In what has been called the "perfect book for imperfect bakers," Flo Braker takes the fear and unpredictability out of baking. She not only provides a fail-safe recipes for cakes, pies, tarts, and pastries - and their fillings, frostings, and glazes - but also clarifies the science of baking such memorable creations as Lemon Tart with Blueberries, Chocolate Rhapsody, strawberry Window Cake, and hundreds more.