Join celebrated baker, columnist and psychologist Helen Goh for the official Australian launch of her new cookbook, Baking and the Meaning of Life, at the iconic Yallamundi Rooms in the Sydney Opera House.
This intimate morning tea will feature a specially curated menu created in collaboration with Danielle Alvarez, Culinary Director of Events at the Sydney Opera House, and will include a selection of sweet and savoury treats from the cookbook.
Guests will enjoy a meaningful In Conversation between Helen and broadcaster Indira Naidoo, exploring the emotional depth, creativity, and purpose behind the book.
This is Helen’s first book launch event in Australia – a rare opportunity to connect with her work in a truly unforgettable setting.
Location
Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House
Date
Sunday 28th September 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Price
$89 – General Admission
$129 – General Admission + Signed Book
About the Book
Baking and the Meaning of Life is Helen Goh’s first solo cookbook
A heartfelt and deeply personal celebration of baking as both a creative outlet and a tool for reflection and connection.
Combining her professional experience as a psychologist with her love of food, Helen presents 100 irresistible recipes, each enriched with memory and meaning – from her childhood pandan chiffon cake to chocolate babka baked with her son, and from celebration cakes to everyday favourites.
More than just a cookbook, it’s a meditation on the joy and purpose found in baking, and the comfort of making with your hands.
Baking and the Meaning of Life is Helen Goh’s first solo cookbook
A heartfelt and deeply personal celebration of baking as both a creative outlet and a tool for
About Helen Goh
Helen Goh is a Malaysian-born, Australian-trained pastry chef and practicing psychologist. After migrating to Australia at age 11, she pursued psychology while also rising through the culinary world – eventually becoming head pastry chef at a landmark Melbourne restaurant before moving to London to join the Ottolenghi team.
She co-authored the bestselling cookbooks Sweet and Comfort with Yotam Ottolenghi, and her recipes appear regularly in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, and The Observer. Helen’s approach to food blends Asian, Middle Eastern and Western influences – with a focus on the emotional power of baking.
Instagram: @helen_goh_bakes
