Mimi Council

Most recipes are developed and employed at or close to sea level, so what is a baker to do if they live 5,000 feet higher? In The Mountain Baker, longtime mountain dwellers Mimi Council and Kimmy Fasani share their recipes for successful cakes, cookies, muffins, breads, and beyond. With their firsthand experience, Council and Fasani are just the women to...

One of the most common allergens after dairy and peanuts, eggs are often thought to be a necessity in baking. But what eggs do contribute to your sweets—fat, flavour, structure, fluffiness, moisture—can actually be found in countless alternative ingredients that are easy to find. With meticulous experimentation, Mimi Council has tested them all: aquafaba (the liquid in a can of...

With its "baking 101" approach, Cookies for Everyone has something for every baker. It offers naturally gluten-free recipes with the option of making them vegan or nut-free through quick and easy ingredient swaps, even including instructions for baking at any altitude. Each chapter begins with a Tips and Tricks section to walk readers through key steps and techniques. Mimi Council's...