ON THE COVER

Bells, Bows & Birds
Holiday tradition with a modern twist

Sugary Souvenir
The exotic tale of Turkish Delight

Pop the bubbly
Our favorite sparkling desserts

Dawn Parrott
From scratch to sugarcraft

Sweet Success
Your best cakes of 2013

Cover Cake by Kimberly Fullerton

IN THIS ISSUE

Your Slice
What’s the best cake you made in 2013?

Spotlight
Living the Sweet Dream
Despite several career deviations, Laura Moser ultimately found her true calling in cake.
By Laura Moser

Cakes Across America
Vermont
Move over, maple syrup!
This group of artists is putting Vermont on the cake making map.

Diary of a Decorator
Savoring the Moment
One baker learns that staying present in the moment is the key to the perfect cake.
By Elyse Rosati

Feature
From Scratch to Sugarcraft
From bringing home her first Wilton kit to becoming a Certified Working Pastry Chef, Dawn Parrott’s career inspires new and seasoned cakemakers alike.

Dear Cake Genius
Perfect cook times, mudcake misfortunes and sturdy assembly.
By Jennifer Bratko

Tutorial
Nutcracker Cookie Box
Kim Coleman shows us her technique for capturing all the wonder of the The Nutcracker in one delicious cookie box.
By Kim Coleman

Web Browsing
Lulu’s Sweet Secrets
Join Lulu on her journey to baking bliss with this stunning and informative blog.

Inspiration Bites
Charm with Champange
Make your New Year’s Eve even more celebratory by incorporating Champagne into the dessert course.
By Justine McDaniel

International Desserts
The Exotic Tale of Turkish Delight
A sweet souvenir of 19th century travelers, Turkish Delight continues to inspire stories around the world.

From the Recipe Box
Winter Spice Cupcakes from Sweet Revenge
Our favorite NYC dessert and wine bar shares their holiday wedding-inspired cupcakes along with some spirited pairings.
By Marlo Scott

THE CAKES
Bells, Bows & Birds

Festive Flight
Jubilant birds prance and preen, bursting with holiday cheer.

Merry Majesty
Jingling bells and glittering sequins signal the start of the season’s festivities.

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