Sugar & Spice

Who’s the author? Remi Idowu, also known as @foodbyremi, is a self-taught baker and accomplished home cook who has been delighting a growing online audience with her go-to comfort dinners and irresistible desserts since 2020. By honestly sharing the highs and lows of her kitchen creations, her relatable style has ensured her inventive recipes (like Everything Everything Cookies and Doughnut Bites) routinely go viral, earning her a devoted fanbase across Instagram and TikTok.

Known for her bubbly personality and easy-to-follow videos, Remi has inspired countless home cooks with her practical tips, clever hacks, and effortlessly delicious dishes. Her approach to real, homemade food proves that you can whip up a satisfying dinner every night – and still have time to make a dreamy dessert to curb those sweet cravings. 

What’s it about? In Sugar & Spice, her debut cookbook, Remi makes mealtimes hassle-free with inspiring sweet and savoury recipes designed to bring joy to everyday cooking. From quick-prep dinners and tempting fakeaways to crowd-pleasing puddings and small-batch treats, her accessible recipes, simple tricks and straightforward instructions will boost your repertoire in no time.

With chapters including Classics With a Twist, Friday Night Cravings, A Little Something Sweet and Desserts to Impress, you’ll find all the recipes you need – whether you’re rustling up a midweek supper, hosting a last-minute dinner party, or spending a leisurely afternoon baking. In the Remi’s Childhood Comforts chapter, she also draws on her Ghanian and Nigerian heritage, weaving in the flavours she loved to eat while growing up.

Recipes we love: Gochujang Chicken Kyiv, Mum’s Best Jollof Rice, Brown Butter Banana Bread, Cookies and Cream Brownies, and Almond Croissant Cookies.

Perfect for: Novice cooks eager to master the basics of cooking from scratch, lovers of flavour-packed comfort food, and enthusiastic bakers looking for their next showstopper.