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Confections by Christine
Christine Nontell has fond memories of helping her mom bake cookies and decorate birthday cakes when she was a youngster. She loved the challenge of trying new recipes and learning different decorating techniques. Baking was in her blood, so she worked hard and trained herself by browsing through food magazines and countless online sources, as … Continue Reading…
Affordable Menu Options
Today I’d like to talk about how to lower your cost of food without sacrificing quality. I met up with Catering Manager Heather Wright of Louis Gervais Fine Foods and Catering to discuss all the aspects of what drives up the cost of meat, poultry, fish, and produce. Heather is no stranger to the blog… … Continue Reading…
So You Want to Bake Your Own Wedding Cake…
It sounds crazy but it happens… brides (or friends/relatives of brides) who are avid bakers attempt to bake their own cake. It would definitely be a neat thing to do, but truth be told, it can be quite a challenge. My friend & colleague did it for her wedding. Her name is Heather Beckley, she … Continue Reading…
Vancity Vendor: Heather and Hunny
I first met Heather Beckley last year when I was looking for a baker to provide a cake for the Budget Royal Wedding shoot that I helped produce. She made a cake for our shoot in the midst of making her own cake for her wedding that was just days after the shoot… and she … Continue Reading…
Vancity Vendor: Kick Ass Cakes
Tasha Nagy has been baking all her life but her passion for decorating started simply because she wanted to perfectly pipe icing on her homemade gingerbread men. Determined, she attended as many decorating courses as she could, and even traveled to the UK and all over the United States to learn from top pastry chefs, … Continue Reading…
Wine Recommendations for the Budget Bride
A wedding celebration calls for a fine wine but which will be best for your budget? I know firsthand how intimidating it is to stroll through aisles upon aisles of bottles at a liquor store, scanning through all the varieties of red and white wine, pondering which vintage you should choose or country of origin… … Continue Reading…
Vancity Vendor – Sweet Treats
Harjeet Grewall Sandhu is no stranger to the event industry. For 10 years she has been event planning, decorating, and baking, but eventually, her entrepreneurial instincts kicked in and she decided to focus on a niche: candy buffets. It combines her two passions: decorating and candy. Aptly named Sweet Treats, Harjeet creates eye catching candy … Continue Reading…
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Jennifer Stafford Events
Jennifer Stafford is an event enthusiast who wears many hats… she’s a planner, wedding cake baker, dessert table designer, decor rental provider, and she even offers lessons and demos for DIY’ers and inquiring minds alike! She’s experienced and well-educated in her many fields, having completed courses at BCIT and the Pacific Culinary Institute. Having a … Continue Reading…
Vancity Vendor – Cake Art by Rabia
Rabia always had the desire to express herself creatively. She was an avid oil painter when she was younger, but once she became a mother, she realized how little time she had for art. She tried other alternatives like photography but that just wasn’t right for her. One year, she ordered a cake for her … Continue Reading…
Building a Better Relationship With Your Wedding Cake Baker
The next installment of my “Building a Better Relationship” series involves creators of edible art. I’m talking about wedding cake and cupcake bakers. Here are some important things to know in order to have a great working relationship with your baker. Find the right cake decorator So you want a wedding cake… well the internet … Continue Reading…
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