READY, STEADY, BAKE!

Baking is wonderfully therapeutic – the kneading, the rolling and the gentle satisfaction of creating delicious treats to nibble on with an afternoon cup of tea or send to friends (see p150 for our favourite make-your-own edible gifts). If baking from scratch isn’t your thing, try the sets of ready-to-make breads, buns and biscuits from Honeywell Bakes, for everything you need to make baking even more soothing. And seek out pretty festive serving platters and cake stands in the collections at Emma Bridgewater and Natalia Willmott.