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Brilliant Baking step-by-step
Good recipes that really work for the beginner
as well as the advanced baker. This book has
something for every one. 27 recipes from a
simple “Victoria Sponge” to a “Choc Cherry
Genoise” all beautifully illustrated with simple
step-by-step instructions.
Ruth Clemens the author was a finalist in the
original series of The Great British Bake Off,
shares some of her delicious recipes in this
book.

COLOUR for cake decorating
Lindy Smith has once again published a stunning book,
this time with 20 new projects. This most creative artist
combines shapes and colours to produce cakes that are
truly works of art. Her books are full of wonderful unique
and different ideas and she always carries her cake theme
through to cupcakes.
If you do not own a Lindy Smith book yet then this book is
a great start.

Stencilling on Cakes
Stephanie Weightman Is a popular television
presenter in the UK. In her new book she
teaches the very many different techniques of
stencilling on cakes, cupcakes and biscuits.
Stencilling is a wonderful method of decorating
quickly and beautifully and can be done in so
many different ways from using dry colours,
airbrushing as well as royal icing.