Bakeland: Nordic Treats Inspired by Nature

by Marit Hovland, Trine Hahnemann (Foreword by)

Overview

A quirky, beautifully photographed collection of delicious and creative Nordic baking recipes inspired by nature.

From the Danish concept of hygge (or “coziness”) to the Swedish fika (or “coffee break”), when it comes to enjoying the good things in life, the Nordic countries tend to know best. And dessert, Bakeland reveals, is no exception.

Written by Marit Hovland, the Norse graphic designer, baker, and photographer behind the popular Instagram account and blog Borrow My Eyes, this gorgeous recipe book is a remarkably innovative homage to the beauty of the world around us that will delight lovers of baking, crafting, nature, and all things Scandinavian.

With fifty tempting dessert recipes and 140 stunning color photographs, Bakeland is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. Focusing on purity, season, and quality, Hovland offers a sweet, playful approach to the New Nordic cuisine trend made popular by chefs like Magnus Nilsson. Her belief that “inspiration can be found everywhere” shines through in each of her culinary creations, which replicate the most striking aspects of the natural world. From chocolate sea to pinecone-shaped gingersnaps, Bakeland takes readers on an artful, tasty trip through nature in Norway, season by season. Better yet, each recipe is detailed, precise, and easy to follow, with no special equipment required. With step-by-step illustrated instructions and an emphasis on simplicity, Hovland’s approach to baking is as accessible as it is delectable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771643115
Publisher:	Greystone Books
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	28 MB
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About the Author

Marit Hovland is a Norwegian graphic designer, photographer, and cookbook writer with a passion for and nature. She shares photos of her recipes, nature photography, and other hobbies on her website, at borrowmyeyes.com, and and with her more than 18,000 followers on Instagram at @borrowmyeyes.

Trine Hahnemann is a Danish chef, food writer, and author of internationally acclaimed The Scandinavian Cookbook, which has been translated into six languages. Her stories and recipes have appeared in the Guardian, Fine Cooking US, the Observer Food Monthly, Good Housekeeping, and many other publications.

Table of Contents

Foreword 8

Hi! (Preface) 10

Equipment 12

Winter Into Spring

Macarons with Passion Fruit Cream 17

Coffee Ice Cream Cake with Chocolate Meringue 19

Coconut Oatmeal Cookies 21

Chocolate Almond Cookie Eggs 25

Cardamom Macarons with Blueberries and Cream Cheese 29

Apricot Coconut Chocolate Cake 33

Birch Bark Cookies 37

Chocolate Rocks with Fruit and Nut Filling 41

Mint-Glazed Hazelnut Cookies 45

Spring Into Summer

Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes 51

White Chocolate Lime Cake with Almonds 55

Sesame-Ginger Buns with Lemon Icing 58

Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Filling 63

White Chocolate Seashells with Raspberry Filling 67

Cardamom Buns with Almond Filling 71

Rosemary Cupcakes with Lemon Cream 75

Cinnamon Bun Cake with Rum Glaze 79

Walnut Pavlova with Whipped Cream and Berries 80

Lime and Strawberry Macarons 85

Soft Pistachio Cookies with Strawberry Glaze 87

Walnut Brownie Cake with Whipped Cream and Blueberries 91

Licorice Macarons with Raspberry Filling 95

Blueberry Crepe Torte 99

Summer Into Fall

Vanilla Cloudberry Macarons 103

Nut Cake with Chocolate Liqueur Cream 105

Pistachio Brownie Cake with Troll Cream 109

Cinnamon Macarons with Apple Filling 111

Pistachio Marzipan Pears 115

Chocolate Cinnamon Tree Cookies 116

Meringue Trees with Toasted Almonds 119

Raspberry Mousse Cake with Mint Chocolate 121

Maple Leaf Cookies 123

Chocolate Wood with Berries and Nuts 126

Spice Cake with Cinnamon Almonds 131

Carrot Cake with Maple Topping 133

Fall Into Winter

Apple Pie with Caramel and Chocolate Leaves 137

Bun Wreath with Cranberries 141

Gingersnap Macarons with Cream Cheese 142

Snowflake Ginger Cookies 145

Hazelnut Cookies with Star Anise 148

Gingersnap Pinecones with Cocoa 151

Norwegian Almond Cake with Coconut Frosting 155

Chocolate Spoons with Cinnamon and Star Anise 156

A New Year

Chocolate Peanut Cupcakes 161

Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream 165

Nutty Coconut Cake with Strawberry Cream 166

Chocolate Coffee Mousse 171

Lemon Ice Cream Cake with Marzipan Snowballs 172

Orange Cake with White Chocolate Mountains 175

Cheesecake with Cinnamon-Chocolate Crust 178

Baking Tips 185

Chocolate Tempering 187

Icing 188

Macarons 190

Springform Pan Tips 193

Homemade Cupcake Liners 194

Recipe List 196

Templates 197

Index 201

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This book should be used regularly in the kitchen, its pages getting dusted with flour and spotted with icing… I recommend this book to anybody who bakes." — Trine Hahnemann, author of The Scandinavian Cookbook

Editorial Reviews

"Hovland's striking debut brims with unique nature-inspired sweets... With its artful, moody aesthetic, this book will inspire cooks who love to bake and decorate."
—Library Journal

"Hovland has an eye for tiny wonders as well as large ones; each treat is a work of art."
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"Hovland draws ideas from nature to create a whole new approach to baking... Bakers looking to expand their repertoires will find provocative inspirations to get in the kitchen and fire up their ovens."
—Booklist

From the Publisher

02/15/2018
First published in Norway, graphic designer Hovland's striking debut brims with unique nature-inspired sweets, including birch bark cookies, apple pie with caramel and chocolate leaves, and orange cake with white chocolate mountains. These and other desserts showcase clever decorating techniques that utilize simple tools, including toothpicks, parchment paper templates, and even stamps made from potatoes. Following Hovland's instructions, readers can create stunning edible garnishes (e.g., candied cranberries, icing snowflakes, puffed rice flowers) that evoke Nordic life and the changing seasons. The recipes are beginner-friendly, apart from a few involving macarons, tempered chocolate, or hard-to-find ingredients. VERDICT With its artful, moody aesthetic, this book will inspire cooks who love to bake and decorate.

Library Journal