Chocolate Wedding Cakes News
- Baker's flight of fancy aims to win gingerbread house contest Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:05PMPress photos by Mark Copier Sweet enough to eat: Cheryl Adkins is entering her bird-themed gingerbread house in Monday's National Gingerbread House Competition & Display in Asheville, N.C. Cheryl Adkins is moving her dream home 550 miles this weekend from...
- New restaurant puts 
icing on the cake Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:24AMWOODSTOCK – Let them eat cake. At least that is what Deb Mindham is hoping for.
- Lyricist will write your song Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10:16PMIf you would like to say it with a song but lack the words or the music, a new Sullivan-based business is playing your tune. "Say It With A Song" specializes in crafting custom songs, both words and music, for special occasions such as weddings, retirements or memorial services.
- Ocean Prime does well by land, sea -- and in a mall Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:33AMIt may be hard to believe that a chain restaurant, especially a retro ''modern American supper club'' situated in a shopping mall, could impress serious foodies and sticklers for fine service. But somehow Ocean Prime manages to do all that in the midst of an economic slump that seems not to have affected the Williams Island crowd.
- Boldface: Downtown becomes sweeter with new store's opening Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:20PMDowntown Canton's First Friday celebration today introduces a new player. Former Minerva resident and business owner Sheri Morckel closed her Sheri's Sweets there a month ago to open a new store at 401 Market Ave. N.
- The NOPSI Cookbook is available again, as is Healthy zucchini bread Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:10PMJudy Walker's dishes out the news in Exchange Alley
- Shop keeps family busy, happy Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 1:05AMNancy Mason is a popular grandma. When her grandchildren learned that she opened a confectionary shop in downtown Greenfield specializing in gourmet popcorn and cupcakes, they were ecstatic.
- Best Form Over Function Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 7:49PMThere's no denying that the carefully sculpted confections of Charm City Cakes are beautiful. Actually, they're more than that--they're daring, vibrant works of art, custom-made to charm any whim, no matter how formidable or bizarre.
- Marlborough pastry chef opens cake shop Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 7:28PM As cars on Rte. 20 rush into downtown, Kristen Livoti watches from inside her new cake shop as drivers crane their necks to catch a glimpse of the confections on display in the window.
- Amish Cook: Fried chicken for visitors Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 7:21AMThursday we attended the wedding of niece Elizabeth and Levi. It was a nice, but chilly day. Three hundred and twenty pounds of chicken were fried for the noon meal. Three 20 quart kettles of potatoes were cooked for only the noon meal. Gravy, noodles, and mixed vegetables were also made.
- Pumpkin cookies sweet and seasonal Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 3:09AMThe wedding festivities started with 320 pounds of chicken for the noon meal, and included M&Ms and pumpkin cookies.
- Winter's chill visits Eichers Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 10:37PMIt is 7 a.m. and the school-age children have left for the day. Kevin is still eating his breakfast, ...
- BEN column Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 10:58PMGood morning! No rain until at least the weekend. It's going to be sunny all the way until Friday night. Nothing over 40 percent as far as weekend rain goes.
- Dining out: No shortage of choices for those seeking memorable meals Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:51AMHere's a look at some of the most popular restaurants in Putnam. To find one of nearly 900 restaurants in the Lower Hudson Valley by keyword, cuisine or location, go to lohud.com/food.
- End cooking chaos by planning, working ahead Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 10:57PMPlanning and working ahead is a significant factor in making any cooking effort a more composed and enjoyable experience. We can compare cooking a menu to painting a house.
- ARTS + FEATURES Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 1:20PMGray umbrellas on the wet streets of St. Petersburg makes the orange sun of Africa seem a distant dream. However, it secretly sneaks through the woven blinds of Mango Cafe during rainy afternoons to warm the cafe’s visitors up.
- Be the first to comment on this story! Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 6:50AMOtto and Henrietta Schulze celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 13 at a party in the VFW Hall in Poth, Texas. Numerous family and friends shared in the couple’s day, enjoying an afternoon of fun and festivities.
- When success tastes just as sweet Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 2:19PMMANILA, Philippines—What was started as a hobby by a young housewife way back in the 1970s has now bloomed into a highly successful enterprise whose creamy cakes, delectable pastries and delicious meals have practically become an integral part of every Filipino celebration.
