Cake decorating explained with drawings: tools, the right buttercream consistency, coloring frosting, a smooth finish and sharp edges, borders, writing on a cake, buttercream flowers, drip cakes, naked cakes, stacking tiers safely and decorating cupcakes, with exercises.

Cookies and bars explained with drawings: how butter, sugar and flour change texture, drop cookies, slice and bake, rolled and cut-out cookies, sugar cookies and royal icing, shortbread, biscotti, brownies and blondies, fruit bars, holiday cookies, and how to store and ship them.

Pies and tarts explained with drawings: all-butter and shortening crusts, crimping and lattice tops, fruit pies and thickeners, custard pies, cream pies, meringue pies, galettes, sweet tart dough, frangipane, lemon and chocolate tarts, and how to avoid a soggy bottom.