Cake Decorating
The Whimsical Bakehouse
Kaye Hansen & Liv Hansen
Don't feel intimidated by the thought of such artistry; even though you might not
be a wunderkind in the kitchen, these fun recipes can happen. Each Dr. Seuss-ian
recipe is constructed with ingredients that are readily available from your neighbourhood
grocer. Full colour photos you can't miss. Hardcover, 160 pp., $41.95.
 Party
Cakes for Kids
Attention all you mothers who have shed tears over your childís birthday
cake. With easy instructions and templates for cakes ranging from a ladybug to
the entire Simpson family, this book will keep you in kid-pleasing cakes from
ages one to 10. Softcover, 160 pp, $19.95.
Neoclassic View of Plated Desserts
Tish Boyle& Timothy Moriarty
This book should probably come with a warning: Help required. Their "Trio of Apples" requires 12 recipes to complete! Simpler ones have only three or four. However, for the professional it is inspirational. There is a chapter on sugar work - pulled sugar, sugar cages, spun sugar and thread. Hardcover, glamorous photos. Hardcover, glamorous photos. $67.50
 Cakes to Dream On
Colette Peters
A masterclass in decorating extraordinary cakes. If she can dream it celebrated
cake artist Colette will create it, even better she's will to share her techniques
and methods with you. Stunning pictures of these wonderful wacky cakes and instructional
drawings make this book a must for the serious cake decorator. 260 pp. $51.99.
 Torten Artistik
Louise & Othmar Fassbind
Beginning with the history of the fruitcake, the 39 lessons in
this book show you the path to magnificent cakes from perfectly
smooth bases to blown sugar ornaments to grace the top. Step-by-step
photos. Hardcover, 199 pp, $179.95.
 Wedding
Cakes You Can Make
Dede Wilson
It may be a small book, but it is packed with everything you need
to know to create a professional –looking wedding cake for yourself
or someone near and dear. The emphasis is on cakes and frostings
that are as good to eat as they are beautiful to view. Much of
the work can be done
ahead. Colour photos. Hardcover, 168 pp, $42.99.
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