"The Sweet Book Of Candy Making" By Elizabeth Labau

Everyone with a sweet tooth loves to eat candy but very few of us have tried to make our own or even know how. But with the holidays once again nearly upon us, it would be a great skill to have! Look no further than THE SWEET BOOK OF CANDY MAKING [Quarry Books, September 2012, $24.99 US/$27.99 CAN]. It beautifully illustrates that making exquisite, delicious candies at home is not only possible, it's downright fun!

Former pastry chef Elizabeth LaBau takes you through the entire process, from tempering chocolate to molding truffles, from learning the stages of boiled sugar to creating caramels and toffee like a pro. Step-by-step tutorials teach you the techniques behind a wide range of artisan candy making. Tons of recipes and suggested variations inspire you to try new candies, master your favorites, and develop your own adaptations. Inside you'll find:

- Candy-making essentials: all you need to know about equipment, ingredients, and techniques, including step-by-step lessons on pulling taffy, rolling truffles, filling peanut butter cups, and more
- More than 50 recipes for sugar candies, fondant, caramels, toffee, fudge, truffles, chocolates, marshmallows, and fruit and nut candies
- Troubleshooting tips for each type of candy
- How to perfect the classics you love, from English Toffee to Chocolate Fudge to Peanut Brittle
- Try your hand at something new: Pistachio Marzipan Squares, Passion Fruit Marshmallows, Mango-Macadamia Nut Caramels, Lemon Meringue Lollipops, and more
- Decorating techniques to show off your tasty results
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned candy maker, THE SWEET BOOK OF CANDY MAKING is your guide to mouthwatering recipes and expert tips to inspire you and satisfy your sweet tooth!

About the Author
Elizabeth LaBau is a food writer and confectioner based in Los Angeles, California. She applies her years of experience as a professional pastry chef to bringing a modern touch to the world of old-fashioned candy making. Since 2006, she has been the Guide to Candy at About.com, an online division of the New York Times Company.
At http://candy.about.com, she provides fun, creative candy recipes and step-by-step tutorials for the home cook. When she's not playing with sugar in the kitchen, she can be found running the trails around Los Angeles with a piece of candy tucked into her pocket. Visit her online at http://www.elizabethlabau.com, http://www.sugarhero.com, and http://www.runningwithsugars.com.

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THE SWEET BOOK OF CANDY MAKING
From the Simple to the Spectacular-How to Make Caramels, Fudge, Hard Candy, Fondant, Toffee, and More!
by Elizabeth LaBau
Quarry Books
$24.99US/$27.99 Canada
ISBN: 978-1-59253-810-2
Original Trade Paperback / softback

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