In Crumbs, food writer, recipe developer, and self-confessed baking obsessive Ben Mims takes home cooks on a delicious tour across countries and cultures, presenting a sweet and satisfying guide to crumbly, crunchy, chewy desserts – from Snickerdoodles, Date-Filled Maamoul, Almond Macaroons to Cardamom Biscuits and Italian Waffle Cookies. Organised geographically, Crumbs is chock-full of old-world and modern classics, and intriguing local recipes. Each begins with a fascinating origin story, followed by clear, step-by-step instructions and notes on regional variations.
Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, the book features special icons designating dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes, as well as approachable, easy-to-make options that come together in 30 minutes or less.