You Can T Judge A Cookie By Its Cutter

The big new idea in baking: cookie transformations-- using a few cookie cutters and a twist of the wrist to create 100 totally unique and fun cookie designs! You Can't Judge a Cookie by Its Cutter: Make More Than 100 Cookie Designs with Only a Handful of Cookie Cutters Dubbed "the most creative baker I know" by Ina Garten, cookie expert Patti Paige reveals the secrets behind her famous decorating techniques and dough recipes. Known for her irresistibly playful cookie designs, Patti shows how, with a change of perspective and her decorating tips, a single cookie cutter is the only tool you need to make a Chick that will transform, into French Fries, a Hen, and a Dog! A pumpkin-shaped cookie morphs into a bunch of bananas or into George Washington's profile; a tea cup into a stork or graduation cap; a ghost into a cat; a football helmet into a bird on a nest or an elephant; a gift box into a spider; or Santa into a turkey , and much more. Plus, Patti shares her seven favorite cookie dough recipes from classic vanilla sugar cookies to vegan gingerbread, and all the tools, tips, techniques and resources needed to create your own transformations in the kitchen - even how to make your own cookie cutters.

"This one-of-a-kind treasury is a complete guide to every aspect of the cookie cutter art: there are instructions for baking and cutting cookies and making and applying icing, as well as sources for cutters (Butts even shows you how to create your own,) and unusual ways to present cookies for entertaining and gift giving. Butts gives detailed, illustrated directions for more than ten piping techniques, including garlands, flowers, and pull-through designs, as well as special decorative effects like sponge painting and shading." "The heart of the book is "A Cookie Calendar," with delectable recipes for more than twenty different kinds of cookies, and more than forty designs with decorating instructions for each one. January brings Almond Nut-Crunch Cookie Snowmen, while Pansies made of Mrs. Harlan's Highbrow Shortbread welcome the first day of spring. A Wedding Cake made of Chocolate Lovers' Shortbread Mainlined with Espresso makes a perfect shower favor, and Spiced Molasses Cookies in the form of colorful Autumn Leaves and Indian Corn make Thanksgiving even more special." "From Gingerbread Santas and Hanukkah Dreidels to a Chocolate Minichip Apple for the Teacher, these cookies are irresistible to nibble on and just as much fun to make."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Need to spice up your love life? The Gingerbread Kama Sutra is here to help. With chapters ranging from Easy to Advanced to Expert, there's a gingerbread position whatever your flavour. Handy baking templates show you how to make these cookie creations at home, while descriptions from the Kama Sutra mean you can get inventive in the bedroom as well as in the kitchen. Featuring Patti Paige's signature and vegan gingerbread and her top tips for baking and decorating, this book is a sure-fire recipe for romance. Patti Page is an artist, baker, and owner of Baked Ideas, a custom bakery in New York City. Along with a small, close team, she decorates cakes and cookies that reflect her affinity for clean, simple design, vibrant colour and artistic flair. When Patti started posting her Kama Sutra gingerbread on her Instagram page, the response from her followers was huge (mainly in the form of crying-laughing emojis) and Patti has been developing the range ever since. Instagram - @bakedideas

An acclaimed book designer describes how he uses first impressions to inform his art and describes the hidden meanings and decisions that went into the designing and packaging of everyday objects and the messages they are supposed to instantly convey. 50,000 first printing.

Recipes and presentation and party ideas that will have you throwing incredible cookie swaps all year long. As a specialized form of potluck, a cookie swap has all the same traits that make a potluck so effortless to host. Guests share in the baking and cost burden by bringing their favorite recipes. Cookie Swap takes the popular idea of the cookie exchange party to new heights and new directions. This elegant entertaining book shows that the cookie swap is perfectly suited not only to holiday gatherings but also to garden parties, showers, children's birthdays, summer get-togethers, and more. Themes and events include: Affairs of the Heart (Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays), Spring Fling, Vision in White (Weddings), Fun in the Sun (Summer), Garden Parties, Deck the Halls (Christmas), and even a theme for going back to school! “Usher’s suggestions for transporting cookies via vintage lunch box or Christmas ornament box, and party ideas like dish towels imprinted with vintage postcards, are easy and ingenious, sure to appeal to fans of the Barefoot Contessa and Martha Stewart.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Filled to the brim with mouthwatering recipes and delectable photographs, Cookie Swap is a sweet treat to savor and celebrate.”—Nancy Wall Hopkins, Deputy Food and Entertaining Editor, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine “This creative book has become my new gold-standard guide to cookie decorating. Talented baker Julia Usher provides foolproof recipes and teaches us decorating techniques.”— Tish Boyle, Editor, Dessert Professional(formerly Chocolatier) and author of The Good Cookie and The Cake Book

More than 100 accessible, flavor-packed recipes, using only common ingredients and everyday household kitchen tools, from YouTube celebrity Gemma Stafford

The User Experience Team of One prescribes a range of approaches that have big impact and take less time and fewer resources than the standard lineup of UX deliverables. Whether you want to cross over into user experience or you're a seasoned practitioner trying to drag your organization forward, this book gives you tools and insight for doing more with less.

Updated with a brand-new selection of desserts and treats, the fully illustrated Sally's Baking Addiction cookbook offers more than 80 scrumptious recipes for indulging your sweet tooth—featuring a chapter of healthier dessert options, including some vegan and gluten-free recipes. It's no secret that Sally McKenney loves to bake. Her popular blog, Sally's Baking Addiction, has become a trusted source for fellow dessert lovers who are also eager to bake from scratch. Sally's famous recipes include award-winning Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies, No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Pie, delectable Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Cupcakes, and yummy Marshmallow Swirl S'mores Fudge. Find tried-and-true sweet recipes for all kinds of delicious: Breads & Muffins Breakfasts Brownies & Bars Cakes, Pies & Crisps Candy & Sweet Snacks Cookies Cupcakes Healthier Choices With tons of simple, easy-to-follow recipes, you get all of the sweet with none of the fuss! Hungry for more? Learn to create even more irresistible sweets with Sally’s Candy Addiction and Sally’s Cookie Addiction.