Janel marries Mike (photos by Tobyn Ross)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by laurie Posted in Sweet Thea Blog | Tagged chocolate, passionfruit, sweet thea, tobyn ross, vanilla, Wedding Cake | Leave a comment

Lovestruck November 15 – you MUST come!

Posted on October 29, 2009 by laurie

Sweet Thea is thrilled to be part of this year’s Lovestruck Bridal Show at the fabulous Vancouver Club, on Sunday November 15.  You should come! Sunday, November 15, 2009 Location: Vancouver Club, Vancouver, B.C. (where is that?) 10am – 6pm … Read More »

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The Ultimate Candy Book

Posted on October 29, 2009 by laurie

When you see ‘Ultimate’ in the title, you can usually infer is American, and probably part of a series.  Yep, at the bottom of this cover it says that Weinstein is also the author of ‘The Ultimate Ice Cream Book’ … Read More »

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Fromage Frais with Ladyfingers and Poached Sour Cherries

Posted on October 27, 2009 by laurie

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks Fromage Frais layered with ladyfingers dipped in apricot brandy, served with blueberry lemon thyme puree, mint, wildflower honey frozen yogurt, and poached sour cherries. Served at Sooke Harbour house Wednesday April 21 2004.

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Sweet Thea featured by Erin Gilmore Photography

Posted on October 26, 2009 by laurie

We were delighted to hear super wedding photographer Erin Gilmore recently posted a page dedicated to photos of Sweet Thea cakes on her blog!

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Kristie marries Jeffrey (photos by Dean Sanderson)

Posted on October 23, 2009 by laurie Posted in Weddings & Events | Tagged Brock House, chocolate, cupcakes, dean sanderson, passionfruit, pistachio, vanilla, wedding | 1 Comment

New Classic Desserts

Posted on October 22, 2009 by laurie

I bought this book when it was released, in the late 1990′s – it was quite a popular book then, and I still use it for reference and ideas occasionally. It’s not a great book – the layout is very … Read More »

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Gingerbread with Fennel and Wildflower Honey Parfait

Posted on October 20, 2009 by laurie

Gingerbread with a fennel, wildflower honey frozen parfait, blackberry foam, apple California bay leaf sorbet and cranberry rhubarb puree. Served at Sooke Harbour house Tuesday April 13 2004.

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‘The Veil’ October 25 – Wine, Canapes, and serious fun!

Posted on October 19, 2009 by laurie2

Our friend Kathy Marliss has put together a most wonderful afternoon – if you are getting married, mark this on your calendar! Here is what the flyer says: Avoid the wedding show crowds and join us for a relaxing afternoon … Read More »

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Lindsay marries James (photos by Tobyn Ross)

Posted on October 19, 2009 by laurie

Lindsay Hovan marries James Alato August 15, 2009 Beach House Residence, Dundarave Pier, West Vancouver, B.C.

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