by EricLanlard (Author)
Bring a touch of A-list glamor to your table with over 20 inspirational celebration cakes from a master patissier. From a magnificent hand-painted Toile de Jouy wedding cake to a sparkling, bejewelled tower and a delicious 1920's-inspired American retro cake, you'll find plenty of choice in this collection. Each masterpiece is accompanied by clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions for decoration. In addition, a comprehensive introductory section covering tools and equipment, basic recipes, assembly and decorating techniques will provide you with all you need to create flawless, mouthwatering cakes.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 15 Jun 2008
ISBN 10: 0600617149
ISBN 13: 9780600617143
Book Overview: The market for luxury food continually increases, fostered by powerful retail campaigns such as M&S food and the extensive media coverage of high profile chefs, on television and through book publications. Cookery programmes, book sales and the lionisation of cookery personalities highlights the popular demand to emulate high end food and create luxury at an individual level. Food is no longer functional but aesthetic and a lifestyle indicator. Thus 'Glamour Cakes' appeals to the luxury market and, using Eric Lanlard's celebrity clients as a selling point, to the ever-spiralling celebrity market. Eric's numerous television appearances include GMTV and recently BBC1's wedding series 'Big Day' as well as a forthcoming appearance on Five's 'Cooking the Books' alongside Jean-Christof Novelli and Gordon Ramsay.