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I'm in love with Cookie Girl and it's making me ill!
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Cookies and cupcakes are for grown-ups too - welcome to the wonderful world of Cookie Girl...
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After seeing Xanthe Milton demonstrate her BeetRose cupcakes on TV, I rushed to the laptop and purchased this book straight-away.
The first thing I have to comment on is how beautiful this book looks, from the shocking pink cover to the photos inside (including 'Cookie Girl' dressed in various guises: Red Riding Hood, Alice, Snow White); it's a real piece of eye-candy. The cakes and biscuits look both delicious and tempting and will have you heading towards the kitchen in no time.
The second thing are the recipes. The book is divided into seasons and finishes with a Parties section. You think you've seen every flavour of cupcake until you pick up this book; it's filled with original creations such as French Toast cupcakes, Jack Daniels cupcakes and 99 Cones with Flakes. The recipes are clear and concise and with a section dedicated to Baking Basics at the front of this book, even the most novice of baker can confidently make these gorgeous treats. Most importantly of all, the recipes work! Sounds stupid, but I purchased the Hummingbird Bakery book and the recipes obviously hadn't been tested in a domestic oven or the quanitites were just scaled down from their commercial recipes, they just didn't translate well for the home cook. Xanthe Milton has obviously pain-stakingly made sure that these recipes work and they do,they are completely achievable.
Overall this book has been a real delight. I have tried some of the recipes and they were not only a joy to make (the smells wafting threw the house certainly had my husband wandering into the kitchen to investigate!) but they were so well received by my friends and family. Xanthe Milton obviously has a true passion and love for the art of baking and her style of writing is evocative and up there with the likes of Nigella Lawson and Nigel Slater. This book is no shrinking violet, it has a cheeky and wicked personality; it would make the perfect gift but more importantly it will become a batter-splattered, trusted friend in the kitchen for years to come.
The first thing I have to comment on is how beautiful this book looks, from the shocking pink cover to the photos inside (including 'Cookie Girl' dressed in various guises: Red Riding Hood, Alice, Snow White); it's a real piece of eye-candy. The cakes and biscuits look both delicious and tempting and will have you heading towards the kitchen in no time.
The second thing are the recipes. The book is divided into seasons and finishes with a Parties section. You think you've seen every flavour of cupcake until you pick up this book; it's filled with original creations such as French Toast cupcakes, Jack Daniels cupcakes and 99 Cones with Flakes. The recipes are clear and concise and with a section dedicated to Baking Basics at the front of this book, even the most novice of baker can confidently make these gorgeous treats. Most importantly of all, the recipes work! Sounds stupid, but I purchased the Hummingbird Bakery book and the recipes obviously hadn't been tested in a domestic oven or the quanitites were just scaled down from their commercial recipes, they just didn't translate well for the home cook. Xanthe Milton has obviously pain-stakingly made sure that these recipes work and they do,they are completely achievable.
Overall this book has been a real delight. I have tried some of the recipes and they were not only a joy to make (the smells wafting threw the house certainly had my husband wandering into the kitchen to investigate!) but they were so well received by my friends and family. Xanthe Milton obviously has a true passion and love for the art of baking and her style of writing is evocative and up there with the likes of Nigella Lawson and Nigel Slater. This book is no shrinking violet, it has a cheeky and wicked personality; it would make the perfect gift but more importantly it will become a batter-splattered, trusted friend in the kitchen for years to come.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was so excited when this book arrived- like the other reviewer, having seen Xanthe on TV and being impressed by her 'beetrose cupcakes' I could hardly wait to try some of her ideas out in my own kitchen and had high hopes that this book would be a hit in my house.
This book has most certainly exceeded all my expectations and is what a cupcake cookbook should be (try saying that really fast!). Until now I've been fairly used to struggling (somewhat) with the Hummingbird Bakery book, which has somewhat wonky measurements, despite the overall results being fairly impressive- but I'm pleased to report that the 'Eat Me' recipes that I've tried so far have all turned out *perfectly.* They actually make me look like an acomplished baker, despite my inaptitude with the general cake decorating overall!
My favourite? It's a hard choice between the beetrose cupcakes (wonderfully inventive and just so pretty, despite my icing disaster) and the blueberry clouds, which are just so deliciously moreish.
