Katrien is dol oor sjokolade en gebruik dit as versiering vir koeke omdat dit so 'n veelsydige medium is. In hierdie boek wys sy jou hoe om pragtig versierde koeke te skep: vars, eietyds, prettig en onweerstaanbaar. Daar is tegnieke en idees vir almal, of jy nou sommer 'n klaargemaakte koek koop en versier of met sorg jou eie heerlike koek bak volgens die resepte in die boek, of jy net vir spesiale geleenthede iets bak, of daagliks oonde vol koeke vir 'n tuisbedryf kafdraf. Met meer as 20 oorspronklike koekontwerpe, asook klein sjokoladeversierings, minikoeke en kolwyntjies, alles stap vir stap gedemonstreer, kan jy maklike leer hoe om jou eie meesterstukke te skep. Katrien deel wenke en kortpaaie wat sy met jare se eksperimente ontdek het. Die koekresepte is deeglik getoets, en saam met die smullekker vulselresepte met riglyne vir die vermeerdering van bestanddele na gelang van jou behoefte, asook patrone vir die versierings, maak dit van hierdie boek 'n onmisbare gids vir almal wat graag bak. Die inhoud dek die volgende: Basiese tegnieke; gereedskap; soorte sjokolade; hoe om met sjokolade te werk; die vul en bedek van koeke; hoe om koeke te stapel; koekbordversiering; ontwerpe; basiese resepte; porsiegids; vervoer en bere; uitmekaarhaal en sny; patrone. Die pragfoto's laat reg geskied aan die pragkoeke wat elkeen daarvan getuig dat koekbak 'n kunsvorm geword het. Die projekte is gegradeer van maklik tot gevorderd, dus is daar iets vir almal.

Sunday Times bestseller George's Bakery is back with 80 ultra comforting, feel-good bakes - and this time they're savoury, too.

Featuring delicious twists on beloved flavours like Pepperoni Pizza Focaccia and Apple Pie + Custard Cake and irresistible bakery favourites like Salted Caramel Cornflake Sandwich and Pistachio Rolls, Comfort Bakes is filled with sweet and savoury creations to satisfy any mood. From weeknight puddings to showstopping crowd-pleasers to impress your friends and family, you'll find delicious inspiration for every skill level - and every craving.

Complete with George's essential kitchen hacks and foolproof troubleshooting tips, it couldn't be easier to get baking with confidence.

Including:
Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
Espresso Martini Brownie Sundae
Harissa Sausage Rolls
Earl Grey + Lavender Cake
Tahini, Dark Chocolate and Sesame Cookies
Hot Honey + Jalapeno Cheesy Garlic Knots
& much more!

Basics: Desserts is the second in a series that will completely demystify cooking through step-by-step photography. It is a short but comprehensive photographic primer with recipes and techniques that showcase staple recipes like pastry dough, cake batter, and cream fillings plus how to use them in your favorite classic desserts. From there, learn to bake, assemble, and decorate desserts for any occasion.

With over 70 recipes, bake your way through everything from big celebration cakes to an easy single-serve chocolate mug cake, plus fruit tarts three ways, a 3-tier showstopping pavlova, classic crème brûlée, and more.

Basics: Desserts is for anyone looking to gain confidence in the kitchen, grow their dessert repertoire, and generally add a little extra sweetness to life. It is a must-have addition to any cookbook library.