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Review and Giveaway: Bake Me I’m Yours Sweet Bitesize Bakes and a Bake Swap!

August 21, 2012

Well, it has been an exciting summer for us so far, but not as exciting as for my friend Sarah Trivuncic from Maison Cupcake who had her first book published by David & Charles. Bake Me I’m Yours…Sweet Bitesize Bakes popped through my letter box just as the school holidays were starting. Just in time, in fact, for some family baking fun and my first ‘bake swap’ by post to celebrate the book’s arrival.

About Sarah

Sarah has been writing her food blog Maison Cupcake since 2009. Her blog was one of the first two blogs that I started to follow regularly early in 2010. I remember always being captivated by her posts and felt that Sarah had gathered a real sense of community on her blog. Many of Sarah’s regular readers became familiar to me and I started to hop along to other blogs through her links and via the comments that people left. By the time Sarah launched her blog event ‘Forever Nigella’ in January 2011, I had been blogging for just two short months and Sarah’s event was the very first blog event I plucked up the courage to join in with. I took part with two recipes (which I still love making, particularly Nigella’s Marmalade Pudding Cake) the and the rest, as they say, is history!

It has been very exciting for me to watch Sarah’s journey unfold and I was hugely excited for Sarah when the offer for her to write a baking book came along. I’ve enjoyed chatting to Sarah about the process of writing a cookery book at various occassions throughout the year and I was also very happy to be able to offer my help in testing one of Sarah’s recipes – the banana mini whoopie pies and marshmallow fluff.  Sarah has very kindly given me an acknowledgement at the back of her book alongside other testers and supporters, which made recieving her book extra special – thanks Sarah!

Bake Me I’m Yours…Sweet Bitesize Bakes

Bake Me I’m Your’s…Sweet Bitesize Bakes features a range of baking projects with simple to follow recipes (that work!) alongside fillings and toppings and step-by-step decorating techniques. You’ll find recipes for sponge cakes, including red velvet cake, banana whoopie pie shells, macarons, madelines and coux buns.

Sarah also shares fool-proof recipes for fillings, such as, chocolate ganache, marshmallow fluff and lemon curd, as well as showing us how to pipe, work with sugar paste and make pretty and simple decorative flowers and bows.

Photo Credit: Sian Irvine

Once you have worked your way through the basics, there are over 25 projects in five sections to dive into – Fondant Fancies, Mini Cupcakes, Cutesy Cookies, Little Tiers and Petit Fours.

I got stuck into making Sarah’s Banana mini whoopie pie shells again (I had tested them for the book) for the Bake Swap, this time using Nutella as the filling as I wanted them to travel well and keep in the post overnight. They came out beautifully.

I’m desperate to have a go at making my own fondant fancies now, particularly the Orange Blossoms with a hint of orange water and marmalade. Sarah’s Bring out the Bunting biscuits are also delightful and I’d love to have a go at making Sarah’s Pretty in Pink mini eclairs.

Photo Credit: Sian Irvine

This book would be perfect for anyone looking to improve their home baking skills and take them up to the next level. There’s plenty of advice on baking tools and equipment and if you follow Sarah’s methods and advice, you’ll be able to produce some stunning bitesize bakes!

Likewise, this book would make the perfect companion for anyone looking to host an impressive home baked afternoon tea or mini bakes party.

I’ll leave you with a couple of photos from my the Bake Swap hosted by BakeMe.com. Thank you to my Bake Swap partner Andrea Jones for sending me some delightful home made chocolate bournon biscuits in return!

You can read all about Sarah’s Pop Up Launch Party here, too with some stunning photos of Sarah’s bakes.

Scroll down to the very bottom on the post to be in with a chance of winning a copy, too!

 

 A simple Nutella filling…

 

 

 My mini Banoffi Whoopie Pies go out by post… 

 My bitesize bakes arrived by post…

 

 Review copy my own. Bake Me I’m Yours…Sweet Bitsize Bakes is available to buy through RUCraft (priced at £7.49)  Amazon and Barnes and Noble.com. Giveaway copy will be sent out by Sarah.

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About Ren

Ren Behan is a British-born food writer of Polish descent. She is a mum to three young children (13, 10 and 5) and spends lots of time with them in the kitchen. Ren writes about seasonal, family-friendly food on her blog www.renbehan.com. She also contributes recipes and articles to online and print food publications, such as Food52.com, GreatBritishChefs.com, Huff Post Food and JamieOliver.com. She holds a Diploma in Food Journalism with Distinction and has completed a Food Styling course at Leiths School of Food and Wine.

Ren’s cookbook, Wild Honey and Rye: Modern Polish Recipes, draws upon her Polish heritage and regular travels to Poland.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Rebecca Woodroof says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Good quality chocolate

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  2. Emma J Lowe says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    apple pie with custard

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  3. Kirsty Fox says

    August 28, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    I love fudge that my cousin makes, as you bite into it you can feel the sugar crunching between your teeth, yum!

