In Conversation with Natalie Paull
About
Join us for an evening with Natalie Paull, one of Australia's most best-loved bakers, and author of the bestselling and groundbreaking Beatrix Bakes to celebrate the launch of her latest book 'Sweet Heart'. Natalie will be in conversation with Sara Kittelty.ABOUT SWEET HEART
What does your sweet heart desire?
Perhaps something fruity or tangy?
Maybe something creamy or nutty?
Something dark and bitter?
Fluffy and flaky?
This question is often more important than what type of cake, cookie or tart to bake, and that's why Sweet Heart is 'chapter-ised' by flavour craving.
From the perfect sour cream scones to the peanut butter chiffon cake of your dreams, these recipes cover the classics and the inspired flavour twists – all so heart-burstingly good, each bite will make you weep with joy.Here, the legendary baker behind Beatrix Bakes serves up some of her most straightforward recipes yet – many can be whipped up simply with hand beaters (think Banana crunch cake and Fluffy chocolate mousse) – along with treats for those in the mood for a baking adventure (Raspberry jelly lamingtons, Six-layer honey rye & chai cake) and everything in between (Cashew baklava fingers,TheBeatrix Bakes featherlight sponge cake).Featuring a concise 'bake-tionary' and top tips derived from decades of baking wisdom, along with Nat's classic Adaptrix advice so you can mix and match to your dessert desire's delight,Sweet Heartis a collection to hold close always.
ABOUT NATALIE
Natalie Paull is one of Australia's most lauded and best-loved bakers, and author of the bestselling and groundbreaking Beatrix Bakes and Beatrix Bakes Another Slice. These books were named after her cult Melbourne bakeshop; they captured the essence of her craft and gave readers insight into why customers travelled interstate for the tiny shop with the colourful cake window. Now Natalie teaches baking at high-end cooking schools as well as the local homeless shelter.
Date
Thursday 3 September 2026 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM (UTC+10)Location
Ballarat
Ballarat Vic 3350