Trophy Cupcakes & Parties!
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Trophy Cupcakes & Parties! by Jennifer Shea
Seattle's favourite cupcake bakery, Trophy Cupcakes and Party, is adored for its mouthwatering cupcakes and charming party favours. The secrets to their magic are now yours in this essential guide to cupcakes and party planning for every occasion, from luxe soirees to crafty kids' parties. Inside you'll find 25 recipes for Trophy's most beloved and unique flavours, including red velvet, lemon meringue, triple chocolate and pina colada, as well as the basics on how to generate party themes, ingenious decorating and entertaining ideas and insider baking and frosting tips from Trophy founder Jennifer Shea.
"Trophy Cupcakes & Party founder Shea shares how she designs inspired theme parties for children and adults (hint: worksheets and helpers are involved)... No detail is spared in this epic entertaining guide that can help readers learn to pipe perfect frosting ruffles and assemble a homemade piñata. Highly recommended."
Library Journal
"Cupcakes have always been one of our guilty pleasures, and stepping into Trophy Cupcakes is like entering a world of delicious temptation."
Glitter Guide
"Part cookbook, and part party planner, this book will show you how to add that spark to any shindig."
Seattle Met
"Trophy Cupcakes & Parties is the sort of sweet cheefrulness designed to combat post-holiday letdown."
Edible Seattle
"[Jennifer Shea's] book does include recipes for her shop’s cupcakes, from chocolate and vanilla to locally famous specialties like the S’mores version featured on the Martha Stewart show. But it’s also got really a party planning guide for both kid and adult celebrations, with guidelines and accompanying recipes for decorations like fairy wands for a Forest Fairy Tea Party or even painted wooden buoys for a nautically themed Life Aquatic party."
The Seattle Times
"...inspiration galore for throwing a fantastic fête... Part of Jennifer's philosophy is 'make every day a party' and putting her book to the test proved how easy it is to make that possible. Cheers to that!"
The Bedlam of Beefy
"I am blown away. I own my fair share of cookbooks, cupcake books, and party books, but this is my new go-to. ...the styling of the photos and the book as a whole makes you feel like you’re at a charming and whimsical party and leaves you inspired to create one yourself."
Geeky Hostess
"As mom to a 5-year-old and queen of Seattle confections empire Trophy Cupcakes and Party, Jennifer Shea knows a thing or two about kiddie celebrations. Like the fact that first birthdays are as much for parents as they are for the guests of honor. Which is why, in her new cookbook-slash-party guide, Trophy Cupcakes & Parties, Shea recommends throwing a witty, Wes Anderson-themed bash inspired by The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. (So great.)"
DailyCandy Kids
"In an era where food trends are quick to come and go, Trophy Cupcakes & Parties has proved its staying power with four busy locations across Seattle....Party on!"
Luxe Interiors + Design
"The assortment of cupcake recipes in Trophy Cupcakes and Parties is dazzling.... If you prefer to host birthday parties for the kids at home, Trophy Cupcakes and Parties is definitely worth a look for the decorations and party activities alone."
Geek Mom
"...owner/baker/party-planner Shea sets the collection apart by including themed celebration ideas for adults and kids. There’s also a smattering of DIY craft instructions and decorating tips."
Seattle Weekly
Library Journal
"Cupcakes have always been one of our guilty pleasures, and stepping into Trophy Cupcakes is like entering a world of delicious temptation."
Glitter Guide
"Part cookbook, and part party planner, this book will show you how to add that spark to any shindig."
Seattle Met
"Trophy Cupcakes & Parties is the sort of sweet cheefrulness designed to combat post-holiday letdown."
Edible Seattle
"[Jennifer Shea's] book does include recipes for her shop’s cupcakes, from chocolate and vanilla to locally famous specialties like the S’mores version featured on the Martha Stewart show. But it’s also got really a party planning guide for both kid and adult celebrations, with guidelines and accompanying recipes for decorations like fairy wands for a Forest Fairy Tea Party or even painted wooden buoys for a nautically themed Life Aquatic party."
The Seattle Times
"...inspiration galore for throwing a fantastic fête... Part of Jennifer's philosophy is 'make every day a party' and putting her book to the test proved how easy it is to make that possible. Cheers to that!"
The Bedlam of Beefy
"I am blown away. I own my fair share of cookbooks, cupcake books, and party books, but this is my new go-to. ...the styling of the photos and the book as a whole makes you feel like you’re at a charming and whimsical party and leaves you inspired to create one yourself."
Geeky Hostess
"As mom to a 5-year-old and queen of Seattle confections empire Trophy Cupcakes and Party, Jennifer Shea knows a thing or two about kiddie celebrations. Like the fact that first birthdays are as much for parents as they are for the guests of honor. Which is why, in her new cookbook-slash-party guide, Trophy Cupcakes & Parties, Shea recommends throwing a witty, Wes Anderson-themed bash inspired by The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. (So great.)"
DailyCandy Kids
"In an era where food trends are quick to come and go, Trophy Cupcakes & Parties has proved its staying power with four busy locations across Seattle....Party on!"
Luxe Interiors + Design
"The assortment of cupcake recipes in Trophy Cupcakes and Parties is dazzling.... If you prefer to host birthday parties for the kids at home, Trophy Cupcakes and Parties is definitely worth a look for the decorations and party activities alone."
Geek Mom
"...owner/baker/party-planner Shea sets the collection apart by including themed celebration ideas for adults and kids. There’s also a smattering of DIY craft instructions and decorating tips."
Seattle Weekly
A life-long baker and party-maker, Jennifer Shea founded Seattle's Trophy Cupcakes and Party in 2007. Her passion for creating dreamy, decadent cupcakes has made Trophy the city's favorite cupcake bakery. In 2012, Seattle magazine named Shea no.21 in The Top 70 Power Players of the Seattle Food World. Rita Jordan is a Seattle-based food photographer.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781570618642 |
| ISBN 10 | 157061864X |
| Title | Trophy Cupcakes & Parties! |
| Author | Jennifer Shea |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Sasquatch Books |
| Year published | 2013-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |