Chocolate is a typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds, roasted and ground. It is made in the form of a liquid, paste, or in a block, or used as a flavoring ingredient in other foods. Cacao has been cultivated by many cultures for at least three millennia in Mesoamerica. The earliest evidence of use …
Many of our favorite movies come with a side of iconic food moments: the elaborate timpano from Big Night, Charlie Chaplin’s dancing dinner rolls in The Gold Rush, orgasmic deli far from When Harry Met Sally, the redemptive birthday cake in Sixteen Candles. In this cookbook, author Andrew Rea (of the hit YouTube channel “Binging with Babish”) recreates …
All-in-One Guide to Cake Decorating: Over 100 Step-by-Step Cake Decorating Techniques and Recipes
“This comprehensive and accessible guide to cake decorating teaches all of the techniques and tricks that aspiring sugarcrafters need to create stunning and impressive cakes. Everyone will think these amazing cakes came from the best bakery in town! First Steps in Cake Decorating reveals dozens of expert cake decorating ideas that are simple to achieve yet look stunning. …
All-Time Favorite Sheet Cakes & Slab Pies: Easy to Make, Easy to Serve
Long before the current renaissance, these sturdy desserts were a staple at Midwestern holidays, southern family reunions, and potlucks everywhere: slab pies, generous fruit concoctions made in a baking sheet, topped with a traditional pie crust or a crunchy crumble; or delicious shareable sheet cakes loaded up with frosting. Now, these American originals are flourishing everywhere from hip …
Back in the day you didn’t need a degree in Martha Stewart Fancification to make cool, fun, cakes, you just needed some bright icing, a groovy attitude and a lot of coconut! Here’s a collection of vintage cakes-some fancy, some funny-for holidays, children’s parties, and other festiveoccasions. These Cut-up Cakes introduce an amazingly easy way to …
Cupcake Envy: Irresistible Cakelets – Little Cakes that are Fun and Easy
These clever single-serving cakelets assume beloved forms that will appeal to all the special people in your life.Bake exquisite cupcakes that resemble a stylish party dress, a desktop humidor, a cheery coffee cup, an adorable baby bottle, a wicked voodoo doll, a stylish purse—and more than two dozen other amazing likenesses that will be the talk of the …
Pound cake is proof that something old can be new again. From heirloom recipes to current variations, the Ultimate Pound Cakes: Classic Recipe Collectionof over 85 recipes will give you a treasure trove to choose from for years to come. Holidays, special occasions, or weeknight suppers, these test-kitchen approved, home-baked cakes are always a welcome surprise for family …
This collection of recipes from the second year of Bake from Scratch magazine (named Hottest New Launch by min, The Community for Smart Media Leaders) features endless inspiration for home bakers. From the essential hot cross buns and coffee cakes to grilled South African breads and seasonal recipes for baking with strawberries, rhubarb, plums, and more, this hard-cover, …
Quintessential Quinoa Desserts: Eat Great, Lose Weight, Feel Healthy
There’s no limit to what you can create with this wholesome and delicious superfood!With more than 150 pages of quinoa-inspired desserts, Quintessential Quinoa Desserts is unlike any other baking book. Inside you’ll find exclusive, handcrafted recipes and beautiful photographs for gluten-free desserts made with quinoa seeds, flour, and flakes. Discover delicious and unique desserts the whole family will …
Kawaii Cakes: Adorable and Cute Japanese-Inspired Cakes and Treats
Kawaii Cakes is a baking and decorating book containing 30 recipes for cute Japanese-inspired cakes, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, cake pops, and more. Each design is super-quick, very cute, and really easy to make. Try a troll cookie, a unicorn cupcake, cute kitten donuts, bunny rabbit macaroons, and more. With easy step-by-step instructions on how to ice and decorate …