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“…whimsical, inspiring, and utterly gorgeous.” (Associated Press )
Witty, one-of-a-kind imaginative cupcake designs using candies from the local convenience store.America’s favorite food photography team, responsible for the covers of America’s top magazines, shows how to create funny, scary, and sophisticated masterpieces, using a zipper lock bag and common candies and snack items.With these easy-to-follow techniques, even the most kitchen-challenged cooks can• raise a big-top circus cupcake tier for a kid’s birthday• plant candy vegetables on Oreo earth cupcakes for a garden party• trot out a line of confectionery “pupcakes” for a dog fancier• serve sausage and pepperoni pizza cupcakes for April Fool’s Day• bewitch trick-or-treaters with chilly ghost chocolate cupcakes• create holidays on icing with turkey cupcake place cards, a white cupcake Christmas wreath, and Easter egg cupcakesNo baking skills or fancy pastry equipment is required. Spott (more…)
Presenting an array of floral bouquets and decorations, Creative Wedding Florals You Can Make is the perfect alternative to hiring a professional florist. Featuring detailed, step-by-step projects for making fabulous floral decorations out of both silk and dried flowers in addition to fresh, wedding planners can begin these projects well in advance of the big day while saving hundreds of dollars. The 28 stunning projects include: 8 gorgeous bridal bouquets; 8 arrangements for the wedding party, including corsages, boutonnieres and flower girl accessories; 9 beautiful floral creations for decorating the pews, altar, unity candle, cake and more; Every project is rated by cost, time and skill level required, and features big, beautiful photos and step-by-step demonstrations. This book is great for busy, cost conscious wedding planners who have to make important decisions about what they can accomplish within their available budget, skill level and schedule.
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Make the cake? Yes, you can. If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake–and you don’t have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process–from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration. “If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result.” –Donna Ferrari, BRIDE’S magazine
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“I do not believe in cakes that are made for beauty and ceremony only. I believe they should be eaten?and enjoyed! In fact, the majority of the time my cakes are used as the dessert, as opposed to a symbolic addition.” ?De (more…)
With step-by-step instructions, this book presents dozens of easy-to-make silk floral arrangements and other accessories for an unforgettable wedding.’
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Make the cake? Yes, you can. If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake–and you don’t have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process–from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration. “If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result.” –Donna Ferrari, BRIDE’S magazine
From the Inside Flap
“I do not believe in cakes that are made for beauty and ceremony only. I believe they should be eaten?and enjoyed! In fact, the majority of the time my cakes are used as the dessert, as opposed to a symbolic addition.” ?De (more…)