Wild Sweetness: Recipes Inspired by Nature

Ho, creator and writer of the food blog Butter and Brioche, has written a beautifully photographed and designed cookbook based on seasonal ingredients. She includes a section on what to do before readers begin—determining the best types of chocolate to use for baking, storing a variety of baking ingredients, measuring different types of flour, and more. The highlight of the book is the chapter on smoke, a reference to the darker skies and sometimes-smoky air of winter, featuring recipes such as s’mores pie, scorched cheesecake, and burnt sugar ice cream. Recipes range in difficulty; some are relatively straightforward, while others require extra time in the kitchen. As on her blog, Ho’s rich photographs will help guide home bakers through each step. She offers a short explanation of each recipe’s personal significance, as well as tips on ingredient sourcing and substitutions.