About the Author

Ravneet studied at Le Cordon Bleu before taking over the pastry sections at St John, Llewelyn's, Margot Bakery and Wild by Tart. Now a freelance chef, she set up industry networking forum Countertalk in May 2018 and has since successfully hosted events that encourage chefs to expand their knowledge outside of their stations by learning direct from other chefs. With events on bread, then pasta, next up is ice cream, then pastry; and meanwhile she hosts industry insiders with guest chef meals and screenings of films and documentaries such as The Heat Doc. Countertalk also publishes its own 'Chefs Make Sandwiches' series online and posts job ads.

Reviews

“A delicious book.” – Tart London “Fall a little bit more in love with baking.” – Stylist magazine “This is the best kind of comfort food.” – Daily Mail “Ravneet Gill’s moreish desserts are a pleasure to bake, as well as eat.” – You magazine “Ravneet Gill is an expert in creating soulful food for all to enjoy.” – London Reviews, The Best New Books to Read in December 2023 “The recipes – reliable and delicious – are dipped with Gill’s infectious enthusiasm. A joyful immersion into her world of traybakes, cakes, tarts, biscuits, savouries and more.” – Delicious magazine “The third book from pastry chef and Junior Bake Off Presenter Ravneet is written for home bakers, with an eye towards practicality – but what really shines through is the sheer joy she takes in her craft. The recipes range from traybake and cookies to fruit pies and pastries, and all are irresistible.” – Waitrose magazine “Like Rav, I trained as a pastry chef and believe that patisserie can be simple and for all occasions. With this book, Rav takes us on an indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats from the classics to unique recipes for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr “Ravneet is one of my absolute favourite food writers, and people. Can't recommend her books highly enough.” – Jackson Boxer “I baked straight away from your new book, Ravneet.” – Felicity Spencer “I really adore Ravneet and her recipes. Already baking from her new book.” – Bella Mackie “So many delicious recipes. Love it.” – Rangoon Sisters “Feeling very under the weather but Ravneet's new book just arrived and it's bringing pure joy. Wonderful book, wonderful human.” – Anna Higham “It's here! It's beautiful and I can't wait to cook from this, Ravneet. Congratulations you super woman.” – Ravinder Bhogal