Cakes in Bloom: The Art of Exquisite Sugarcraft Flowers - Hardcover

Porschen, Peggy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849496609 ISBN 13: 9781849496605

Publisher: Quadrille Pub, 2015

Synopsis

Cakes in Bloom is the ultimate reference and inspiration for sugarcrafters and shows Peggy's mastery of a breathtaking array of flowers, creatively used on a variety of cakes. Included is a broad range of techniques embracing all the basics as well as the particular skills needed to make each individual flower. The range of 24 cakes include signature recipes and fail-safe fillings for miniature cakes, large cakes and tiered cakes, which taste as good as they look. Peggy reveals the secrets to making more than 30 gorgeous life-like flowers, from roses to cherry blossom, and includes a wealth of ideas of how they can be used for a range of occasions from birthdays to weddings.

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Review:

'It's such a beautiful book you may just want to show it off on the coffee table.'--Independent i, Friday 18 April 2014

'Cakes in Bloom is a celebration of Peggy Porschen's skill, style and experience and the first time she has shared her repertoire of incomparable sugar blooms with her legions of fans.'--Staffordshire Living, Thursday 1 May 2014

'Learn how to craft sugar cherry blossoms and sweet peas which look even more beautiful than the real thing. Your teacher? None other than the cake supremo Peggy Porschen.' --Wedding Flowers, 1 March 2014

'If The Great British Bake Off reignited your love of baking but you think your icing is, well, a little on the boring side, you need Peggy Porschen's delectable book Cakes in Bloom. She gives inspiring advice on crafting realistic floral decorations - from peonies to poppies. If it's good enough for Kate Moss's wedding cake, it's good enough for us.' --Sunday Express, 18th May 2014

'If your dream is to create exquisite flowers made entirely from sugar, look no further than Cakes in Bloom by celebrated cake designer Peggy Porschen. This beautifully photographed book has an extensive list of tools, tips and guides for all of your decorating needs. There are 30 easy-to-follow projects and illustrated templates, demonstrating Peggy's perfect mastery of her craft, that are suitable for a range of skill levels.' --Crafts Beautiful, July

About the Author:

Peggy porschen moved from her native Germany to London in 1998 to study at Le Cordon Bleu cookery school. Quickly developing an individual sugarcraft style, Peggy established her own business in 2003. Her cookies and cakes have graced many A-list events, such as Elton John's White Tie & Tiara Ball, and parties for Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. She also regularly contributes to Conde Nast Brides and Wedding, with many of her celebrity commissions featuring in Tatler, Vogue, OK! and Hello! magazines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Quadrille Pub
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1849496609
• ISBN 13: 9781849496605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224