The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook (Hardback)

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The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook invites readers into the kitchens and landscapes of Scotland’s islands through food shaped by place and tradition. Drawing on Hebridean life, the book offers recipes that range from hearty savoury pies to well loved biscuit tin staples, alongside cakes for celebrations and dishes that have quietly fallen out of use.

Each chapter is grounded in storytelling as much as cooking. Folklore, travel and island history sit naturally beside practical recipes, reflecting how food is woven into daily life across the Hebrides. The emphasis is on flavour, simplicity and ingredients that suit both island larders and mainland kitchens.

Written by Coinneach MacLeod, also known as the Hebridean Baker, this cookbook balances nostalgia with approachability. The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook is as much about cultural memory as it is about baking and cooking, offering a warm and generous portrait of Scottish island food, one recipe at a time.