Monday, January 12, 2009

Cooking with Edible Flowers or Making Beautiful Christmas Cakes

Cooking with Edible Flowers

Author: Miriam Jacobs

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.



Table of Contents:

Introduction

Commonsense Cautions

The Best Blossoms for Eating

Preparing Flowers for the Dinner Table

The Best Dressings

Basil Flowers

Chamomile

Chive Blossoms

Dill Flowers

Hibiscus

Lavender

Marigolds

Nasturtiums

Roses

Sweet Pea Flowers

Violas

Book review: Feeding Your Allergic Child or Total Renewal

Making Beautiful Christmas Cakes

Author: Merehurst

A combination of both traditional and innovative cake designs to suit all Christmas moods. The focus is put on sugarcraft cakes, and Making Beautiful Christmas Cakes also features stunning royal-iced and chocolate confections. All recipes will suit beginner cake decorators and experienced sugarcrafters alike. The book features 30 classic and contemporary Christmas cakes, with more than 200 beautiful color photographs. Follow the designs and instructions in this book, and soon you'll astound your guests with unforgettable holiday creations!



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