Book Talk: One Bake, Two Ways with Ruby Bhogal

What’s on the Menu:

• Victoria Sponge Loaf Cake with Roasted Strawberries and Mint (made two ways!)
• Stem Ginger, Cardamom and Orange Gingerbread (made two ways!)

Join us for the next event in our Book Talk series, where we welcome the authors of some of our favorite new cookbooks to tell us the stories and secrets behind the book. This time, our star guest is Ruby Bhogal, the Great British Bake Off finalist and author of “One Bake, Two Ways.” Ruby’s ingenious book lets you do away with specialty baking books and fussy, confusing conversions: instead, she offers a traditional and a plant-based version of every single recipe in the book. This brilliant concept will revolutionize your baking experience and give you the freedom to bake how you want, whatever that means to you. Milk Street’s Associate Director of Education April Dodd will be in conversation with Ruby to ask her about the complexities of developing, testing and photographing recipes for this kind of book, discuss her post-Bake Off fame and more. Plus, Ruby will demonstrate two of her favorite techniques from the book in real time. Then, the floor is yours to ask Ruby your questions about the book, the recipes and—of course—what it’s really like to be judged by Paul Hollywood.
This is an in-person event that will take place at 177 Milk Street, the same place where we film our award-winning television show. In-person attendees will each receive a copy of “One Bake, Two Ways” that you can have signed at the event. You’ll also get to sample two recipes that are demonstrated—each made in both ways—and complimentary drinks will be provided.
Sign up now, because there are only 35 spots available!
Great British Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal is here to delight us with a flexible approach to baking tasty, sweet treats that give you double helpings of temptation. She brings us 50 like-for-like recipes, with a plant-based and non- plant-based version for each bake.
We all remember watching in horror as Ruby's showstopper cake collapsed on the first-ever Vegan Week on the Great British Bake Off. Instead of slinking off with her tail between her legs, she was determined to master the art of baking and bake, bake, bake again until she could say with confidence that her recipes were failproof. Sharing new bakes and videos online, Ruby discovered a growing demand for adaptable recipes without eggs, dairy, or a full plant-based twist. She wanted her bakes to cater to everyone's needs, no matter the dietary preference.
Raised in a British-Indian household, Ruby's mostly vegetarian diet sparked a sugar rush to create recipes adaptable to a flexitarian approach. In this book, you get double the options, since each of the 50 recipes is presented twice: first in its traditional form and then with a plant-based alternative. This clever concept revolutionizes your baking experience, giving you the freedom to bake with choice.
Mouthwatering recipes include: Chai Custard Creams, Peanut Butter & Jelly Millefeuille Cake, Pina Colada Meringue Roulade, Medjool Date & Orange Sweet Samosas, and the Bruce Bogtrotter Chocolate Cake.
One Bake, Two Ways has an inclusive approach that makes Ruby’s recipes achievable for all—there's no sacrifices here—every last bite is delicious! With adaptability galore and flavors that offer twice the delight, dive into Ruby's world of baking and savor the best of both worlds.
About Ruby: After spending what seemed like an eternity studying for a MA in Architecture, Ruby Bhogal spent ten months living with her parents, applying for every job under the sun and watching far too much daytime TV. During a dark period of unemployment, baking provided Ruby with a productive outlet to regain some order in her life. While her love of baking began as a meditative hobby, it soon provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete as a finalist on the Great British Bake Off in 2018. Since then she has acquired a huge and loyal following online and makes regular appearances in print, at live events, and on TV, where her confidence and chatty personality shines through.

Is this an in-person event?

Yes! This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains:

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines:

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

The entrance is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them. Please do not come in through the main doors of 177 Milk Street, which face the intersection of Milk Street and India Street.

Does this event include a full meal?

No. This event will include light refreshments and complimentary drinks.

Is my registration ticket refundable?

No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.

I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?

Yes! We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at [email protected] to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.

How many people does one ticket cover?

One ticket covers one attendee.

How early do I need to arrive?

You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins (5:15 pm Eastern Time).

This date doesn't work for me. Will this event be offered again soon?

We offer in-person events on a very limited basis. This will be the only launch party that we hold at Milk Street for "365."

Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?

Write to us with any other questions at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Milk Street Cooking School