Kate Young is an award-winning food writer and cook. As a dedicated bookworm, Kate's reading inspires her in the kitchen. After mastering the treacle tart from Harry Potter, Kate started blogging about her creations and was named Blogger of the Year in 2017 by the Guild of Food Writers. Her first book, The Little Library Cookbook, was shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason's debut food book award and won a World Gourmand food writing award. Kate has written for the Guardian, Sainsbury's Magazine and The Pool. Originally from Australia, Kate now lives in the English countryside.
'A seasonal cookbook by one of the best food-writers around ... Definitely one for those foodies amongst your friends and family' Cumbria Life. 'The Little Library Christmas makes the perfect pressie for Christmas cooks' Sainsbury's Magazine. 'A book of tales and treats ... Whether it's a gift for a like-minded soul or a treat for yourself, this curation of recipes and beautiful photography promises to inspire and accompany you throughout the Christmas period' Enki. 'Decorated with evocative words from the likes of Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Agatha Christie, Kate's own stories about the pleasures of the season, from Christmas trees and present shopping to favourite films, stir up good spirits' Delicious. 'Kate Young's gloriously thoughtful and nostalgic niche is taking the foods mentioned in fiction, eaten by some of our collective favourite characters in literature, and making them real and edible' Scotsman. 'The dishes - ginger beer ham on brioche buns; pear, chocolate and sherry cake - are delightful ... [The Little Library Christmas] is what I'll be giving to friends who love to cook, love books and love Christmas' Diana Henry, Daily Telegraph.