This book is absolutely wonderful. The recipes are easy to follow and taste divine. The 'What went wrong' sections are really useful - if only to show you that your cake has come out just as it should be! The pies are wonderful too. The glossary of terms, equipment list, recipes and little asides all add up to a book every kitchen needs.
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I thought this book contained some nice and well illustrated recipes, even if some were so basic and well known that the average cook would already have them in several standard cookbooks. A couple of her famous 'novelty' cake recipes, perhaps suited to childrens birthdays, would have been welcome. The book gave the impression there were loads of additional recipes Jane would have liked to include but couldn't - why not!?
Her enthusiasm is encouraging, but unless you are already a Jane Asher fan, you may find her writing style and little anecdotes a bit twee and irratating and her overuse of parentheses (brackets) is truly infuriating!!
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Brillant book for beginners.It shows you how to make the little models step by step & gives you little tips as well.You can make the models bigger or smaller .
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There are some great cakes and ideas in this book. I make cakes for a living and feel this book is more aimed at begginers than experienced sugarcrafters (unlike Debbie Brown's books that I feel are more for experienced decorators and beginners can find daunting). If you want to make cakes for your kids birthdays then I would recommend this to have in your collection.
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I own this book, and I have to say that this is the best. The puff pastry recipe is remarkable, and many of the recipes turn out well. If you want to have professional recipes, this is the one.
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I have been wanting to attempt a gingerbread house for some time, but have to admit I had no idea where to start. Whilst looking for a book on the subject I was very encouraged by the other reviews on this book. I have hardly put the book down it really takes you through each step and explains it perfectly. I already have started planning my house. Even the lack of photographs is not a problem as there are beautiful drawings of the houses. I am very pleased with the book.
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This is a sweet little book, suitable for beginners. It starts with good, basic recipes, which the author expands on. The reader will learn to bake and ice cakes, use ready-to-roll icing, and make frosted flowers. Perhaps the recipes are not as ambitious as some of those you'll find in other specialty 'cupcake' books but they're fun to make and it's good value for under a fiver.
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For anyone interested in baking of any sort, this book really is worth getting. 'The Crabapple Bakery Cupcake Cookbook' features recipies taken from the authors bakery. Although it is an Australian book, this really doesn't seem to make a difference and significant substitutes don't seem necessary.
Often, in books like this, I either buy it for the pictures and inspiration, or for the recipies- this is unique because it serves both purposes. And I would be as happy flicking through it with a cup of tea as I would be baking one of the recipies.
The Recipies themselves are pretty simple and no 'specialist' equipment is required to create a pretty lovely looking (and tasting-which is just as important!) cupcake.
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