theladylovesbooks review of Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood

Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache

beautiful books, In the Kitchen by Jen

For the weekend that’s in it, I’m taking a look at Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood.

Right first thing’s first: Harry is a woman. A very attractive woman who has a sweet tooth but a keen eye for her tiny waistline. Thus every recipe in this sinfully sweet-looking book contains ingredients from the vegetable garden. Sounds weird I know. But worth a shot. Sticky toffee pudding with parsnip or courgette and camomile cupcakes might not be to everyone’s taste but it’s an impressive and original approach to a baking book.

I’m not sure about the results but it’s a lovely-looking book and would make a great gift for any adventurous bakers in your life this Valentine’s Day!

Photograph of Mulled White Wine Jellies from Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood, published by Bantam Press, 2009.
Sunken Apricot and Almond Cake, from Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood, published by Bantam Press, 2009
Photograph of Pistachio Chocolate Cake, from Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood
Parsnip Vanilla Fudge, from Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood, published by Bantam Press, 2009.
Photograph of Lemon and Lavender Drizzle Cake, from Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood, published by Bantam Press, 2009.
Light Chocolate Cake, from Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache by Harry Eastwood, published by Bantam Press, 2009