Romantic Cakes: Cakes and cookies to celebrate love - Softcover

Peggy Porschen

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9781844006298: Romantic Cakes: Cakes and cookies to celebrate love

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844006298 ISBN 13: 9781844006298

Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2008

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In her first book, Pretty Party Cakes, celebrity cake designer Peggy Porschen, brought us a range of fabulously stylish decorated cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Now, in Romantic Cakes, she has applied her inspirational vision to her own favourite subject area cookies and cakes for romantic occasions. There are delights to celebrate all the steps on the course of true love, from the earliest stirrings of affection on St. Valentine s Day, through the proposal and engagement, the bridal shower and hen or stag nights up to the big day itself. For that, Peggy has designed all manner of irresistible inventions, from decorated cookie favours and place cards to table centrepieces, bridesmaids gifts and decorations for the children s table. Beginning with an easy-to-follow introduction covering all the equipment, basic recipes and techniques needed to make the cakes, the book is designed to suit both beginners and more experienced cooks. Chapters cover Cookies, Cup Cakes and Miniatures Cakes and Large Cakes and include delights such as Venetian Mask Cookies, Je t Aime Fondant Fancies in a Box and the breathtaking Bed of Roses. User-friendly text and clear step-by-step photography make even the most elaborate creations achievable so that every romantic occasion can be made to taste a little bit sweeter.

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There are delights to celebrate all the steps on the course of true love, from the earliest stirrings of affection on Valentines Day, through the proposal and engagement, the bridal shower and hen or stag nights up to the big day itself. For that, Peggy has designed all manner of irresistible inventions, from decorated cookie favours and place cards to table centrepieces, bridesmaids gifts and decorations for the children's table. Beginning with an easy-to-follow introduction covering all the equipment, basic recipes and techniques needed to make the cakes, the book is designed to suit both beginners and more experienced cooks. Product Information: ISBN: 9781844006298 Format: Paperback Author: Peggy Porschen Publisher: Quadrille Pages: 144 Dimensions: 27 x 21.5 x 1cm.

About the Author:

Peggy Porschen grew up in Germany, a country renowned for its cakes. She moved to London in 1998 graduating top of her class at the prestigious Cordon Bleu school. From there, she went on to work as patissiere at the Lanesborough Hotel and with master baker Gerhart Jenne at Konditor and Cook on London s South Bank. Quickly developing her own highly individual style, she left there to set up her own business, which was instantly successful. Soon she was making cakes and cookies for major events of all kinds, including chocolate Faberge Eggs for guests at Elton John s 2003 White Tie and Tiara Ball. Most recently she has started supplying Fortnum & Mason with an exquisite range of decorated cookies and speciality confections. Her cakes have been featured in magazines and newspapers as diverse as the Daily Mail, The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, Wedding Flowers, Brides, You and Your Wedding, Wedding Day, OK, Delicious and Marie Claire.

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