Life is Sweet: A Collection of Splendid Old-Fashioned Confectionery

by Kitty Hope, Mark Greenwood

Rose and Violet Creams, Sticky Toffee Truffles, Creamy Honey and Ginger Fudge, Raspberry Marshmallows, Twinkly Blackcurrant Flowers, Peppermint Crackers—a delightfully nostalgic collection of more than 50 recipes for delicious confectionery and chocolates

 
In this jolly little gem of a book, sweet-shop purveyors Miss Hope and Mr. Greenwood offer 50 of their most delectable sweet recipes—delights such as toffee and fudge, coconut ice, gums, jellies, nougat and, of course, perfect handmade chocolates. Like the confectionery they sell in their shops, everything in the book recommends the use of the best ingredients, including fresh cream, butter, and natural vanilla, and no artificial flavors. Readers are also treated to a delicious array of sweet stories, historical anecdotes, and scandal, which are guaranteed to evoke chuckles. Exquisitely designed, lavishly photographed, and filled with nostalgic illustrations, with this adorable collection will have every reader to indulging their sweet tooth.

Genres: Cooking, Cookbooks

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Monica Albright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how EVERY cookbook should be written! I read it cover to cover...then picked it up and read it again. Now I get to recreate the recipes in my own kitchen and share the goodness with my friends. This is a must read for foodie cookbook lovers. The colorful photographs pop around each and every recipe. The humor is enlightening. Now I have to find Hope and Greenwood's new book!