If you want to get a basic idea of how to dress up your cakes, here is a great hard cover book titled...
The Essential Cake Decorator: A Course in Decorating Techniques by Janice Murfitt
This hard cover book is in lightly read condition with just a little wear to the front and back covers' edges from use and re-shelving. The dust jacket (same as the cover of the book) does show some wear and tear.
INSIDE the pages are at least 99% free of any marks, stains or writing. Only thing I could find was the price written in pencil on the top tip of the front top tip of the book.
Here are what I consider to be good ingredients for successful missions: Clarity, simplicity, friendliness and creativity.
This book has it all. Although not long, I feel it has just the right amount of information for a beginner, like me. Each cake recipe and every type of decoration is shown in professional photographs. Information about materials, where to get them and what to do with them, is clear and concise, followed by step-by-step pictures.
Ms. Murfitt (the author) took me on a wonderful journey through marzipan, chocolate, sugar paste and piping techniques. Against all odds (I am definitely an amateur), I was successful whenever I followed instructions.
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