Book excerpt: All the recipes are from the Robin Hood Test Kitchen -- which means that you can depend on the results every time. Robin Hood is Canada's No. 1 name in flour. Dedicated to helping you bake better, its test kitchen develops recipes for everything from decadent cakes to perfect pies and cookies. Now available for the first time is a collection of most of the recipes from Robin Hood's bestselling Baking Festival Cookbook and Home Baking. More than 250 recipes will appeal to both the novice and experienced baker and will inspire you to explore the wonderful world of baking. Extensive tips and techniques accompany each recipe, and the Baking Basics section in the introduction covers everything from equipment and ingredients to baking at high altitudes. Bake everything from sweet and decadent treats to savory sensations. Create mouthwatering homemade treats for everything from cookies and cakes, pies and pastries, bars and squares, to breads and muffins and kid-friendly recipes and ideas. These delicious and always dependable recipes are suitable for every occasion. An abundance of mouthwatering photographs and extensive tips ensure success every time you bake. This is baking at its best!