"Margaret Braun's fantastic confections are intricately
and beautifully constructed. She creates edible edifices that
delight the eye and palate. And "Cakewalk," beautifully
illustrated, lets us in on the creative and culinary process of
making these delicious and gorgeous cakes."--Maya Lin
"Margaret Braun is the cake master, a fact which would be
impossible not to acknowledge after seeing the works featured in
"Cakewalk." By showing us photographs of her creations,
paired with explanations of the intellectual process that fuels her
inspiration, Margaret has managed to create an absolutely
fascinating book."--Daniel Boulud, Chef and owner, Daniel,
Cafe Boulud, and db Bistro Moderne "Margaret Braun takes the
cake! And "Cakewalk" is inspirational. Her writing is
poetic, instructive, and certain to influence present and future
generations of chefs, food artists, and scientists. The photography
takes food presentation to new frontiers, while her wonderful cakes
combine design, literature, and architecture in a way that makes
baking and design flow together in a mellifluous and delicious
continuum of art, energy, and passion. Margaret is a true
visionary."--Mario Batali, chef and owner, Babbo/Lupa, Esca,
and Italian Wine Merchants "This book is an insight into
Margaret's creative mind through her stories, drawings, and
techniques. Quentin's photography is stunning as
usual."--Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
