My Decorative Bread from the International Artisan Baking Expo

 Last week I got to spend a full and productive time at the International Artisan Baking Expo in Las Vegas with some of the biggest names in baking and bread. It was, I can honestly say, one of my favorite experiences of all time! I spent many hours working on the decorative edible bread display for the event and wanted to share the loaves with you here on the blog. Some of the loaves I baked ahead of the show and then decorated at the event. Some were decorated and taken to the event. 

For more details on this baking and decorating technique, you can visit my bread website: Decorative Bread

Henna Wedding Loaf

 Ciabatta Wedding Loaf 

 8 Strand Braided Loaf 

Dragon Bread, Undecorated 

 Dragon Bread Ready to Decorate...

 Dragon Bread Decorated

Rose Crown Loaf Undecorated 

 Decorated Crown Loaf 

Rose Embellished Loaf

 Barley Leaf Loaf 

 Hawaiian Loaf 

 Leaf Loaf 

 Beet and Barley Domino Loaf 

 Rose Bun

 Classic Italian Rose Loaf 

Rustic Hawaiian Loaf

Enjoy a little bread art my darlings!! Happy baking!

Always My Very Best,
Your Friend Chef Tess

The Bread Art Book Launch Party! This week!

 I'm sharing a lot of pictures, because I am, for once in my life, without words for how I feel. A lifelong dream is finally coming true and my first bread book was released today!  Preparations are underway for the book launch party on Friday evening and all of  you are most heartily invited to attend.

Be among the first to see my beautiful new book, Bread Art! Come taste some of the recipes and get a signed copy! I'll be at Shar's for the full event for hugs, and love! I won't want to miss seeing you and you won't want to miss the party! Plus, I'll be there with some special prizes and gifts for those who attend! Come on down and bring a friend!

Shar's Bosch Kitchen Center
1130 N. Gilbert Rd. Suite 1
Gilbert AZ, 85234
Call us: Local: 480-558-1191 

Always My Very Best,
Your Friend Chef Tess

My New Bread book on Pre-Order! Bread Art: Decorating and Painting Edible Bread for Beginners

 I have dreamed of being a published author for most of my life.  When I started creating Bread Art and edible decorative loaves with instructions so simple that anyone could make them, I had no idea how popular this idea would become. In my new book, there are extensive photo tutorials, easy recipes, and directions for taking any loaf of bread and turning it into a masterpiece! No baking experience required! You'll be shocked and amazed at how easy this craft can be!

That being said, this book is my first cookbook that hasn't been sponsored by a company.  I am completely excited...and nervous. I'm thankful for the faith this publisher has put in me, especially after the many who turned me down. It was a tear-filled day to get that letter of acceptance!

  So I'm asking for your help in spreading the word.  Please Pin the pictures. Post the link. Share it as much as you can via facebook and social media.  I don't have money to offer you as a reward. I don't have much, but my gratitude for your help in making this dream a reality. 


It is because of all of you, my friends here on the blog, that the joy of bread has spread far and wide.  My little family thanks you for that. I thank you for that.  

Here is the link for pre-orders:

Bread Art: Decorating and Painting Edible Bread for Beginners


Always My Very Best,
Your Friend Chef Tess

 

Easter Treats, Centerpieces and Bread Ideas... Segment on Fox 10 AZ AM

 Tomorrow morning on our local Fox 10 Arizona Morning I'll be sharing some great ideas for Easter breads, treats and centerpieces to help celebrate the holiday season! I'm excited!

We'll be talking about Bunny bark (white chocolate mango and toasted walnut bark)..

 Hazelnut mousse pots...

 Turning those into a stunning centerpiece for the dessert table...

 Along with some fun cupcake ideas...

 Plus some great new decorative edible breads!

If I don't cover it all in the 4 minutes I have to talk...why of course we'll share all the details here!

In the meantime, I'm working away on the post for tomorrow! I can't wait to share the goodness with you!

Always My Very Best,
Your Friend Chef Tess

Spring Time Mother's Day Bread Class with Lin Sue Cooney

Remember all the fun we've had with the amazing, remarkable, talented and fun Lin Sue Cooney and her bakery Sweet-Stops?!! Well I've got something awesome to share with you!

 It is a month away, but I can't stop myself from telling you what I've been baking today! Mother's Day braids and Forget-Me-Knots (glorious dinner rolls)! What do you think? Aren't they just fantastic?!!

 The pearls and lace one turned out really pretty! 

 All that being said, I get to visit my friend Lin Sue Cooney from NBC 12 here in Phoenix for a wonderful joint class in May out at Honeyville! We're teaching Mother's Day Breads like this on May 3rd!  If you're interested in joining us, contact the number below:

There you go!

Always My Very Best,
Your Friend Chef Tess