Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Oriental Basics or Well Decorated Cake

Oriental Basics

Author: Cornelia Schinharl

Open sesame!  If all you know is the kebab, this book will make you hungry for more. Discover the world of spices, herbs, colors, perfumes and aromas.  How to bake flatbread, or prepare couscous or a chicken with date stuffing.  A magical journey of culinary discovery into the land of Eastern promise for all fans of real hospitality:  Orient now!



New interesting textbook: Gumbo Tales or River Road Recipes II

Well-Decorated Cake

Author: Toba Garrett

As a Master Cake Designer and featured instructor at the prestigious Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, Toba Garrett has taught top industry professionals her decorating secrets. Now, using the same easy-to-follow style that worked so well in her acclaimed book, Creative Cookies, she brings her artistic vision and professional tips to you in this fully illustrated home cake-decorating course. From selecting the proper equipment to the basics of buttercream, easy techniques for creating piping flowers and ornamentation to advanced drapery and border designs, everything you need to become a better cake designer is included. You’ll find time-saving templates, a picture gallery of spectacular cakes, and a generous selection of Toba’s own recipes. The author lives in New York, NY.



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