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The art of cake : the crème de la crème of the world's favourite desserts

Oehr, Alice2020
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Discover fifty of the most beloved cakes from around the world in this delectable guide to a classic dessert. Each delicacy comes to life through the charming writing and delightful illustrations of Alice Oehr, who has fun facts and origin stories for everything from Boston cream pie and Baked Alaska to tiramisu and Black Forest cake. With Oehr, cake becomes so much more than its flavour. Ingredients reflect the time and place in which the recipe was developed, baking methods are a testament to long-standing tradition, and decorations embrace the creativity inherent in favourite desserts. Together, these are the touches that make each cake so cherished in its country of origin.
Author:
Oehr, Alice, author, illustrator
Imprint:
Port Melbourne, Vic. : Thames & Hudson, 2020.©2020
Collation:
127 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781760760755 (hbk)9781760760755 (hardback)
Dewey class:
641.86
Language:
English
BRN:
644883
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
East Melbourne Library-Food and DrinkFOOD 641.86 OEHRAvailable
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