Friday, December 26, 2008

Great Scandinavian Baking Book or Party Animal Cakes

Great Scandinavian Baking Book

Author: Beatrice A Ojakangas

Scandinavian Cooking and The Finnish Cookbook, calls upon her own Scandinavian heritage and wide-ranging knowledge of Scandinavian baking to produce the definitive book on the subject.

Library Journal

Scandinavian cookbooks tend to focus on Finland, Sweden, and Denmark; Ojakangas, author of several previous books on the subject, here includes recipes from Iceland as well. There are hearty ``breads for meals,'' rich and delicate cookies, cakes and pies, and breads for ``coffeetime,'' which can be a formal, three-course occasion. A diverse selection of national specialties, for larger collections. JS



Interesting textbook: Baking with Splenda or 12 Best Foods Cookbook

Party Animal Cakes

Author: Smith

Guaranteed to make any party a roaring success, the projects in Party Animal Cakes are both fun to make and delicious to eat! This guide:

* Presents stunning and easy-to-make decorated novelty cakes—all animal-themed—for beginners as well as advanced cake makers

* Explains how to use sugarpaste, buttercream, and clever techniques to create textures, patterns, and shapes

* Includes design variation ideas, quick-and-clever cupcakes projects, and delicious cookie recipes to continue the party-food theme

With over 200 easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs plus carving templates, this guide will lead to cakes that children and adults alike will love to devour.



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