The instructions are all easy to follow and there's scrumptious, beautiful pictures throughout to demonstrate the end result, not to mention charming, whimsical depictions of Xanthe's childhood and where her love of baking stems from. The pages just ooze girlish sophistication and are split into 'seasons' with cakes and cookies for every occaision from christmas to halloween- but never fear, it isn't too gimmicky, it just comes across as well thought out and charming.
I think this would make a really wonderful present for a friend, mum, sister or auntie that has an interest in dabbling in the kitchen, or even for a novice baker who would like somewhere simple and pretty to start. Some recipes are basic, some are slightly more complicated but you get the impression that by the time you finish them, either way you'll have a real sense of accomplishment. I know I certainly felt a sense of triumph pulling cakes out of the oven and seeing them cooked to perfection.
Go and buy 'Eat Me' right now! You won't be sorry you did.
This book has most certainly exceeded all my expectations and is what a cupcake cookbook should be (try saying that really fast!). Until now I've been fairly used to struggling (somewhat) with the Hummingbird Bakery book, which has somewhat wonky measurements, despite the overall results being fairly impressive- but I'm pleased to report that the 'Eat Me' recipes that I've tried so far have all turned out *perfectly.* They actually make me look like an acomplished baker, despite my inaptitude with the general cake decorating overall!
My favourite? It's a hard choice between the beetrose cupcakes (wonderfully inventive and just so pretty, despite my icing disaster) and the blueberry clouds, which are just so deliciously moreish.
The instructions are all easy to follow and there's scrumptious, beautiful pictures throughout to demonstrate the end result, not to mention charming, whimsical depictions of Xanthe's childhood and where her love of baking stems from. The pages just ooze girlish sophistication and are split into 'seasons' with cakes and cookies for every occaision from christmas to halloween- but never fear, it isn't too gimmicky, it just comes across as well thought out and charming.
I think this would make a really wonderful present for a friend, mum, sister or auntie that has an interest in dabbling in the kitchen, or even for a novice baker who would like somewhere simple and pretty to start. Some recipes are basic, some are slightly more complicated but you get the impression that by the time you finish them, either way you'll have a real sense of accomplishment. I know I certainly felt a sense of triumph pulling cakes out of the oven and seeing them cooked to perfection.
Go and buy 'Eat Me' right now! You won't be sorry you did.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the most fabulous book of baking! With so many cupcake or cookie recipes the proportions don't actually work, the finished result bears no resemblance to the photo you're staring at in bemusment and the taste is either over sweet or under developed! These recipes are so easy to follow, rewarded by the most gorgeous results and the joie de vivre in the writing is such that you know Cookie Girl loves what she does. So I'd say buy and then buy another for a friend. Nothing says love more than this type of sugar!
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Wonderful
This book is the most opened in our house at the moment and the recipes are easy to follow and with very tasty and beautiful results.
Published 3 months ago by Tina
Inspirational as well as recipes that work
The recipes in Eat Me are mostly cupcakes, quite elaborately decorated cupcakes. I have spent hours just flicking through this book wondering which ones to make next. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Willis
best value for money present i have ever given
beautiful to look at plus fantastic recipes that really work. its one of those books that looks a million dollars and makes a terrific gift - yet is incredibly cheap.
Published 6 months ago by I. whittington
A lovely little book
Divided into four seasonal chapters, plus an additional one with party recipes, this is a very attractive book to read. A fair number of the (lovely-sounding! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ms. A. Crane
Bake Me!
I love this book, it is beautiful to look at and contains a vast range of mouthwatering goodies to bake. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Melinda
If you like cake this IS the book.
My book has just arrived and I want to bake every recipe.
Shall start off with Black Forest cupcakes then have a go at Margarita cupcakes. Read more
Shall start off with Black Forest cupcakes then have a go at Margarita cupcakes. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Waddett
Taste much better the following day
Was given this book as a present and was unsure about all the unusual flavours. However, started with a few from the Spring section (it being Spring) and haven't had a duff one... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Genie Ology
Love it!
I bought this book as a Birthday treat for myself and I love it! It's bright girly pink and full of pictures. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Pips Mum
Style over substance
I was very excited about starting the recipes in this book as they all looked amazing. However, I made the vanilla cupcakes last night and the quantity is way off! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ellebee
Definately will want to Eat!
Lovely book, beautifully put together, almost like a story, pictures of each recipe, which is great to see! Read more
Published 15 months ago by ENJAY
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