"qahtan" > wrote in message
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> I was in minds about getting the Cake Bible , then some one said it wasn't
> all that wonderful. If you are into making rolled fondant etc then you are
> obviously interested in cakes period, what do you think of it.
> I did get The Village Bakers Wife a few weeks back, totally disappointed
in
> it.
> Are you a baker or is it just a hobby.
> just me being nosy. qahtan

I am just a home baker. I make the occasional cake by request, but I try not
to get involved with things like weddings as it is too much bother unless
you do it on a regular basis.

The Cake Bible is a good read for the basic information. It has some nice
tables for scaling cakes for various sized pans. There are some good basic
recipes. Much of the book is devoted to elaborate showcase cakes that one
might make for a very special occasion. I would recommend that you go to a
bookstore and browse through the book before buying it. I think your
appreciaiton of the book depends primarily on your approach to baking.