The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) welcomes Coinneach MacLeod to the store on Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 pm! Recognized as Scotland’s "Food & Drink Influencer of the Year", Coinneach MacLeod, The Hebridean Baker, visits the US in 2025. We are so happy to be one of the stops on his tour! He’ll be discussing and signing copies of his new book, The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook. Coinneach will be joined by Paula Johannesen Desimone, the current Scottish Fiddler National Champion, who will add some music to the festivities. While this program is free, registration is required.
 
If you enter the booksigning line, books must be purchased from The Book Stall.
 
Booker Prize winning author Douglas Stuart says, "Weaving together delicious recipes with tales from home, this is a heartfelt book that's good for the soul."
 
More About the Book:  The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook is an irresistible culinary voyage that promises recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and an immersive journey into the heart of Scotland's islands. Coinneach returns with his fourth cookbook sharing with his readers the art of Scottish baking with delicious, timeless recipes. From savory pies to indulgent puddings and biscuit tin favorites, from cakes for every occasion to festive treats, these recipes are all woven together with captivating narratives.
 
Each chapter, while celebrating Scottish culinary traditions, brings a broader narrative of tradition, folklore and the vibrant cultural tapestry of the Hebrides. With tales of island life, historical adventures, maritime journeys around far-flung isles, this cookbook is a celebration of tradition, innovation and the sheer joy of sharing comforting, delicious food. This is not just a cookbook; it's a cultural expedition, inviting readers to savor the essence of Scotland, one delectable recipe at a time.
 
About the Author:  Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, is an international best-selling author from the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Inspired by family recipes, traditional Scottish flavors, and the rich myths and legends of his homeland, Coinneach has become Scotland’s best-selling cookbook author. His four books celebrate the Hebrides’ culinary traditions while blending tales of folklore, travel and the unique beauty of island life, inviting readers on a journey through Scotland with each recipe.
 
About Our Musical Guest: Paula Johannesen Desimone is a Chicagoland Violinist, violist, fiddler, and teacher. Paula is the current Scottish Fiddle National Champion, and has placed in Nationals 3 years running, and Chicago 2 years running. She currently plays in two Chicago-based bands: Trillium the Band, and The Chancey Brothers, and accompanies Scottish Country Dancing with Reel of Four. As a classical violinist, Paula performs all over Illinois, and is an Alum of Civic Orchestra of Chicago.  When she’s not playing, listening to, watching, studying, or thinking about music, Paula enjoys writing, reading, losing at Mario Kart, The Chicago Cubs, and encouraging people to use the Oxford Comma.