GOOD TASTES.EXTRAORDINARY DREAM CAKES: Colette Peters, owner of Colette's Cakes in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , who was commissioned to design and bake the 2005 Inauguration Cake (a 5-foot-long, 300-pound replica of the White House composed of vanilla cake layers and buttercream), has a new cookbook out. ``Cakes to Dream On: A Master Class in Decorating,'' (Wiley; $40) gives you a glimpse of some of her extraordinary masterpieces. While many bakers probably won't attempt her cakes at home, the artistic beauties offer an incredible feast for the eyes. Among them are fabulous creations with such names as Homage to Dr. Seuss Noun 1. Dr. Seuss - United States writer of children's books (1904-1991) Geisel, Theodor Seuss Geisel , Rainbow Carousel The Rainbow Carousel is a currently un-published comic by The drunkduck account wyldflowa. Real name Chloe Citrine, from England, wirral. Plot The Rainbow Carousel follows the story of homosexual Bubblegum Soda, a 16 year old boy who meets the half-black elf Sundae Peach who , Enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. Flora, Mad Tea Party, Mother-of-Pearl Mosaic and Family Jewels. In the front of the book, Peters shares information on how to start a cake, cake bases, cake architecture, fillings and icings, and more. She also includes recipes for Coco-Loco Cake, Carrot Cake Carrot cake is a sweet spice cake with grated carrot mixed into the batter. The carrot softens in the cooking process, and the cake usually has a soft, dense texture. The carrots themselves enhance the flavour, texture and appearance of the cake. , Meringue Buttercream, Chocolate Truffle truffle (trŭf`əl) [Fr.], subterranean edible fungus that forms a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship with the roots of certain trees and plants. The part of the fungus used as food is the ascoma, the fruiting body of the fungus. Filling, Royal Icing Royal icing is a hard white icing, made from softly beaten egg whites, icing sugar (powdered sugar), and sometimes lemon juice. It is used on Christmas cake, wedding cakes, gingerbread houses and many other cakes and biscuits, either as a smooth covering like marzipan, or in sharp and so on, as well as techniques like sugar work. ``Baking a cake is easy,'' she writes. ``What you do with that cake next is a little more difficult. Before you bake the cake, the first things you have to determine are what the occasion is, the design you want to make and the number of people you need to feed.'' - Natalie Haughton FOR MEN ONLY: FREE COOKING CLASS: To get men up to speed cooking for someone special come Valentine's Day, Maggiano's Little Italy in Woodland Hills will show them how to prepare a romantic dinner during a free cooking class at the restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. Participants will learn step-by-step culinary skills and how to fix a Southern Italian meal featuring Maggiano's Salad, Pan-Seared Bistecca, Fresh Grilled Portobello por·to·bel·lo or por·ta·bel·la or por·to·bel·la n. pl. por·to·bel·los or por·ta·bel·las A mature, very large cremini mushroom. [Origin unknown.] Mushrooms, Cheese Ravioli Fritte and Chocolate Dipped Fresh Fruit. Tips on table settings, flowers and wines will also be included - and the attendees will have a chance to sample the food and selected wines as well as take home the recipes. Reservations are suggested (class is limited to 60), so call (818) 887-3777 now. Sounds like a fun evening! - N.H. JANE SEYMOUR'S DESIGNS ON HEALTH: To coincide with American Heart Month - and raise awareness of heart disease - in February, the California Pistachio pistachio (pĭstăsh`ēō, pĭstä`shēō), tree or shrub (of the genus Pistacia) of the family Anacardiaceae (sumac family). The species that yields the pistachio nut of commerce is P. Commission has teamed up with actress and artist Jane Seymour to create four different heart-inspired designs in a set of 12 limited-edition note cards. Many women don't realize that heart disease is their biggest health risk. ``I was astounded a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, to learn that almost nine times more women die of heart disease than breast cancer each year,'' said Seymour, who created the imagery that will be used to help raise money that will support women's heart health initiatives nationwide. A set of 12 cards costs $15 (including shipping and handling) and can be ordered at www.pistachios.org (where you can view the four attractive, colorful designs). - N.H. PIE CONTEST: Crisco invites home bakers to team up with their favorite children ages 8 to 13 - sons, daughters, grandchildren, nieces or nephews - and enter their best original dessert pie recipe in the second Crisco All-American Pie Recipe Contest. Each adult-child team (they must be related) can enter one of five categories - apple, fruit/berry, sweet potato/pumpkin, chocolate or citrus. The grand prize is $5,000. Five finalist teams will win a trip to New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. in March to prepare their pies for judging. Entries, which must use at least 1/4 cup of Crisco oil or shortening, will be judged on taste, ease of preparation, creativity and appropriate product use. For a copy of the rules and to print out an entry form, go to www.crisco.com. All entries must be mailed and must be received by Jan. 31. Send entries to Crisco All-American Pie Recipe Contest, c/o Cohn & Wolfe, 292 Madison Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY 10017. - N.H. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) no caption (book: ``Cakes to Dream On: A Master Class in Decorating'') (2 -- color) no caption (Limited edition note cards) |
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