Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Gifts From the Kitchen for Dummies

Gifts From the Kitchen for Dummies is a wonderful book with 75 easy to make recipes and also includes tips on presentation. It is a guide to homemade baked gifts that taste fantastic and will be enjoyed by friends and loved ones.

Gifts From the Kitchen for Dummies talks about the joy of making your own gifts for every occasion. It gives advice on how to stock your pantry to whip up last minute gifts, selecting baking tools for your kitchen such as proper knives, pots and pans and measuring cups. The Chapter ‘Technique 101’ offers basic skills on measuring, sifting, slicing, dicing and creaming.

The Chapter on chocolate introduces the different kinds of chocolates, how to melt chocolate, microwave it, recipes for brownies and other chocolate treats. The book also offers a variety of recipes on how to make candies, such as Easy Alabaster Mints, Candy Sushi and Pina Colada Candies. Examples of the cookie recipes include Lemon-Cardamom Shortbread, Fortune Cookies and Eggnog Cookies.

Recipes for delicious jams and jellies, fruit spreads, edible packages (such as almond-paste “wrapping paper”), dipped fruit, condiments, party fare, pies and tarts, sauces, bread and even dog treats are also included in this extensive recipe book.

Gift basket ideas and websites to shop for food and inspiration and tips on how to wrap, package and ship your homemade goodies are also included in Gifts From the Kitchen for Dummies.

If you enjoy making your own treats, Gifts From the Kitchen for Dummies offers lots of fantastic recipes and information. 

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