Originally published in 1913, this is a wonderfully detailed guide for the making of all types of sweets, candies, toffees, fudges, chocolates and many more. Full of detailed, easy to follow recipes, including many delicacies not often seen nowadays, this is both a vintage cookery classic and a useful manual for anyone with a sweet tooth. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include Utensils For Candy Making Materials Used in Candy Making Table of Weights and Measures Preparation Hints and Recipes Uncooked Candies Chocolates How To Prepare and Use Fondant The Making of Nougats The Making of Marzipans How To Glace Fruit and Nuts All Sorts of Fudges The Making of Caramels All Sorts of Taffies A Variety of Candies Mixed Bonbons

Contents Include: Cold Sweets, Preparation of Ingredients - Recipes for Cold Sweets - Recipes for Jellies - Recipes for Creams - Cold Puddings - Pastry for Cold Sweets - Recipes for Cheesecakes, Tarts, Tartlets, etc - Icings and Fillings for Cold Sweets - Ices, Cream Ices - Water Ices - Sorbets, Mousses and Iced Puddings."Something quickly and easily prepared, but which will at the same time help to decorate the table is the need of almost every housewife in these days of bustle and shortage of domestic help. Cold sweets admirably meet this requirement. The making of nearly all of them is very simple - a knowledge of the many little subtleties of flavouring and decoration is, however, essential to the success of these dishes, and makes this book a necessity to every housewife valuing her reputation for her selection and preparation of attractive, but at the same time economical, sweets"

La Vita e Dolce is an exciting take on Italian baking by food writer and trained pastry chef, Letitia Clark. Featuring over 80 Italian desserts, La Vita e Dolce showcases Letitia's favourite puddings inspired by her time living in Sardinia. Whether you're looking for something fruity, nutty, creamy, chocolatey or boozy, you will be seduced by the sweet aromas of every bake. Complete with anecdotes and beautiful location photography throughout, each recipe is authentic in taste but with a delicious, contemporary twist. From a joyful Caramelised Citrus Tart to a classic Torta Caprese, this is a stunning celebration of the sweet things in life, and is guaranteed to bring a slice of Italy into your home.