{"product_id":"the-little-gothic-bakeshop-over-50-recipes-with-sweetness-and-shadows-in-every-bite","title":"The Little Gothic Bakeshop: Over 50 Recipes with Sweetness and Shadows in Every Bite","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor, baker, and television personality\u003cb\u003e Helena Garcia \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in Spain. Due to her father's job, Helena lived in several cities across Spain, Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and The Canary Islands before finishing high school in Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduation, she moved back home to Spain to study psychology at University of Salamanca. Through the EU's study-abroad program, Erasmus, she finished her degree at Leeds University in West Yorkshire, England. After working in several industries, she went back to school to study interior design with the goal of establishing a career in a creative setting. This path led to an opportunity for Helena to take over a beautiful Victorian apothecary, where she developed her own brand of fashion accessories and oddities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelena was one of the 2019 \u003ci\u003eGreat British Bake Off\u003c\/i\u003e (also known as \u003ci\u003eThe Great British Baking Show\u003c\/i\u003e) contestants, winning the hearts of the nation with her eccentric style, spooky approach, and fun-loving personality. She has also appeared in several television shows, including the hit series \u003ci\u003eWhat We Do in the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, and she continues to write for national and international publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsessed with anything witchy, Helena's self-published book, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Witchery: A Magical Guide for Witches that Craft\u003c\/i\u003e, is a go-to guide for crafty witches that covers a bit of history of witchcraft in Britain, a guide to magical plants, and plenty of craft projects and recipes to help you live like every day is Halloween. Her second book, \u003ci\u003eThe Wicked Baker\u003c\/i\u003e, was released in 2020, followed by \u003ci\u003eThe Witch-Crafting Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e in 2021 and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Gingerbread \u003c\/i\u003ein\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e2023. Her first picture book, \u003ci\u003eMy Mummy\u003c\/i\u003e, was also published in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelena lives in Yorkshire with husband Will, daughter Flora, and rescue wolf-dog Kato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003eGothic Living: In the Kitchen and Beyond \u003cbr\u003eThe Gothic Pantry \u003cbr\u003eEssential Tools and Equipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpooky Cookies and Candies \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChocolate Spiderweb Sand-witch Cookies, Kinder(R) Malo Kitties, Mini Gingerbread Haunted Houses \u003cbr\u003eScary Teddy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Victorian Doll-Face Candy Apples, Pumpkin Spice Truffles \u003cbr\u003eVampire's Bloody Valentine Lollipops, Kanafeh Chocolate Frogs, Kram-Puss Chocolate Cookies \u003cbr\u003eLavender Moon Shortbread, Pumpkin Jelly Pops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGhoulish Breads and Pastries \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBat Fougasse, The Dark Lord's Tower, Toadstool Dinner Rolls, Devils' Fingers Pastries \u003cbr\u003eWild Mushroom and Potato Ouija Pie, Horror Clown Potato Bread Rolls, Spiderweb Galette des Rois \u003cbr\u003eBatty Scones, Steam-Pump(kin) Bao Buns, Black Widow Profiteroles, Apple S-Pies \u003cbr\u003eFlying Broomstick Focaccia Muffins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo-Die-For Desserts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Slime Pie, Mini Pavlovas of Peril, Stone Circle Trifle, Gothic Arch Peanut Butter Cheesecake \u003cbr\u003eScary Berry Lemon Tarts, Pumpkin Spice I-Scream, Bone Appe-Tiramisu, Blue Moon Panna Cotta \u003cbr\u003eBanana Slug Pudding, Wraith's Winter Pudding Cake Pops, Crispy Rice Trick-or-Treats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMacabre Cakes and Bakes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCauldron Cakes, Black Cat Mini Swiss Rolls, The Worst \"Pie\" in London \u003cbr\u003eChocolate Monster Cake, Cemeter Poison Apple Cakes \u003cbr\u003eCreepmas Present Pistachio Cupcakes, Vintage Witch Cakes, Scary Teddy Cakey Traybake \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBewitching Beverages \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkull Boba Bubble Tea, Spiced Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Broomstick Stirrers \u003cbr\u003eNightshade Elixir, Summerween Lavender and Coconut Mocktail \u003cbr\u003eBroken Heart Tea Bomb, Lavender Maple Moon Milk, Herbal Energy Potion, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew\u003cbr\u003eIndex \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you love creepy, scary, gothic, macabre Halloween things (or just in general), you must check out this recipe book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe Scribes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brewing with mystique, this cookbook is your go-to guide to easily transform ordinary recipes into macabre masterpieces, including devilishly delicious cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, desserts, and drinks.\" \u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEat Your Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A great addition for libraries serving crafty bakers who are looking to add a bit more spookiness to their confections.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Authored by the wonderfully creative Helena Garcia, who charmed audiences with her eccentric style and creepy creations on The Great British Baking Show (GBBO), this book is pure genius. This is a gorgeous, creative guide to baking with a whimsical, gothic flair. While many will love this book specifically for Halloween, you'll find that these fun and creative recipes work year-round. Helena takes ordinary treats and transforms them into macabre masterpieces that are surprisingly simple to execute.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMama Loves to Cook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGive your baking a wicked, whimsigoth twist with \u003ci\u003eThe Little Gothic Bakeshop\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring sweet and savory treats with a gothic flair.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Little Gothic Bakeshop\u003c\/i\u003e showcases \n\u003cb\u003eover 50 spooky and inventive recipes from \u003ci\u003eThe Great British Baking Show\u003c\/i\u003e star, Helena Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e, who impressed the judges and audiences alike with her creepy creations. Brewing with mystique, this cookbook is your go-to guide to easily transform ordinary recipes into macabre masterpieces, including devilishly delicious cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, desserts, and drinks. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering \n\u003cb\u003eBewitching Beverages\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eSpooky Cookies and Candies\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eGhoulish Breads and Pastries\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eTo-Die-For Desserts\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eMacabre Cakes and Bakes\u003c\/b\u003e, unleash your inner goth with recipes like: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Cat Mini Swiss Rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiderweb Sand-witch Cookies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVampire's Bloody Valentine Lollipops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying Broomstick Focaccia Muffins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull Boba Bubble Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScary Berry Lemon Tarts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGothic Arch Peanut Butter Cheesecake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBat Fougasse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCemetery Traybake slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA \n\u003cb\u003ecombination of tactile illustration and darkened photography\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the book is a homage to the \n\u003cb\u003eold Victorian aesthetic of gothic elegance\u003c\/b\u003e. Step into the dark side of baking and discover recipes that are easy to make, fun and spooky to design, and delicious when devoured. Whether you're an everyday goth or Halloween-obsessed, \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eLittle Gothic Bakeshop\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with tricks and treats designed to bring some ghoulish fun to your baking repertoire!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2025 pg. 44 (EAN 9781577155430, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Garcia, Helena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Castle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-09-09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Methods|Baking|Cooking|Holiday|General|Cooking|Entertaining|General|Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|Bread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Baking|Halloween cooking|Goth culture (Subculture)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781577155430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781577155430\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154360238358,"sku":"SP-9781577155430","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781577155430_spiral.png?v=1774943267","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-gothic-bakeshop-over-50-recipes-with-sweetness-and-shadows-in-every-bite","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}