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This is hands-down one of my favorite baking books, both to read and actually use in the kitchen. Loaded with gorgeous photos and anecdotes, it combines traditional Scandinavian recipes and many that have been given a modern twist; each one I've tried thus far has worked and worked very, very well. The book itself is broken down into the following sections:Breads, rolls, and flatbreadsSavouriesPastries, sweet buns and muffinsCakesPuddings (English dessert not American pudding) and tartsBiscuits (as in cookies), treats and edible giftsSig's Scandi store cupboard and suppliersWhat makes this book so good is the addition of both sweet and savory baked goods (can you say Crayfish and filo bites?), several luscious jam recipes, flavored butters, and wonderful breads like Musli bread and Jarlsberg and ale buns. One I have yet to try but am looking forward to getting my hooks into is the recipe for Meatball buns--yes, they are buns stuffed with tiny meatballs.Note that Johansen uses spelt and wholemeal spelt flour for many of the bread recipes; however, she does mention that plain or wheat flour may be used as well.What can I recommend? Thus far I can say the Musli bread was a winner; the chocolate Birthday cake was a big hit; the Pink grapefruit marmalade muffins were a nice end-of-summer breakfast treat; and definitely make the Jarlsberg and ale buns.If you like to bake, cook, or just enjoy a good reading cookbook, this one is definitely worth owning.