ARAN GOYOAGA is a cookbook author, food stylist, and photographer. Aran was born and raised in the Basque Country, in northern Spain, where her maternal grandparents owned a pastry shop and her paternal grandparents live off the land. Her blog, Cannelle et Vanille, is a two-time James Beard Award finalist. Her first book, Small Plates & Sweet Treats, was named one of the top cookbooks of 2012 Good Morning America and praised by the New York Times and GOOP. Here second cookbook Cannelle et Vanille, published in 2019, was named a best holiday book by the New York Times and was widely lauded. Aran's Instagram has 306,000 followers and is a world-renowned culinary account. She lives in Seattle with her husband and children.
These recipes manage to pull off the rare and difficult feat of being simultaneously beautiful, delicious, and truly approachable for the home baker. That they're also gluten-free, and in many cases vegan, gives them a touch of the magical, a quality Aran herself possesses. -Claire Saffitz, author of Dessert Person Aran offers up an array of desserts without gluten that will satisfy any cravings, even if you're not gluten-free. The bread recipes ensure that beautiful loaves of bread (and even bagels!) are within the reach of all, and cookie-lovers will find something delicious and satisfying. -David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen Aran's book, filled with beauty and an abundance of staples, breads, and pastries, is the baker's companion for those who long for artisanal, gluten-free delights. -Laurel Gallucci, author of Sweet Laurel and Sweet Laurel Savory Aran's superpower is her ability to create absolutely stunning recipes that are simple, accessible, and filled with love. . . . Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple is nothing short of a masterpiece and exactly what we've come to expect from Aran. -Zoe Francois, cookbook author and Magnolia Network host Whether you're looking for gluten-free recipes or just baking inspiration, this wonderful book is for you. -Kerry Diamond, founder of Cherry Bombe Aran writes about baking with an ease that is simultaneously soothing, inspiring, and empowering. -Erin Jeanne McDowell, author of The Book on Pie Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple is the gluten-free baking bible we all need. Aran has done an incredible job of making a subject that can be overwhelming and mysterious simple and accessible. -Odette Williams, author of Simple Cake The combination of Aran's talents as a pastry chef (and baker) along with her heartachingly beautiful styling and photographs makes for a spellbinding book that may never leave your kitchen. -Amy Chaplin, James Beard Award[-]winning author of Whole Food Cooking Every Day The soothing practice of baking is celebrated on every page of this useful and beautiful book. -Susan Spungen, author of Open Kitchen I am not experienced with gluten-free baking. . . . But, reading Aran's recipes made me believe that I could excel at all of these efforts. -Carla Lalli Music, author of Where Cooking Begins Goyoaga's latest baking book continues her reputation for quality. Recommended for bakers with gluten-free diets but could easily be used by others too. -Library Journal