Sweet Treats to Make, Decorate, and Give: Over 35 Step-by-step Recipes for Making and Decorating Cakes, Cookies, and Candies [Hardcover]

Laura Tabor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2011

This unique collection of sweet treats is packed with 35 decorating ideas for cakes, cookies and candies. In this book, jewellery designer Laura Tabor has combined her passions for jewellery and baking, producing a range of beautifully decorated edible gifts. The first chapter, 'Beautiful Treats for Girls', has chocolate cameos that look just like the real thing, marshmallow pearls and candy bangles. 'Seasonal Gifts' is packed with ideas for Christmas cookies, Faberge-inspired Easter eggs and a fondant Valentine's rose locket. Kids will love to make the rice paper flower pendants, jelly gems and liquorice friendship bracelets in 'Fun for Children'. The final chapter, 'Gentlemen Adorned', has recipes for candy cufflinks, vintage chocolate buttons and a candy monocle and moustache. Clear step-by-step instructions make this book perfect for novice bakers, while more experienced cooks will enjoy the challenge of creating something uniquely different.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Since an early age, Laura Tabor has loved making jewellery and cooking. After studying jewellery design at Central Saint Martins College, London, the baking was put to one side as she started her own successful jewellery label, selling beautiful handmade pieces to stores and boutiques across the globe. After finishing her latest collection of jewellery, entitled Sweet, Laura decided it was time to combine her two loves - and so began her edible jewellery journey.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: CICO Books (March 31, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1907563075
• ISBN-13: 978-1907563072
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Give it a try! July 18, 2011

By Muminlaw

Format:Hardcover

Contrary to the only other review of this book available, to date, on this site I am of the opinion that the pictures and creative techniques shown are delightful, realistic and achievable. The ideas are fun and quirky, just right for people with a little imagination to create and enjoy.
If I have any criticism it would be that the cover does not do the contents justice ...
Looking forward to the second in the series !!

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Content weak with nice photos March 17, 2011

By busymomof4

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was disappointed with this purchase. I didn't think the ideas were very inventive. Furthermore, I thought the piping skills on many of the treats in the photos were weak.