Come on, how tempting do these sugary treats look? Bet you and your wedding guests wouldn’t be be able to eat just one. Read the rest of this entry »
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Current Obsession: Sweetapolita
Ever seen an asparagus cake before? Neither have I, until I discovered Sweetapolita, an amazingly cute cake company that designs the sweetest of treats. The best part? The owner’s name is Rosie. Just kidding, but in all honestly, Rosie has a wonderful eye for detail and creates the prettiest cakes and desserts, including the asparagus cake, which by the way tastes nothing like the vegetable itself.
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Tori & Dean’s Sweets Table
Photography by Elizabeth Messina (kissthegroom.com).
Have you seen it? It’s ahhh-mazing. My Sweet & Saucy was the lucky sweets shop who had the honours of creating a deliciously-looking sweets table for Tori and Dean’s vow renewal celebration. From a beautiful artsy cake to cupcakes (topped by lemondrops) everything looked sweet and chic, just like the couple themselves. Want a close-up of all those treats? Be sure to check out My Sweet & Saucy where you can get an eyeful of all the duo’s yummy desserts. Enjoy!
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Most Awesomest Marshmallows Ever
Owner and baker Rosie Daykin makes these marshmallows look so yummy and appetizing that if I were in Vancouver I’d head straight for Butter Baked Goods and order some right now. Available in 18 delicious flavours (we hear their raspberry is the one to try), these fluffy sweets would definitely be a wedding favour hit amongst your guests. For more marshmallow-inspired goodness, get a load of their s’mores and whoopie pies–also a surefire way to wow the crowd at your wedding.
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Cookie Bar
Calling all you non-cupcake fans–this idea is for you. Read the rest of this entry »
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Sweet Inspiration from Dylan’s Candy Bar
Dylan's Hot Chocolate
Is a sweets table on your wedding reception must-haves? If so, you just might want to take some inspiration from candy connoisseur Dylan Lauren (daughter to Ralph), who opened her first candy store in 2001 and most recently published her first book, Dylan’s Candy Bar, which hits shelves tomorrow. The flagship store, which is located in New York City, is 15,000 square feet and has more than just chocolate and gummies. Here you’ll find a soda fountain, over 100 ice cream and frozen yogurt flavours, a cafe and bakery! Other sweet treats Dylan’s carries includes bulk candy (like gummy worms, to peach rings), novelty candy and even nostalgic stuff like Pixy Stix and Pez. We’re big fans of the cute packaging and classic chocolate bars. In Dylan’s new book she shares her creative ideas for taking candy and transforming tables, gifts and parties, as well as shares some sweet recipes from fondue to cocktails. May be a place to find some wedding ideas?
Now’s the season to cozy up with a cup of something warm, so while you’re browsing through wedding mags (like Weddingbells!), you can whip up a REAL hot chocolate. Just follow the recipe below straight out of Dylan’s new book.
From Dylan’s Candy Bar by Dylan Lauren
Makes 1 cup
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons (1 ½ ounces) Dylan’s Candy bar Belgian Chocolate shavings
Or 1 ½ ounces good-quality dark chocolate or milk chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar (if using dark chocolate)
2 spoonfuls whipped cream
1 tablespoon mini marshmallows
Heat the milk in a small, heavy saucepan just to a simmer over moderately low heat.
Whisk in the chocolate and, if needed, the sugar. Whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Serve in a mug, topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, and extra chocolate shavings.
Excerpted from Dylan’s Candy Bar by Dylan Lauren Copyright © 2010 by Dylan Lauren. Photograph Copyright © 2010 by Quentin Bacon. Excerpted by permission of Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House of Canada Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Pop Pies or Pie Pops–the next sweet idea?
{image via the kitchn}
I personally love the idea of pie served on a plate (especially warm apple crumble pie topped with vanilla ice cream). But for those of you looking to serve them in itty-bitty sizes, pie on a stick is the next sweet thing on the list–after cake pops, cupcake pops, cheesecake pops, brownie pops, etc. (oh yes, I even heard there’s a bacon pop recipe comprised entirely out of goat cheese, herbs, pecan and bacon–not 100% sure I’m sold on that idea yet, but if you’ve tried it then let me know how it goes). Anywho, if you’re willing to take this project on, Luxirare has a great how-to recipe pie pop recipe (pictured included).
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it’s a sweet world after all
{Photography courtesy Patrizia Castiglione from Magnolia}
Just looking at all this delicious food–croissants, cookies, cotton candy, etc.–is making my mouth water. Love the dreamy and inviting presentation of everything. Big thanks goes out to Maddy K Food by Nicolina Servello for such an inspiring and gorgeous set-up. In case you’re unaware, Maddy K Food is a catering division of Maddy K (an event design group) who specializes in beautiful creatives such as this one.
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