With delicate cupcakes decorated with flowers, fancy toppings for biscuits and stylish ideas for outdoor parties, this book is sure to delight every young girl wishing to create perfect food. With the Italian style and flair of this mother and daughter team, delicious party food is easily prepared following the well laid out methods and step-by-step photographs. Learning and mastering basic recipes is the secret behind this pretty book. It includes recipes for small cakes and finger food, picnics, lunch boxes and garden parties, as well as desserts and birthday cakes. Top food photographer Shaun Cato-Symonds has created simple modern images that will appeal to young girls looking for inspiration to produce stylish food at home. All occasions are covered, with tempting creations for indoor parties and outside.

About the Author

Alessandra Zecchini produced this book with the assistance of her daughter, Arantxa. Alessandra is the author of Sweet As ... and Savour, published by New Holland. She is an active member of the Slow Food movement and her recipes and travel articles appear regularly in local magazines. This is her third book with Shaun Cato-Symonds, well known for his food photography, which has appeared in over 15 books and a wide range of food and lifestyle publications and campaigns worldwide.