Festive Baker Recipes for Ccelebrations and Special Occasions Around the World

ISBN: 9781837292615
Publication date: 20/10/2026

The Festive Baker is a sensational collection of the traditional bakes made in countries around the world to celebrate special occasions.
Birthdays, weddings, religious holidays, the changing of the seasons, and country-specific celebrations are all marked by preparing and sharing traditional baked goods, bringing communities and families together and enhancing and reinforcing the festive story, event, or person being remembered. The book features 170 baking recipes from around the world, covering notable celebrations from Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, Eid, and Christmas to Easter, St Patrick s Day, Dia de los Muertos, Mardi Gras, and Carnival, giving home cooks the perfect dish for festive occasions.
Thoroughly researched by food historian, researcher, and writer Ben Mervis, with recipe contributions from more than 80 bakers around the world, the book is organised chronologically by event from January to December, as well as a chapter on year-round bakes. Each event includes information on its history and cultural significance, together with guidance on how the bake is traditionally served and eaten together with any symbolic meanings.
With both sweet and savory recipes for breads, pies, tarts, casseroles, cakes, and cookies, this is an engaging new way to appreciate and understand different food traditions and cultures from around the world. The Festive Baker is a real celebration of people coming together to bake and eat.
Biographical note

Ben Mervis is a respected food historian, researcher, and writer. Born in America and now based in Scotland, he is the founder of the foodfocused travel magazine Fare, which explores city culture, community, and history through food. Mervis is also the author of The British Cookbook, a comprehensive exploration of the diversity, depth, and history of traditional British food culture. Additionally, he has been a contributor and researcher on Netflix s Chef s Table since 2017 and +consults internationally with Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning food festivals across Europe.

Author: MERVIS, BEN