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  4. Angie Hoggett says

    August 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Caramel Shortbread

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  5. Teresa Measures says

    August 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    I have such a sweet tooth I enjoy most sweet treats but my absolute Favourite has to be a banana split, (just heavenly)

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  6. Zoe Coen says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:42 pm

    Chocolate brownies

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  7. Shelley Jessup says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Chocolate brownies yummy!

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  8. sue willshee says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    My favourite sweet treat are home made gluten free coffee and walnut cakes

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  9. Michelle Rayner says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Scottish shortbread

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  10. Becky Downey says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    profiteroles

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  11. Kerry W says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I love Syrup Waffles. Totally gorgeous, and totally full of calories. My brother always brings them back from the Netherlands just for me. The Dutch ones are so much better!

    Reply
  12. lorraine polley says

    August 28, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    i love carrot cake, especially if it has proper cream cheese topping with little marzipan carrots

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  13. Elizabeth says

    August 28, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    traditional apple crumble and custard

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  14. claire Sales says

    August 28, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    It has to be chocoloate, anything chocolate, cake, bars, boxes, or pick and mix 🙂

    Reply
  15. Sheri Darby says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    My mum’s tiramisu – it’s delicious

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  16. Rennene Hartland says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Orange and Chocolate Muffins

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  17. Rachael Donovan says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Vietnese whirls x

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  18. Meryl Rees says

    August 28, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Peanut Butter Cookies

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  19. Elaine Livingstone says

    August 28, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    home made blueberry muffins

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  20. deborah nicholas says

    August 28, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    All done – commented, liked, following and fingers crossed xx

    My favourite sweet treat would be peanut butter cookies!!

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  21. Pat Stubbs says

    August 28, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Mocha slices – I love cofee

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  22. Gary Topley says

    August 28, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    My favourite is my mum’s Rhubarb Crumble. Absolutely delicious 🙂

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  23. Kate Grimwood says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:42 am

    cupcakes

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  24. Keith says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Apple Tart

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  25. James Gordon says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Nice cakes. My wife makes wonderful cakes http://www.trudiescakes.co.uk

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  26. Fran Light says

    August 28, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I’m partial to a bowl of chocolate mousse with whipped cream and raspberries on the side …. deeeelicious!

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  27. Alice Darnell says

    August 28, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Definitely coffee cake!

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  28. Hazel Ahmad says

    August 28, 2012 at 5:09 am

    Custard Tart

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  29. Jade Lewendon says

    August 28, 2012 at 2:11 am

    Has to be home made chocolate truffles.x

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  30. Jonathan Sullivan says

    August 27, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    Chocolate Brownies

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  31. tricia cowell says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Black forest gateau yum !

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  32. denise cross says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I love Millionaires Shortbread – it never lasts long in this house

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  33. Samantha Atherton says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Chocolate Brownies

    Reply
  34. Janine Bailey says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Anything with chocolate x

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  35. Emma Howard says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Millionaire’s Shortbread

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  36. Lynn Savage says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I can’t resist battenburg

    Reply
  37. Janine Atkin says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    oooooo, i do love a chocolate eclair!

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  38. JULIE BANKS says

    August 27, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    My homemade lemon drizzle cup cakes, very yummy.

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  39. Hannah says

    August 27, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    Profiteroles I just love them!

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  40. Colin Gault says

    August 27, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Choc chip cookies without a doubt

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  41. Rikka B says

    August 27, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    They all look great, can I start at the top and work downwards.

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  42. tracy horrex says

    August 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    millionaires shortbread

    Reply
  43. Clare Wood says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    apple pie

    Reply
  44. jae baker says

    August 27, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    every year my sister throw a party and we have to bring a treat for the table these ideas look like they would impress

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  45. Eleanor Powell says

    August 27, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    cheesecake!

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  46. Emily Fowler says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Peanut butter and chocolate muffins!

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  47. CarolineJulie says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Has to be chocolate brownies. Can’t resist

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  48. stephen adams says

    August 27, 2012 at 3:06 am

    chocolate

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  49. Carrie Jones says

    August 27, 2012 at 2:00 am

    sticky toffee pudding

    Reply
  50. Helen Holdsworth says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Bakewell Tart, but looking forward to trying the Pretty in Pink Mini Eclairs!

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  51. claire griffiths says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Apple Pie And Cream 🙂

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  52. SUSAN L HALL says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Chocolate Eclairs with fresh cream mmmm

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  53. Stephen Little says

    August 26, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Apple pie!

    Reply
  54. Jen Schofield says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Carrot cake!

    Reply
  55. Mark Whittaker says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Mmmmmm tough choice, love Red Velvet cup cakes

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  56. Elizabeth says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Scottish tablet

    Reply
  57. DANIELLE VEDMORE says

    August 26, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Homemade cupcakes with vanilla frosting – just delicious! xoxo

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  58. Kerry Kilmister says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    chocolate brownies all the way – the moister the better.

