Party Animal Cakes by Lindy Smith

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Party Animal Cakes

by Lindy Smith

Published 26th March 2006

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"This is a cake book I’ve always wanted to write as the topic really appeals to me. The research has been fun; especially the necessary visits with my children to London Zoo and the Natural History museums in Tring, Hertfordshire and London. The animal world is full of surprises and however much you know there is always more that you don’t. Did you know for example that the largest tigers live in Siberia, and a male African elephant can grow to almost 4m tall?"


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"The first novelty cake I ever made was a large pink pig for my daughter Charlotte’s second birthday, it didn’t exactly turn out as I’d hoped, at that stage I still had a lot to learn, but she was thrilled. My children like many others are fascinated by the natural world so over the years I’ve had requests to make all kinds of animals from sharks and sailfishes to squirrels and butterflies. I really enjoy creating these cakes, as they almost seem to come alive and develop characters of their own whilst being made. Also, like us, animals are not 100% symmetrical so it doesn’t therefore matter if say one ear is larger than another or if an eye is slightly lopsided, in fact it can add to the appeal of the cake!"

Purrfectly Exotic Cat Cake from Party Animal cakes by Lindy Smith

Whale of a time- Whale Cake from Party Animal cakes by Lindy Smith

Top Dog Cake from Party Animal cakes by Lindy Smith

The Cakes:
Prickly Visitor (Chocolate Hedgehog) - Spot On (Ladybird) - Fleecy Fun (Sheep) - Cheeky Chimp - Squeak with delight (white mouse)- Vamp it Up (bat) - Whale of a Time (Whale) - Roaring Success (tiger) - Tall Story (giraffe) - Take it Easy (Tortoise) - Pool Party (fish) - Purrfectly Exotic (Cat) - Top Dog (dog) - Flower Power (Elephant) - Farmyard Feast (Pigs tea party).

Lindy's popular style uses sugarpaste (fondant), buttercream and clever techniques to create the colours, textures, patterns and shapes that make animal cakes so much fun. Variation design ideas, quick-and-clever cupcakes, mini cakes and delicious cookies continue the theme for a choice of party food. Over 200 easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs and instructions, plus clear carving templates, ensure animal cakes to make any party a roaring success!

Reviews we found on the web:

Reviewer: Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
The eye-catching animal cakes featured on the cover and back of PARTY ANIMAL CAKES may look difficult to make, but with Lindy Smith's step-by-step, color photo enhanced directions in hand, it's a piece of cake to produce them. A base cake round, fondant, and icing along with a cutting template are usually all that's needed, and sidebars of materials and equipment lists assure cooks have everything they need right at hand. These aren't quick productions but cooks will find this takes them the next step from average to extraordinary cake-making. Parents will appreciate the kid-friendly animal themes. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

Reviewer: Irene Gabellone "Eneri" (Italy)
Of all Lindy Smith's books (which I own) this is the one I prefer because it doesn't need special equipments (like PC cutters) like her other books. Designs are simply astonishing and easy enough to make if you have some time in your hands. For most designs there is a cookie or a mini cake section and you will also learn tons of modelling techniques. Very highly recommended

Reviewer: S. Bowman "Clay Artist" (Vineland, NJ USA)
Beautiful and detailed pictures. Makes you believe you really can make these cakes!

Message from Lindy
“I hope that you enjoy my cake decorating books. I love being able to share my designs with you and demystifying the art of cake decorating. I pride myself on giving easy to understand instructions with lots of photos to make the cakes easy to achieve at home. If you do have any thoughts and suggestions I’d love to hear from you.

By buying my books direct from me, you help make it possible for me to dedicate more time to write further books and work on new designs."

Thank you, Lindy

Did You Know ….

The average book only sells 1500 copies
95% of authors have to subsidise their earnings from other sources
Today authors usually only receive royalties based on what their publishers actually receive, so when books are sold at a high discount to book clubs, online shops etc authors receive very very little.

(Information obtain from various articles written in The Author)

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