READING LIST

Simple Cake: All you need to keep your friends and family in cake is an ode to Odette Williams’ family and friends. With 50 easy recipes and inventive decorating ideas, Williams presents recipes for 10 different cake bases, 15 toppings, and endless decorating ideas to yield a sweet treat--such as Milk & Honey Cake, Coconut Cake, Summer and Chocolatey Chocolate Cake. Published by Ten Speed Press. Available from bookdepository.com, $31.45

In The New Pie: Modern Techniques for the Classic American Desserts, Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin—both doctors as well as winners of the 2017 National Pie Championship— share their passion for creating classic pies with a decadent twist. Turn the pages and discover a birthday cake cream pie with a chocolate ganache and candy coating, as well as a banana pudding cream pie with candied bacon and peanut butter mousse; the latter is inspired by Elvis Presley’s favourite sandwich. With loads of pie-decorating tips, gorgeous pictures and swanky kitchen gadgets, this cookbook is for keeps. Published by Clarkson

Potter. Available from amazon.com, $30