Gateaux and the Fortress

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Gateaux and the Fortress, Sweet Pastries and Island Stories – Emilia Vartiainen

Recipes & Photography: Emilia Vartiainen
Editing: Elina Lähteenmäki
Translation: Rebecca Watson
Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: English

Savour mouth-watering treats, the sea and tranquility, and hop onboard a ferry to a historical sea fortress in the north.
Gateaux and the Fortress whisks to daily life and celebrations on an island off the Helsinki coastline. The archipelago ambience of the unique Suomenlinna island beckons to pause and take note of all those beautiful moments.

Bake a dreamy gateau or breakfast pancake, spooning on some jam, toasted white chocolate or hazelnut paste. Get creative with the freshest produce in season like rhubarb, blood oranges, strawberries and figs. 

Most of the recipes in the book are quick and easy to make. Sourdough bread and buns are suitable for beginners and experts alike. Challenges have included for the most passionate home bakers, too.