Sur La Table (Firm)

Tresaure trove of homemade foods ready to pack into tins, jars, boxes and cellophane bags tied with a ribbon. Provides suggestions on tools as well as ingredients needed for special projects. The recipes have helpful kitchen tips and techniques and ingredient notes as well as wrapping ideas.

"Each chapter begins with a primer that describes the style of baked goods, as well as an explanation of essential ingredients, equipment, and baking methods. You'll learn why the flour you choose is key, how to tell if you've kneaded your bread dough long enough, why the temperatures of butter and eggs are critical in cake making, what equipment you need to accurately measure dry and wet ingredients, how an icing spatula can perfect your finished...