stivesvillage.com.au 2 AMANDA CORDONY Bake it Away! Recipe creator, food editor, and wholesome cooking advocate, Amanda Cordony believes nourishing food should always be simple, delicious, and made for sharing. For Amanda Cordony, seasonal baking is about more than just what ends up on the plate. “Winter really invites you to slow down,” she says. “Baking becomes that way to warm the soul and your home.” Her love of baking is grounded in childhood winters spent in the kitchen with her mum, fighting her brothers for each batter-covered whisk. “Now I love re-creating that feeling with my own family, especially on quiet weekends when we have nowhere to be.” When it comes to making impressive but low effort treats and desserts, Amanda believes presentation does plenty of the heavy lifting. “Simply serve straight from the skillet, add a dusting of icing sugar, or finish with seasonal fruit” she adds. Setting the scene and mood can also be just as simple. “I love lighting a candle, and using flowers or greenery from my garden is a must yearround,” she adds. “When I’m baking in particular, nothing beats having relaxing music playing in the background – it’s usually Leon Bridges or Joss Stone for me.” Pictured below: Book Face First, Cream The Butter and Sugar by Emelia Jackson, $59.99. Baking & The Meaning of Life by Helen Goh, $55. A Year of Jewish Cooking by Monday Morning Cooking Club, $59.99. Our Top Kitchen Picks from The Village Bed Bath N’ Table Easton measuring cups, set of 4, $39.95. Book Face Talisman of Happiness by Ada Boni, $110. Bed Bath N’ Table French garden cake stand, blue, $39.99. Bed Bath N’ Table Jade oven mitt, $9.95.
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