Category: Custom Orders
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Two Special Orders
I had the good fortune of creating desserts for two milestone events on June 21st. One was for a wedding out in the gorge. A custom recipe custard cake consisting of key lime sponge, yuzu curd and passionfruit custard. Key lime bars were done for the guests as well. The other was for a a…
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May 17th Bake Sale
Today’s bake sale went particularly well, especially since they were all new items: — Chocolate Cream Tarts with Peanut Shell — Papas Bravas, Sausage, Manchego Empanadas — Lime Passionfruit Coconut Custard Cake The was a test bake for a customer’s wedding. Super fun doing different types of custom orders.
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Truffles & Bonbons: My Journey
I grew up with a mom who started a truffle business and as much as I loved eating them, I resented having to decorate and fill boxes after school rather than play outside. But the experience ultimately inspired me to try my hand at bonbons and I’ve never looked back. Chocolate truffles are rich, ganache-filled…
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The Joys (and Challenges) of Running a Cottage Bakery
I’ve been an artist and designer (jefdesigns.com) for 25 years. But starting in 2020 I developed a love of baking that became an obsession. Since then it’s branched out into French entremets and chocolate bonbons. Last year I made it official and registered FIKA as a cottage bakery. A cottage bakery is a small-scale, home-based…
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The Sweet Upside of Custom Orders
I’ve had the pleasure of doing several custom orders and I really enjoy giving the customer the option of having something special for their event. Some past examples: a chocolate basque cake for a birthday, a batch of entremet for a dinner party, key lime bars for a Memorial Day picnic. And 200 scones for…
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Take & Bake Option Now Available
Several customers gave me the idea to offer frozen empanadas and scones so they could bake them fresh at home. Both pastries freeze extremely well and can last for weeks without losing quality. Take & Bake is the perfect option for an event. A fresh batch of scones will complement your brunch. An empanada with…
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For the Love of Empanadas
In the last couple of years, empanadas have become one of my most popular menu offerings. A humble, rustic pastry, with sweet or savory fillings, that is incredibly satisfying to make and to eat. Almost every region has their version of an empanada. Latin countries use a firmer dough made with eggs, and are fried,…
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Custom Orders
I’ve done several custom orders for clients and really enjoy being part of their private events. Whether it’s a batch of entremet for a birthday dinner, a tray of Key Lime Bars for a picnic, or 120 scones for a large brunch, I can create anything on my menu for your special day. View our…