The Hebridean Baker: At Home: Traditional Scottish Bakes and Stories from Home

by Coinneach MacLeod

International bestselling author The Hebridean Baker shares stories and adventures alongside his best selection of recipes yet. Be whisked away to his island home where he brings delightful dishes to fill your kitchen with Hebridean Hygge. With songs, stories and beautiful photography that will inspire your next visit to the Hebrides. Fàilte! I'm Coinneach, and this is my Hebridean home... In my kitchen, flavors become stories, bakes become family favorites and recipes are shared with friends from across the islands. Join me where the rolling hills of the Hebrides meet the rolling pins of my kitchen! For this book, I travelled from Islay, via Barra, Uist, Berneray and Harris before arriving home to Lewis. I've shared recipes and stories that have been handed down through the generations, bakes that celebrate the flavors of Scotland and simple dishes that you can whip up from your store cupboard ingredients. The Hebridean Baker at Home is filled with comforting cakes and bakes from his Double Dram Cake to Marmalade Shortbread, Fern Cake to Ecclefechan Tarts. Alongside delicious, hearty savory dishes, including Leek Bread & Butter Pudding and Salmon Wellington, which are served up with a chapter full of Celtic recipes and signature Christmas bakes. Fasten your apron, switch the oven on, and prepare to embark on an adventure that will transport you to the heart of the Hebrides from your very own kitchen. Welcome to my home. Welcome to my kitchen.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food

256 pages, Hardcover

Published February 13, 2024

Reviews

[Elizabeth Judd Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great baking/social history book in the Hebridean Baker series.

[James Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful book combining beautiful photographs of Hebridean life and scenery, tales of life in the isles, and sumptuous recipes. A fun read.

[J P W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful photos, although would like just the landscape without people. Stories are interesting.

I’m five recipes in and only one has been successful. I’m finding the directions incredibly hard to follow. I think in some recipes it is assumed you know professional techniques. Others the numbers don’t match up…too much or too little of ingredients making for wet or too salty. Made the ceidlh scones and they were very very salty. Abernathy cookies were bland with very liquidy cream filling. Stout brownies were extremely wet / uncooked in the middle. Raspberry cookies were sublime.

It’s getting expensive trying these recipes out. I will be checking proportions against those on the internet from now on.


5/5 for pictures and 1/5 for recipes with hope this turns around.

[Tam Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love books like this. The ones that have not only recipes, but show us the lifestyle, the people, the customs, etc. I'm a plant-based chef, but I was able to veganize all the recipes I have tried so far. And I can't wait to travel to Scottland one day.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a treat! I would love to attempt many of the recipes someday.

I loved how the history of Scotland and any of the recipes shown were mixed in with beautiful pictures of Scotland and his beloved dog.

Highly recommend this book, especially if you enjoy Scottish cuisine.

[Jan Duthie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not finished just started on these great recipes.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recipes, stories, and beautiful photos for an at-home vacation to Scotland!

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice cookbook! Lively narrative, exciting recipes, delightful photos. Wow, even some pictures of men in kilts:)

[Anna Louise Kallas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is simply amazing. Part history and culture from the Scottish highlands and recipes galore. The recipes were easy to follow and make. The photographs are beautiful.