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| Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make | 
 enlarge | Authors: Alan Richardson, Karen Tack
Brand: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  106 reviews
Sales Rank: 119
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10 x 9.1 x 0.8
MPN: 0618829255
ISBN: 0618829253
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.8653
EAN: 9780618829255
ASIN: 0618829253
Publication Date: April 24, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 must have for all levels of experience September 17, 2008
what a treasure trove this book is. The sheer variety of themes is enough to keep any cake maker happy for years. I have found many of the designs transferable to larger cakes when the need arises.
Lots of pictures for reference, easy to read and understand written instructions, and a good selection of recipes.
Not much that I would have changed. SOME of the more complex designs could have used a bit more in the way of step by step pictures, but then, I am a visual learner, so there can never be enough pictures in a book for me.
Thanks to the writers, bakers, testers and stylists, great job, and I look forward to future books from you.
Seek peace
Carol
Chief Alchemist
www.outbackpampering.com
 Not too bad September 15, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Lots of cute ideas and good technique ideas! The ingredients used are easy to find items in your grocery store so no special ingredients to buy. I prefer my stuff a little more homemade but for looks - it's just right.
What a cute book! September 11, 2008
I had this book on hold at the library for a few months, and I just picked it up yesterday. It was totally worth the wait! I haven't yet made any of the cupcakes, but I am really looking forward to trying them. I love this book so much that it's going on my amazon.com wishlist right now!
Wow! September 11, 2008
What a darling little book! It is a do-able appproach for those who want to give their kids (grandkids) something real from the kitchen but who aren't necessarliy the kitchen gourmet. Easy directions, product explanations, and pictures make it possible for anyone, cake challenged or not, to become a cupcake hero. Go for it!
Clever but a bit time consuming September 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Clever ideas for outstanding cupcakes--something for everyone in this book from kids to adults. The cupcake decorations do require some searching for materials, but most were candies quite readily available (starbursts, licorice strings, m&ms). The authors do include photos of the items needed, recipes for the actual cakes and which frostings to use and how to do every step of the process. VERY detailed instructions, clear and easy to follow with LOTS of photos. LOVED the designs (animals, faux tv dinners, insects, flowers, gorgeous monarch butterflies, pool balls and bowling pins) and ideas for simpler fare like initials and patterned white designs. No fancy equipment is used--not even a pastry bag; they show you how to use a simple zip top plastic storage bag!
Most designs do require time, however, and require time to round up the necessary items as well as bake and cool cakes, frost them and then the decorating. GREAT concepts, easy instructions and wonderful results--just plan on several hours to decorate unless you are either skilled or artistic (neither of which I am :-).
I recommend this book to all MOMS, Grandmoms and hostesses.
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