- Nordstrom gala draws shoppers Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 6:41PM Nordstrom was hoping 1,500 customers would pay $100 each to attend its opening gala and be the first inside the newest store at The Oaks mall. Instead about 1,750 excited shoppers turned out. The opening also served as a fundraiser.
- Friendship bread is really cake with strings attached Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 9:27PMSomething interesting happened when a "friend" tried to hand off -- in the nicest way -- three zipper bags containing a substance that looked a lot like pancake batter: People turned and ran.
- Chef bakes sweet treats Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 10:06PMLyndsy McDonald works quickly, giving the fondant mouse ears, eyes, a nose and a tail.
- Tight economy has some brides tightening wallets, but others continue to splurge Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 6:19AMFRESNO, Calif.—A tight economy has some brides using homemade wedding cakes instead of bakery cakes and iPods instead of DJs. Yet others spare no expense for a once-in-a-lifetime blowout with limousines, top-of-the line photography and romantic ceremonies at wineries.
- Looks good, tastes better Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 12:52AMMAGNOLIA -- For Dave and Michelle Bruner, the success of their young and growing business is sweet.
- Economy affects weddings, but some still splurge Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 10:57PMA tight economy has some brides using homemade wedding cakes instead of bakery cakes and iPods instead of DJs. Yet others spare no expense for a once-in-a-lifetime blowout with limousines, top-of-the line photography and romantic ceremonies at wineries.
- Economy affects weddings, but some still splurge Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 10:51PMA tight economy has some brides using homemade wedding cakes instead of bakery cakes and iPods instead of DJs. Yet others spare no expense for a once-in-a-lifetime blowout with limousines, top-of-the line photography and romantic ceremonies at wineries. Read comments
- Thin Mints stashed in your freezer? Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 9:24PM Time for a snack; who has some Thin Mints stashed away to go with my milk? Girls Scout cookie sales are over but somewhere out there sitting in a freezer are a few boxes of Thin Mints.
- A Pastry Business Made From Scratch Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 9:16PMBefore the blank white canvas of sugar, Laurie Cinelli began to craft her masterpiece.
- Farmers market has a real treat Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 1:52AMPhyllis Atz assumed, we all assumed, we had eaten our last Rookies Cookie. Then Ron Miller passed a farmers market that is open Saturday mornings.
- Luxury businesses feel economic pinch Friday, July 11, 2008 @ 9:22PMConsumers aren’t the only ones affected by rising prices and a downturn in the economy. Several business owners in Carroll County say they’ve recently seen a decline in sales of items or services that many consider luxuries.
- Case seminar instructs nonprofits how to be financially sturdy Thursday, July 10, 2008 @ 1:57AMThe best way to run a business that raises money for a worthy cause is to run it like any other for-profit business. Sometimes that means freezing wages when the company is struggling to turn a profit, or requiring employees to work around the clock to fulfill a huge order from a big customer.
- Patisserie Offers Croquenbouche At 20 Per Cent Off In July Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 6:52PMBandar Seri Begawan - The Patisserie Cake Shop in Kg MataMata, Gadong is offering a 20 per cent discount for their delicious Croquenbouche for the month of July.
- Save money in Italy with alternative lodgings Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 12:27AMItaly: Save money with alternative lodgings When Patrizia Calvagna, 39, heard the news that conservatives swept Italy's recent elections, she worked off her frustration by staying up late that night baking a ricotta cake and buns laced with chocolate for her guests at La Girara, a B&B in the foothills of Mount Etna where my husband, Tom, and I and four family members stayed recently.
- Old-fashioned ice cream hits the spot Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 12:14AMBruster's Real Ice Cream in Webster is known for fresh, homemade ice cream year round. This location is very involved in the community with local fundraisers, weddings and festivals such as Taste of Rochester.
- Something Old: Local Bakeries that Stood the Test of Time Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 12:16PMImagine a time when instead of a Starbucks on every corner, there was a small family-owned bakery. Early every morning the aroma of fresh-baked bread and pastries waffled through the neighborhood.
