If you've ever wondered what happens when classic Indian flavours meet sweets and bakes, then Hetal Vasavda’s Desi Bakes is your gateway to the world of desi-inspired baking. ‘Desi’ is a term used to describe the people and cultures of the subcontinent, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It comes from the Sanskrit word "desh," meaning "country" or "homeland." In food, "desi" refers to flavours…

Like so many did during COVID, the authors of this lovely tome spent their Covid lockdown baking. However, they had a bit of a head start on most of us as Gareth Whitton was the head pastry chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Melbourne. When that restaurant closed, he found himself working at a supermarket when the pandemic hit…