John Whaite, winner of the 2012 Great British Bake Off, bakes everywhere he goes—at food festivals, as a guest on the nation's top cookery shows, at Le Cordon Bleu school where he is perfecting his craft, and as teacher at his new cookery school. Yet his favorite place to bake is still at home, creating delicious treats and feasts for his family and friends. Here, John shares with us those recipes he saves for his nearest and dearest. The lunches, brunches, and afternoon teas he whips up when his parents come to visit, the indulgent sweet bakes and savory pizzas he has waiting when his friends come to stay, and the picnics, confectionery, and special occasion cakes he prepares for, and with, his nieces and nephews. So whether you want a birthday cake to impress or a comfort food feast to welcome the whole family, if you're after straightforward homemade recipes with a modern twist, this is the book for you.