Make, Bake & Celebrate!

Book excerpt: Queen of cakes, Annie Rigg knows how to celebrate. This step-by-step book will inspire you to create something special, no matter how new you are to cake decorating. Most of the cake recipes in the book are adapted from one of The Basics where you'll also find frostings and decorating techniques. The chapter For Birthdays will tick all the boxes, from a pretty Meringue Tower to the German Chocolate Cake. If you've always wanted to make your own cake For Kids but have never had the confidence, Annie's step-by-step Chocolate Polka-dot Cake will persuade you to try. Mother's day, Father's day, baby showers, weddings and Valentine's day - all occasions For Someone Special. A special day deserves a special wedding cake, and the three-tiered chocolate cake embellished with storebought French macarons looks so impressive. Everyone needs inspiration For the Holidays, such as a Stack of Stars for Christmas. Annie's simple ideas and step-by-step photos will encourage you to make, bake and celebrate today.Annie Rigg is an experienced freelance food stylist and writer. She has worked on numerous books and best-selling magazines, such as Sainsbury's Magazine, Olive, Delicious, Country Living and Good Food Magazine. She has worked with a number of top chefs, and used to cook for world-famous singers and bands on tour, including Tom Jones, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.