Dobre Dobre, Baking From Poland and Beyond In Conversation with Laurel Kratochvila

Please join me to welcome back acclaimed baker and James Beard Award finalist, Laurel Kratochvila to celebrate the launch of her latest book, Dobre Dobre, Baking from Poland and Beyond, on Thursday 6th November for an evening of In Conversation, toasts and delectable tasting. We will be joined by the book’s photographer, Malgosia Minta, a celebrated food journalist and cookbook author herself.

Following on from her first bestselling book and essential kitchen companion, New European Baking, Laurel is back with Dobre Dobre, celebrating one Europe’s most exciting baking traditions. She dives deep into Poland’s rich, varied and distinctive baking culture steeped in history, Jewish and diasporic, including recipes old and new, bringing both nostalgia and inventiveness into our homes. 

Dobre Dobre is an immersive experience, filled with historical details  and peppered with a handful of recipes from contributors and the stories behind the recipes. This is a repertoire expanding read and guide for anyone swept off their feet by a light layer cake, from the sourdough savant to the curious cookie and cake baker with details how to’s on how to make an abundance of tiny cookies and rugelach, decorative layer cakes and cheesecakes, sweet yeast buns and danishes, and hearty rye breads and sourdough loaves to name a few. 

I am so looking forward to welcoming Laurel back for another In Conversation, as we talk about the immersive experience of exploring and writing about Polish baking, honouring roots and finding a culinary home. We will not only discuss the stories behind the recipes in the book, we will also talk about Laurel’s journey from New England to Berlin, her famous bakery Fine Bagels, classical French training and so much more.  

Doors will open at 6.45 for a 7pm start. Tickets are £35 and available to book here. After our conversation there will be plenty of time to mingle with a drink, taste some of the recipes from Dobre Dobre and purchase books available for Laurel to sign.

The event will take place at my home in Central London (closest tube Maida Vale). The full address will be sent out with a booking confirmation. Refunds on tickets are available upto 5 days before the event. 

We cannot wait to celebrate this very exciting launch with you.