We could not be more excited to host international sensation Coinneach MacLeod, otherwise known as The Hebridean Baker, in celebration of his latest cookbook, My Scottish Island Kitchen.
Coinneach lives on the Isle of Lewis off the coast of Scotland, population 18,500. We love his accent. We love his shortbread and his tatties and his lemon curd. His recipes for teatime make us want to host a teatime. But most of all, it’s his love for his home that comes through in his stories and food we’re looking forward to hearing about.
For Books Over Drinks, there will be cocktails. There will be a treat to sample from Coinneach’s cookbook, a copy of which you will get to take home as part of your ticket. But the most amazing part of this evening is the time we’ll get to spend with Coinneach himself, hearing the legends, lore and stories from his home in the Outer Hebrides. (His name is pronounced almost like Connor, but way cooler.)
Your ticket includes a specialty cocktail, a snack, a copy of The Hebridean Baker: My Scottish Island Kitchen, and an after hours evening in the bookstore with Coinneach. This is a full presentation of wonderfulness. We’re told there will be singing.
You won’t want to miss this very special event. Check out more from Coinneach here, and don’t miss the videos here— or find him on TikTok.
BOOK SMMARY
Fàilte, I’m Coinneach, the Hebridean Baker, and welcome to my Scottish island kitchen.The landscapes, stories, history and culture of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland are what make our islands unique. In this book, I’m sharing recipes filled with tradition, Scottish flavours and local ingredients that you will love to make in your kitchen – from hearty dishes and comforting desserts to delicious cakes and perfect biscuits to dunk in your tea!The book is jam-packed with the stories behind the recipes; some I’ve found in my much-loved old cookbooks, others I’ve persuaded friends and family to share, as well as lots of new recipes which put a twist on a classic dish. So, get the oven on and choose your first recipe!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Coinneach MacLeod was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis, the most northerly of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Inspired by traditional family recipes and homegrown produce, Coinneach rose to fame as the Hebridean Baker on TikTok in 2020. He has motivated his worldwide followers to bake, forage, learn Gaelic, enjoy a dram or two of whisky and to seek a more wholesome, simple life. Along with his partner Peter and their Westie pup Seòras, Coinneach’s aim is to bring the best of the Scottish islands to a worldwide audience.