It’s GIVEAWAY time! I’ve been steadily baking my way through Alternative Baker by Alanna Taylor-Tobin, and it has steadily become a favorite. Her recipes are indulgent yet wholesome, and they’re developed with utmost precision.
It takes a LOT of coffee to fuel big dreams, and my cookbook was no exception. Fun fact: I put the finishing touches on my manuscript while caffeinating at the Commonplace Coffee in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood, which is why I’m excited to partner with them on a giveaway.
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