I have fallen in love with this palette of rose, light pink, blush, black and white and think when combined they would make a lovely winter wedding. And how can you not adore the paisley! So much fun, a touch of softness to contrast with the black and white. I think too much paisley can [...]

By Elizabeth Zachry

If you do not know this already, I should tell you:  I am a dessert person, so I take my cake buying very seriously.  I love dessert, especially chocolate, and pretty much anything baked with butter and sugar.  That is why I was especially excited to check out the “Sweet and Savory” festival [...]

By Erin Frank

If you’ve spent any time on wedding blogs, you’ve likely come across photos of a candy bar. Candy bars—referring to containers of colorful sweets guests can munch on and/or bag up as wedding favors—are a great way to move beyond the traditional cake-only reception. Guests can self-serve, freeing your staff and family members [...]

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Swiss Delices Fine Bakery and Pastry Shop is not your usual wedding cake baker. With a staff of 6 between both their Castro Valley and Hayward locations, they offer authentic European cakes made from all natural ingredients.
Christine Clement, the founder of Swiss Delices states emphatically, “All of our cakes and icings are [...]

By Erin Frank

If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you know by now I have a sweet tooth.  Imagine my satisfaction when I came across a table brimming with mini pecan pies, sweet potato pies, pecan pralines, red velvet cupcakes and more at sfnoir’s Wine & Food Gala this weekend.  The creator of this [...]

By Erin Frank

The folks at Sibby’s Cupcakery in San Mateo, CA are busy perfecting the art of the cupcake.  Rather than dilute their talents making a wide array of desserts, this is one bakery that knows how to specialize—devoting themselves to creating cupcake perfection in mini, regular and jumbo size. The Cupcakery has been open [...]

By Erin Frank
Choosing your wedding cake is about more than just baked goods—it’s an experience. From the tasting, to the planning and design, to the baker herself, everything should come together to give you the best possible feeling for your big day. And, if you’re really lucky, by the time you are done your cake [...]