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A world of cake: 150 recipes for sweet traditions from cultures near and far / Krystina Castella.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, 2010.Description: viii, 343 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781603425766
  • 1603425764
Other title:
  • A world of cake
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 641.8653 CAS 22
Contents:
For the love of cake -- Cake walk : an oh-so-sweet tour of cake history, language, and techniques -- North America : sugar and spice and doughnuts are nice -- Latin America : street sweets and festive quinceanera cakes -- Western and Central Europe : pastry artistry and caf�e culture get married -- The British Isles : comfort cakes and high-society delights -- Scandinavia : the romance of berries and liqueur, topped with cream -- Eastern Europe : marzipan, gingerbread, and other fairy-tale cakes -- The Mediterranean : epic confections from balmy climates and ancient cultures -- Africa : deep-fried nibbles and crunchy bananas -- The Middle East : ancient treats and sacred sweets -- The Indian subcontinent : milk sweets, dumplings, and candy confections -- The Far East : good-for-your soul sweets -- Southeast Asia : welcome to the spice islands -- Australia and New Zealand : cakes with character -- Toppings and fillings from around the world.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 641.8653 CAS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39002100689232

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Take your sweet tooth on a global tour! Whether you're indulging in Australian pavlova, Japanese mochi, or Italian panettone, it's just not a celebration without cake. In this delectable cookbook, Krystina Castella offers more than 150 irresistible cake recipes from around the world, accompanied by mouthwatering photographs and insights into unique cultural traditions. Discover exciting new flavors and innovative twists on your favorite desserts as you explore the sweet delights of a variety of chiffons, fruitcakes, meringues, and more.

Includes index.

For the love of cake -- Cake walk : an oh-so-sweet tour of cake history, language, and techniques -- North America : sugar and spice and doughnuts are nice -- Latin America : street sweets and festive quinceanera cakes -- Western and Central Europe : pastry artistry and caf�e culture get married -- The British Isles : comfort cakes and high-society delights -- Scandinavia : the romance of berries and liqueur, topped with cream -- Eastern Europe : marzipan, gingerbread, and other fairy-tale cakes -- The Mediterranean : epic confections from balmy climates and ancient cultures -- Africa : deep-fried nibbles and crunchy bananas -- The Middle East : ancient treats and sacred sweets -- The Indian subcontinent : milk sweets, dumplings, and candy confections -- The Far East : good-for-your soul sweets -- Southeast Asia : welcome to the spice islands -- Australia and New Zealand : cakes with character -- Toppings and fillings from around the world.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Chapter 1 Cake Walk: A Sweet Tour of Cake History, Culture, and Language
  • Chapter 2 North America: Sugar and Spice and Doughnuts Are Nice
  • Chapter 3 Latin America: Street Sweets and Festive Quinceanera Cakes
  • Chapter 4 Western and Central Europe: Pastry Artistry and Cafe Culture Get Married
  • Chapter 5 The British Isles: Comfort Cakes and High-Society Delights
  • Chapter 6 Scandinavia: The Romance of Berries and Liqueur, Topped with Cream
  • Chapter 7 Eastern Europe: Marzipan, Gingerbread, and Other Fairy-Tale Cakes
  • Chapter 8 The Mediterranean: Epic Confections from Balmy Climates and Ancient Cultures
  • Chapter 9 Africa: Deep-Fried Nibbles and Crunchy Bananas
  • Chapter 10 The Middle East: Ancient Treats and Sacred Sweets
  • Chapter 11 The Indian Subcontinent: Milk Sweets, Dumplings, and Candy Confections
  • Chapter 12 The Far East: Good-for-Your-Soul Sweets
  • Chapter 13 Southeast Asia: Welcome to the Spice Islands
  • Chapter 14 Australia and New Zealand: Cakes with Character

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