Ashia Ismail-singer’s new book Saffron

Swirls and Cardamom Dust is a collection of spice-infused desserts and baking, with show-stopper cakes, tea-time treats, family puddings and elegant dinner party finales redolent with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg. See our selection of Ashia’s delicious homemade gifts on page 104. Published by Bateman

Books, $49.99. Photos by Christall Lowe.