Will This Make You Happy: Stories & Recipes from a Year of Baking by Tanya Bush

I picked up Will This Make You Happy: Stories &

Recipes from a Year of Baking by Tanya Bush expecting a simple cookbook, but it turned out to be a really warm and personal read. It’s part memoir and part recipe collection, and it feels a bit like sitting in someone’s kitchen while they share stories from their life. What I liked most was how naturally the recipes are woven into Bush’s reflections from a year of baking. The stories are honest, sometimes funny, and often thoughtful, which gives the whole book a cozy, comforting feel. Even when I wasn’t planning to bake anything, I still enjoyed reading about the moments and memories tied to the recipes. The recipes themselves feel approachable and homey—the kind of things you’d want to make on a relaxed weekend afternoon. Overall, I found this book charming and easy to enjoy. If you like food memoirs that mix personal storytelling with comforting recipes, this one is definitely worth a look. 🍞📚