    Reply
  59. Christine says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Chocolate fudge brownie ice cream – I can eat a whole tub in one go :S

    Reply
  60. Jean Bolsover says

    August 25, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Apple crumble 🙂

    Reply
  61. elizabeth barker says

    August 25, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Chocolate eclaires are the one thing I can not resist.

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  62. Jagruti says

    August 25, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    I Love cheesecakes ! Lovely book to win 🙂

    Reply
  63. rachael jones mann says

    August 25, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    battenburg !

    Reply
  64. Tracey Belcher says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I love Cheesecake – Love the little individual mini ones (my attempt at stopping me demolishing a big one!)

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  65. Greig spencer says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:23 am

    sticky toffee pudding

    Reply
  66. LUCY IRVING says

    August 25, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Chocolate brownies

    Reply
  67. Lynsey Ellard says

    August 24, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    Key lime pie 😀

    Reply
  68. Hayley Fountain says

    August 24, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    anything chocolate x

    Reply
  69. Keith W says

    August 24, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Haven’t got a REALLY sweet tooth, so it would have to be damson compote (or gooseberry crumble…)

    Reply
  70. Simon Thompson says

    August 24, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    jelly beans

    Reply
  71. Tracy Baker says

    August 24, 2012 at 9:30 am

    your baking looks lush but my fave is bread pudding x easy and yummy

    Reply
  72. Diane Carey says

    August 23, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    Coffee Cake

    Reply
  73. kim mayhead says

    August 23, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Chocolate Brownies

    Reply
  74. Martina says

    August 23, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Anything with chocolate in it…

    Reply
  75. Fran Douglas says

    August 23, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Would love to have a go at mastering the Petit Fours

    Reply
  76. suan watts says

    August 23, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    victoria sandwich

    Reply
  77. Nathalie Taylor says

    August 23, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I love cake pops at the moment 🙂 x

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  78. Karen says

    August 23, 2012 at 7:20 am

    My temptation is cherry bakewells

    Reply
  79. john says

    August 22, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    looks good

    Reply
  80. Laura Pritchard says

    August 22, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    My mum’s ‘chocolate crunch’.

    Reply
  81. Rob Clayton says

    August 22, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    cream bun

    Reply
  82. james darrington says

    August 22, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Hehe my favourite is chocolate birthday cake, bought myself a small one the other day all for me:D

    Reply
  83. Jen says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Flapjacks or brownies – tough choice!

    Reply
  84. kristy brown says

    August 22, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I adore Jelly Belly Beans!!

    Reply
  85. Tracy Hanley says

    August 22, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    I love Millionaires shortbread, i eat to much 🙂

    Reply
  86. elaine stokes says

    August 22, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    a strawberry jam tart yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy

    Reply
  87. Sandy Ferguson says

    August 22, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Homemade S’mores.
    Yumm-mmyy

    Reply
  88. CHRISTINE ANDREWS says

    August 22, 2012 at 9:14 am

    tiramisu – not quite a cake but DELICIOUS

    Reply
  89. Cas Philip says

    August 21, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I love Chocolate Fudge Cake Balls, coated with chocolate. They are delicious!

    Reply
  90. jackie curran says

    August 21, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    anything with chocolate .

    Reply
  91. EMMA CELLA says

    August 21, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    a slice of homemade cake

    Reply
  92. Katrina Day-Reilly says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    chocolate fudge cake

    Reply
  93. claire woods says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    chocolate!

    Reply
  94. Claire Smith says

    August 21, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Apple strudel

    Reply
  95. Lindsay Burton says

    August 21, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Macaroons look lush!

    Reply
  96. Janet bagnall says

    August 21, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Chocolate brownies, with big pieces of walnut, yum!

    Reply
  97. olivia kirby says

    August 21, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I love snowballs! Those things with the coconut on top!!

    Reply
  98. natalie blyth says

    August 21, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    sticky toffee pudding

    Reply
  99. Laura says

    August 21, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    My favourite snack has to be my house mate’s brownies. Dry chocolate cake masquerading as brownie just will not do!

    Reply
  100. laura banks says

    August 21, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    chocolate cookies

    Reply
  101. helen battle says

    August 21, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Rhubarb crumble

    Reply
  102. Gillian Holmes says

    August 21, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Apple tart

    Reply
  103. Ali Thorpe says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    I really enjoy a slice of homemade cake but, if I haven’t baked, I do like those chewy chocolate chip cookies you get in a bag of five from the supermarkets!

    Reply
  104. iain says

    August 21, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    apple pie and clotted cream

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  105. Ashleigh says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    i love so many things – love banoffe pie and also chocolate eclairs

    Reply
  106. Tracy Nixon says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Millionaires Shortbread!

    Reply
  107. Laura says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    That looks like a great book! Great to get a book deal.

    Reply
  108. Caroline says

    August 21, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Chocolate brownies, has to be really!

    Reply
  109. Heidi Roberts says

    August 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    has to be peanut butter cookies

    Reply

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