Synopses & Reviews
In andlt;iandgt;Sweet Celebrationsandlt;/iandgt; the woman andlt;iandgt;InStyleandlt;/iandgt; called and#8220;New York's reigning cake divaand#8221; shares her recipes, designs, techniques, and tips in a gloriously illustrated book.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Bon Appand#233;titandlt;/iandgt; called master baker and decorator Weinstock and#8220;the Leonardo da Vinci of wedding cakes,and#8221; and her stunningly original creations have graced the celebrations of Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner, and Whitney Houston. Her repertoire includes not just grand, romantic, floral wedding cakes but cakes appropriate for andlt;iandgt;allandlt;/iandgt; of life's festive moments. Now she shares her expertise with bakers who want the perfect cake to commemorate that very special occasion.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;Sweet Celebrationsandlt;/iandgt; includes cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, bon voyage send-offs, victory parties, and more. Graded according to difficulty, there are cakes for the beginning as well as the experienced decorator. Present your favorite graduate with a richly bound pile of books, welcome a newborn with a delectable stack of pastel-colored blocks, or serve the charming cottage cake at a housewarming. Each of the featured twenty-four cakes is shown in full color, with complete step-by-step instructions for baking, assembling, and decorating. In addition there are many inspiring photographs of the fabulous cakes Weinstock has created for clients around the world.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The book provides recipes for cakes, frostings, and fillings, as well as detailed illustrated instructions on decorating techniques. andlt;iandgt;Sweet Celebrationsandlt;/iandgt; is a must-have volume for home and professional bakers who want to make and serve cakes that taste as good as they look.
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andlt;Iandgt;Pepoleandlt;/Iandgt; The rich and famous call Sylvia Weinstock to make their sweet dreams come true.
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PepoleThe rich and famous call Sylvia Weinstock to make their sweet dreams come true.
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Town and Country Exquisite, edible sculptures...unforgettable.
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Town & Country Exquisite, edible sculptures...unforgettable.
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andlt;Iandgt;Town and Countryandlt;/Iandgt; Exquisite, edible sculptures...unforgettable.
Synopsis
In Sweet Celebrations the woman InStyle called "New York's reigning cake diva" shares her recipes, designs, techniques, and tips in a gloriously illustrated book.
Bon Appetit called master baker and decorator Weinstock "the Leonardo da Vinci of wedding cakes," and her stunningly original creations have graced the celebrations of Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner, and Whitney Houston. Her repertoire includes not just grand, romantic, floral wedding cakes but cakes appropriate for all of life's festive moments. Now she shares her expertise with bakers who want the perfect cake to commemorate that very special occasion.
Sweet Celebrations includes cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, bon voyage send-offs, victory parties, and more. Graded according to difficulty, there are cakes for the beginning as well as the experienced decorator. Present your favorite graduate with a richly bound pile of books, welcome a newborn with a delectable stack of pastel-colored blocks, or serve the charming cottage cake at a housewarming. Each of the featured twenty-four cakes is shown in full color, with complete step-by-step instructions for baking, assembling, and decorating. In addition there are many inspiring photographs of the fabulous cakes Weinstock has created for clients around the world.
The book provides recipes for cakes, frostings, and fillings, as well as detailed illustrated instructions on decorating techniques. Sweet Celebrations is a must-have volume for home and professional bakers who want to make and serve cakes that taste as good as they look.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Sylvia Weinstockandlt;/Bandgt; creates her edible masterpieces in a loft building in New York City, where she lives and works.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Prefaceandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Basic Guidanceandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Equipmentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Resource Guideandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;About Cakesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Crumb Coatingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Basic Cake Recipesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Classic Yellow Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Lady Baltimore White Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Spice Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Chocolate Fudge Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Carrot Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Almond Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Hazelnut Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Icings, Fillings, and Washesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Basic Buttercream Icingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Chocolate Buttercream Icingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Basic Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Flavored Buttercream Fillingsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Cream Cheese Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Chocolate Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Mocha Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Orange Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Lemon Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Raspberry Buttercream Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Chocolate Mousse Fillingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Royal Icingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Washes: Simple Syrupandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Working with Sugar Doughandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Coloringandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Handling Sugar Doughandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Storing flowersandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Equipmentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Basic Flower Instructionsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Spray Flowersandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Pansyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Irisandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Violetandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Calla Lilyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Rosesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;To make the budsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;To make the petalsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;To make a calyxandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Additional Decorationsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Ribbonsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bowsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Loop Bowsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Piping Techniquesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Basketweaveandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Nantucket Weaveandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Cornelliandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Dotted Swiss, Pearls, Writingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Leavesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Dragging Pearl Borderandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Looping m or uandlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Lily of the Valleyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Swagsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Specialty Cakesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Antique White Tiered Wedding Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Baby Block Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Balloon Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Box Wedding Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Cornelli Heart Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Calla Lily Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Fairy Tree Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Gift Box Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Hatbox Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Lily of the Valley Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Marzipan Fruit Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Peach Rose Wedding Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Potted Iris Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Ribbon Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Shaggy Dog Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Handbag Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Shopping Bag Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Stack of Books Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Straw Hat Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Sunflower Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Teacup Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Thatched Roof Cottage Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Round Cakesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Clown Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Basketball Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Globe Cakeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Metric Equivalenciesandlt;BRandgt;