Sweet: Irresistible desserts and officiel drinks, cakes and bakes by Roots, Levi NEUF

Sugar and spice and all things nice. Levis latest collection of recipes is all about indulgence. From luscious cakes and bakes, to creamy puds, from cool ice-creams to wicked cocktails, this is food to share and make everyone feel good.What does sweet mean to you? It could be those sweet moments by yourself, watching TV and getting out the popcorn or having a nice chunk of cake or a chocolate bar. Or it could be a celebration. Your birthdays arrived - and that means its everybodys birthday. From Almond Cake with Lime and Cardamom Syrup or Salted Caramel Cheesecake to Pears in Ginger Syrup and Mango Bellini, the recipes here are about celebrating and sharing, getting together and enjoying the moment with great food.

Levi Roots first came to public attention when he conquered the dragons on the BBC television series Dragons Den, winning backing for his Reggae Reggae Sauce business. The Reggae Reggae brand has since gone from strength to strength, with many new sauces and other foods being added to the range. Levis primetime BBC television series and bestselling book - Caribbean Food Made Easy - followed, making Levi one of the nations most popular cooks. Levi was brought up in Jamaica by his grandparents before joining his parents in Brixton, London, when he was 11 years old. He was taught to cook by his grandmother as a child and has enjoyed preparing Jamaican food for his family and friends ever since. He has had a long career as a musician, receiving a nomination for a prestigious MOBO award in 1998.He has a café and takeaway, and every summer runs his popular Rastaraunt - a stall selling Caribbean food and his famous sauce at the Notting Hill Carnival.