Drawing on Britain's kitchens (and those from around the world) - from Scotch pancakes, to American tollhouse cookies - Thane's book contains over 250 easy-to-follow recipes for cakes, breakfast and teatime treats, yeast cookery, pastry making and pies, festive baking and puddings and deserts. So, whether preparing breakfast, cooking for a family tea, throwing an elegant dinner party, or simply baking for the village cake stall, this book aims to provide the right recipe with the minimum of fuss.