''Quite simply, it filled me with delight'' NIGELLA LAWSON

Whether you prefer a rich fudgy brownie or a comforting cakey blondie, dive into these 50-plus brownie-based solutions to all of life's challenges, big or small.

From recipes to cheer you up, like the ''Lonesome Tonight'' brownie (an indulgent concoction made from store cupboard staples like peanut butter and crumbled cookies), to bakes for celebration, such as the ''I Think I Love You'' brownie (with raspberry cheesecake swirl) or even the ''Payday'' brownie (a caramel confection inspired by Millionaire's shortbread), you'll find the perfect treat among these pages. Stuck indoors on a rainy Sunday afternoon? There's a brownie for that, too...

Filled with humour, inspiration and cocoa-dusted tips and tricks to make sure your bakes never let you down, this is the ultimate book for brownie and blondie lovers everywhere.