- Picking The Perfect Bridal, Bridesmaid Attire Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 8:54PMThe start of summer is also the start of wedding season. So what will the brides be wearing? WCCO had the chance to visit with one of the bridal industry's top designers at one of Minnesota's newest shops. He shared the #1 rule for picking the perfect dress.
- Life is sweet for this lawyer turned baker Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 12:07AMThere's love and there's CakeLove, and Warren Brown has been lucky enough to find both. It would be oh-so-precious to say the lawyer turned baker, entrepreneur and Food Network host (Sugar Rush) will be baking the cake for his October wedding. He won't, but bakers from his growing empire of bakeries will.
- Md. county offers rural charms, not far from D.C. Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 10:21PM Millions of tiny white flowers along the trail promise a bountiful crop of wild raspberries in the weeks to come. A strong scent of pine overwhelms the sweet perfume of honeysuckle. Diamond T, a big gelding, flicks his head toward the right, sensing...
- Tranquility and serenity just an hour away from dizzying D.C. Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 10:11PMSeveral tranquil retreats can be found in Carroll County, Md.
- Biz News for June 3, 2008 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 11:14AMWIN A BBQ The Lassen County Federal Credit Union is giving away a barbecue. To find out how you could be the lucky winner, stop by or give them a call.
- Same-Sex Ruling Drives Wedding Business in Calif. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 5:16AMAs soon as the state's Supreme Court announced it would legally recognize gay marriage, wedding companies started getting calls. Same-sex weddings could swell the industry's coffers by $684 million, according to a UCLA study.
- Same-Sex Ruling Drives Wedding Business in Calif. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 @ 5:06AMMorning Edition , June 10, 2008 · Virtually as soon as California's Supreme Court announced it would legally recognize same-sex marriages starting June 17, wedding businesses started getting calls from thousands of gays and lesbians planning their nuptials.
- Renkwitz wants to give back what boxing gave her Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 9:18AMWe're at Starbucks downtown, and I begin to tempt her with a selection of cakes and bagels and hot chocolate with whipped cream.
- Old Town bakery serves up sweets Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 8:52AMThe Hungry Hound turns on his sweet tooth as he discovers a new bakery where everything is scrumptious.
- There’s icing on the cake for Clare after all Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 8:03AMTHEY might be going out of business, but the last cake Best Bakeries is ever likely to produce will help to save Clare Rowsell’s wedding day.
- Piste and quiet Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 7:00AMOUR train pulls out of the platform and glides between Tokyo's neon-spangled high-rises blinking in the twilight.
- Pages steeped in community flavors Tuesday, May 27, 2008 @ 9:32PMSeeing a cookbook titled "The Bells Are Ringing," you might think there is a relationship to the musical theater - or a bell casting factory. Not a ring of truth in either. The book title belongs to the first-place winner in the 2008 Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards. "The Bells Are Ringing: A Call to Table" by Mission San Juan Capistrano's Women's Guild, San Juan Capistrano, Calif. ($30), ...
- Ice cream shop settles in for another season Thursday, May 22, 2008 @ 7:10AMMarissa and Greg Varney, owners of Mad Willie's in Framingham, with one of their triple-scoop ice cream cones. Here's the scoop - Mad Willie's is more than an ice cream shop.
- Comforts and friends in Italy's intimate inns Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @ 9:41PMNICOLOSI, Sicily -- When Patrizia Calvagna, 39, heard the news that conservatives swept Italy's recent elections, she worked off her frustration by staying up late that night baking a ricotta cake and buns laced with chocolate for her guests at La Girara, a B&B in the foothills of Mount Etna where my husband, Tom, and I and four family members stayed recently. ...
- Like mother, like daughter Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @ 12:07AMWhen Donna Lawson of Burlington was nominated for Cook of the Month, she had one request: Her mom needed to be included, too. After all, Lawson learned everything she knew about cooking from her mother, Mary Surber, who also lives in Burlington.
- There's more than cooking Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 7:50PMIt's hard to miss all those kids in kitchen whites. Johnson & Wales University may call itself "America's Career University," but it's the emphasis on culinary that draws attention. Still, there are 458 other students who want you to know they're there. They're students in the business school -- a major component of the university -- and they feel a little ignored. "I feel red-headed and ...
