Janice Murfitt Knihy

This affordable paperback on the ever-popular subject of chocolate is created for people with full and busy lives. Clear explanations on everything you should know about cooking and decorating with chocolate - for yourself or as gifts - are enhanced by dozens of detailed photographs. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful, full color photographs make this the perfect guide for the novice or seasoned choco-phile. From self-indulgent teatime brownies to spectacular gateaux and melt-in-the-mouth mousses, here is a mouthwatering collection of more than a hundred delicious chocolate recipes from around the world.

This comprehensive guide to cake decorating equips aspiring sugarcrafters with essential techniques to create stunning cakes that rival those from top bakeries. It reveals numerous expert ideas that are simple yet impressive, covering popular methods such as buttercream, sugarpaste, chocolate, marzipan, and flower paste. The book features detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for preparing and using various types of icing, complemented by step-by-step color photographs. With a delightful range of cakes suitable for both adults and children, beginners will quickly grasp the fundamentals, while experienced decorators will discover fresh inspiration. The structured course spans from basic skills to expert techniques, enabling decorators to craft everything from novelty birthday cakes to elegant wedding cakes. Over 300 instructional photographs illustrate the decoration of more than 50 finished cakes, with clear, straightforward text addressing all aspects of sugarcrafting. Topics include covering cakes, filling and layering, icings, chocolate, sugarpaste, marzipan, piping, flower paste, and quick decoration ideas. This guide is a 'must-have' for anyone interested in cake decorating, making it an invaluable resource for both novices and seasoned decorators alike.

200 step-by-step projects, from traditional, novelty and special occasion cakes, to wedding cakes, Christening cakes, birthday cakes, Christmas cakes and many more.

Traditional Farmhouse Teas. Delightful recipes for tea time.

"Ультимативный декоратор тортов" — это книга, которую ждали увлеченные пекари и художники. В дополнение к сотням идей по декорированию и дизайну, включено более восьмидесяти практических проектов, которые предоставляют возможность получить практический опыт и вдохновение для пекарей всех уровней. В первой части, посвященной техникам выпечки и декорирования, представлен интенсивный курс по этой теме; с советами по материалам и оборудованию, а также курс по стилям выпечки, глазури, марципану, королевской глазури и сахарной пасте, пищевым красителям и тонированию, работе с шоколадом, формовке, вырезанию и многому другому. Следуют три раздела с практическими проектами: традиционные и классические торты, торты для особых случаев и новинки и фантазийные торты. Среди творений: торт "Кролик и нагрудник" для детского праздника, шоколадный торт с вишней, многослойный торт "Мока Бразилия" и букет великолепных свадебных тортов. Более восьмидесяти тортов проиллюстрированы пошаговыми фотографиями для руководства и красивым финальным снимком для вдохновения. Пятьсот цветных фотографий иллюстрируют техники, инструменты, ингредиенты и великолепные готовые торты.

A compilation of the best-selling International School of Sugarcraft Book One and Book 2, now available in a more affordable single volume.Making a cake and decorating it beautifully for a special occasion deserves a round of applause, and with The Ultimate Guide to Sugarcraft, the praise will keep on coming! This book is divided into two parts, with each section comprised of a set of 20 lessons. Part One teaches how to make perfect cakes, icings and frostings, as well as master ribbon work, frills, collars, lettering, modeling and piped decorations. It is the ideal foundation for people who have never decorated a cake before—and an excellent refresher for those who already have some basic skills. Part Two builds on that foundation, teaching the intricate skills of tube and brush embroidery, lace, fondant, figure modeling, sugar-flower sprays, bas relief, pastillage and filigree. Packed with ideas, each one illustrated with color photographs and accompanied by step-by-step instructions, this inspirational guide is written by six internationally acclaimed authors, each one chosen for their expertise in a particular field of sugarcraft. Written by six acclaimed sugarcraft artists, this is the most comprehensive sugarcraft and cake decorating book ever published. This cake decorating guide contains over 70 ideas for cake decorations and designs