood suggests that a good celebration is made by the people, but delicious accompaniments take it to the next level." --Maria Turk, Tasting Table "Paul's directions are brief yet exceptionally clear, so you don't have to worry about becoming lost or confused . With this cookbook in hand, I'm ready to bake for the holidays. It's truly going to be a season full of bakes worthy of celebration." -- Lauren Habermehl, Taste of Home "In addition to stellar recipes . a favorite part of the book is Hollywood's introduction, where he urges us to celebrate the seasons, celebrate other cultures and celebrate each other . Everyone should have a go-to chocolate cake recipe, and this can [be] yours.
" -- Minnesota Star Tribune "Written by the tough but kind Great British Bake Off judge and published in the U.S. this summer, Celebrate promises to help you get your bakes right. It includes recipes for holiday desserts like Yule logs and panettone cake, as well as crowd-pleasing savory snacks like focaccia and sausage rolls. You may not earn the Hollywood handshake, but you can earn the adulation of your party guests." -- The Willamette Week "[A]n extraordinary collection of palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, health inducing, step-by-step DIY recipes that even the most novice of family kitchen bakers can accomplish. From Japanese Cheescake; to Asparagus, Feta and Phyllo Tart; to Fraisier Cake, to Blueberry Lattice Pie, to Christmas Pudding, and so many, many more, Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections." -- Midwest Book Review "Serves as a guide for unforgettable baking and entertaining, presenting festive recipes, decorating tips and celebration themes.
Suitable for hosts and bakers seeking inspiration for holidays, birthdays or casual get-togethers" -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "Fans will eat this up." -- Publishers Weekly on BAKE "Combines practicality with inspiration. [Hollywood] explains the basic techniques for all kind of breads, cakes and pastries, with steps and great photographs alongside delicious recipes. He also explains how to avoid common pitfalls, and the tricks that work. Best of all, he explains why-so it all suddenly makes sense." -- BBC Good Food Magazine on HOW TO BAKE "Paul Hollywood is passionate about busting the myths that surround baking, sharing his finely honed skills, and showing that with the right guidance, anybody can achieve success time after time." -- Sunday Telegraph on HOW TO BAKE.