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Bette Midler
"Colette is the most gifted cake maker I have ever encountered. She has great skill, great wit, great imagination..."
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No birthday celebration is complete without a birthday cake and no one makes more beautiful cakes than Colette Peters, cake decorator extraordinaire. Included in her new book are cakes for every month of the year and every sort of birthday celebrant. Each month has a sign of the Zodiac cake, a birthstone cake, and a flower cake. In addition there are Colette's fabulous one-of-a-kind cakes such as an astonishingly realistic ' leather' doctor's bag, a chess set, and an Art Deco confection. Although the cakes are almost too beautiful to eat, Colette has divulged her own delicious recipes for Bourbon Chocolate Cake, Basic Buttercream, Chocolate Ganache and various biscuits and she has provided detailed instructions on everything from how to build a tiered cake to airbrushing with sugar, piping techniques, painting with gold and much more. Filled with step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions, hundreds of drawings and gorgeous colour photographs, this newest book from America's foremost cake decorator will enable anyone to duplicate her fantastic creations.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The cakes in this book are stunning, although many are very advanced. There are cakes based on signs of the zodiac and birth stones, along with 'general' birthday cakes and flowers of the month, and the accompanying photographs are beautiful. There are clear instructions in most cases, but occasionally they can take a bit of working out. These cakes may prove costly to reproduce initially, as a large amount of equipment is required - an airbrush is used frequently. There are sections on basic recipes and instructions, but you will still need some experience to recreate cakes to this standard. It will take some time to produce cakes like this (in some cases a lot of the work can be done in advance of baking and decorating the cake) but it should be well worth it. I would definitely consider purchasing more of Collette's books in the future (once I've got my airbrush!)
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Inspiration from the Best in Cakes
10 Mar 2003
Format:Hardcover
Colette Peters is a master of cake design and artistry. She shows us that baking can transcend the limits of the kitchen, and delve into the canvas and paints of the artist. It is no surprise to discover that Miss Peters is a trained artist. It is also not a surprise to discover that her work graces the tables of Bette Midler, the White House, and Tiffany's at Christmastime.
This brightly-colored book is arranged topically: Signs of the Zodiac (12 designs), Flowers of the Month (4 designs), Birthstones (3 designs), and Assorted Party Cakes (14 designs). There are also two chapters devoted to Basic Recipes and Basic Instructions. Miss Peters has thoughtfully included a list of Sources for equipment and supplies at the back of the book.
Each design includes: Number of Servings, List of Ingredients, paragraph-form instructions on how to assemble and decorate the cake, a full-color photograph, and patterns (most patterns require enlargements).
While the instructions are specific, and basic instructions at the back of the book are extensive, I would not consider this a book for the beginning cake decorator. More advanced and intermediate cake decorators will enjoy creating their own cakes based on these ideas. This is a wonderful gift for the aspiring cake decorator.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
"Colette's Birthday Cakes" definitely worth the wait!
23 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
Last August I, along with people from across the U.S. and around the globe, had the pure pleasure of sitting in a class taught by Colette Peters during the 1999 I.C.E.S. Annual Convention (International Cake Exploration Society) held in Kansas City, Missouri. There she announced that her new book would be available in the Spring of 2000. Rest assured that this cake baker from Oklahoma was not alone in anticipating the arrival of this book. Whether you enjoy creating cakes for your friends and family or for paying customers, Colette's fresh new ideas will inspire you, no matter what your skill-level or experience may be. Her talents are obvious with each new cake and cleverly displayed through beautiful pictures. She has incorporated several well-known cake decorating techniques along with her own special touches to come up with original ideas sure to strike your fancy. The instructions that accompany each cake are consistantly clear and easy to follow. Be sure to add this one to your collection of cake decorating books.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
colette is a creative genius
11 May 2000
Format:Hardcover
colette peters is not only a fabulous cake stylist but also the best and most imaginative artist in the field. She has an unlimited imagination and her book reflects this talent. Her instructions are detailed and do not leave out a bit of information...she is generous in her willingness to share all her secrets for creating her wonderful masterpieces!
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