Local author shares expertise to take cooking decorating to the next level

Indiana author and business owner Autumn Carpenter shows how to make animal-themed cookies in her new book “Creature Cookies.”

Here’s what chefs and bakers have to say:

“Once again the amazing Autumn Carpenter has pooled her creative genius in creating a new and exciting book. Creature Cookies features Autumn’s unique approach to fun, whimsical, and easy to create cookies. Written with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations will make this book a must have for all cookie decorating enthusiasts.”

-Chef Nicholas Lodge, Pastry Chef and Master Sugar Artist (Atlanta, Georgia)

“Autumn Carpenter has sugar running through her veins. She comes from a long line of industry leaders and committed sugar artists that have excelled both artistically and commercially. Her skill set is proven, techniques exhibit quality, and her tutorials are accurate telling the whole story. Definitely for the cute at heart!”

-Kerry Vincent, International Cake Exploration Société Hall of Fame 2004, Dessert Professional Hall of Fame 2010, Food Network Challenge judge and host of Save My Bakery

“Autumn Carpenter’s new book is a delight! The ideas are new and creative and the techniques are easy enough for anyone to master. This book would be a great gift for young or old!”

-Colette Peters, Colette’s Cakes in New York City, author of five books on cakes and cake decorating, renowned educator, and recipient of multiple awards in the culinary arts

For more information check out these sites:www.autumncarpenter.comwww.countrykitchensa.comwww.sweetelitetools.com