Bake Away

Sahana Vij looks at how baking shapes creativity, self-expression, and the moments people remember. Her recipes grow out of personal relationships and memories, and each one reflects something that matters to her. She guides readers through every dessert in simple, manageable steps.

The desserts range from a delicate Portland Berry Cream Pie to a towering Atlanta Crêpe Cake. Along the way, the author takes readers to the places that inspired her: a fruit garden in Temescal Valley, where Citrus Poppy Seed Bread is the featured bake; Maui, the setting for a Coconut and Chocolate Tart; and a tearoom in Seattle that led to a Chai-Infused Cake with a subtle spice. Food photographs and portraits of these locations accompany the recipes.

The book is a cookbook, but it is also a personal account centered on family, relationships, and generosity. All author royalties will be donated to NO KID HUNGRY.