Sweet Thea » Blog http://www.sweetthea.com Wedding Cakes Vancouver Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:25:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Make your reservation to attend Sweet Thea Cake Tasting Event – February 19! http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2012/01/13/make-your-reservation-to-attend-sweet-thea-cake-tasting-event-february-19/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2012/01/13/make-your-reservation-to-attend-sweet-thea-cake-tasting-event-february-19/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:06:01 +0000 laurie http://www.sweetthea.com/?p=5491 Read More »]]> If you haven’t decided on your wedding cake yet, you should attend our upcoming Cake Tasting. There is no charge for attending, and you will have a chance to talk directly to Vancouver’s acclaimed wedding cake designer, and to sample her delicious wedding cake flavors.

Cake ‘technology’ has changed dramatically in the last decade – now your wedding cake can come in multiple flavors, be allergy-specific, and still have the eye-catching, beautiful design you want for your most special day.  There will be up to 25 varieties of cake for you to sample. Thea (pronounced Tay-ah) will be ready to answer all of your questions, and discuss with you how you can have your dream cake for your 2011 wedding.

Sunday, February 19
Time:  12 noon to 4PM
location – Vancouver West side

If you would like to attend

please RSVP to Amy@SweetThea.com before Friday, February 17.

Let us know when your wedding date is, and we will get back to you with the location of our invitation-only tasting!

You will not be able to attend if you are not on the reservation list.

2012 CAKE FLAVOURS

SPECIALTY CAKES

Almond rhubarb cake with poached strawberry cream

Banana cake with passion fruit buttercream

Banana cake with lemon cream cheese icing

Blueberry almond cake with lemon cream cheese icing

Carrot cake with cream cheese icing

Chocolate cake with peanut butter pastry cream

Coconut cake with lemon curd filling

Ginger cake with lemon buttercream

Mississippi mud cake with chocolate ganache

Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing

Spiced pumpkin cake with cinnamon caramel buttercream

Traditional dark fruit cake with marzipan

Tuxedo cake with chocolate buttercream and cream cheese icing

White chocolate mud cake with raspberry white chocolate cream

GREAT CAKES

Vanilla passion fruit buttercream cake

Vanilla raspberry buttercream cake

Chocolate raspberry buttercream cake

Vanilla cake with lemon and  raspberry buttercream

Lemon cake with vanilla buttercream

Chocolate cake with cinnamon caramel buttercream

Chocolate and Vanilla cake with moka baileys buttercream

Chocolate and Vanilla cake with pistachio buttercream

MOUSSE CAKES (FOR SLAB CAKE ONLY)

Vanilla cake layered with lemon and raspberry mousse

Vanilla cake with passion fruit mousse

Chocolate cake with dark chocolate mousse

Chocolate and vanilla cake with chocolate and vanilla mousse and fresh raspberries

Black forest cake with sour cherries and vanilla cream

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2012/01/13/make-your-reservation-to-attend-sweet-thea-cake-tasting-event-february-19/feed/ 0 Looking for our Christmas treats? http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/11/17/looking-for-our-christmas-treats/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/11/17/looking-for-our-christmas-treats/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:51:37 +0000 laurie http://www.sweetthea.com/?p=5474 Read More »]]> Stollen, lebkuchen, fruit cake, and plum pudding are all still available.  Check out our ‘Sweet Thea at the Market‘ page for dates and location where we will be in the next few months.

 

We will have all our holiday treats until Christmas, and will have some of our tarts, pies and cookies as well.  If you wish to preorder, simply email me and I will get back to you -

email Laurie@SweetThea.com

 

Like us on facebook to get updates!

 

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/11/17/looking-for-our-christmas-treats/feed/ 4 Christmas Market Dates http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/11/15/christmas-market-dates/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/11/15/christmas-market-dates/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:15:36 +0000 laurie http://www.sweetthea.com/?p=5470 Read More »]]> Just added to our calendar – 22 dates at the North Shore Winter Market & Santa Workshop! We will have all our Christmas goodies, plus you can preorder pies tarts and other treats for pickup. Click on the `calendar`icon on our facebook page or website for more details!

Click on the calendar link for more details – here are the dates we have booked so far!

Saturday, November 19
Langley Winter Farmers Market

Sunday, November 20
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market

Thursday, November 24
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Friday, November 25
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market
Bizarre Bazaar, Whistler
31st Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale

Saturday, November 26
Bizarre Bazaar, Whistler BC
31st Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Sunday, November 27
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market
31st Annual Coquitlam Christmas Craft Sale
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Thursday, December 1
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Friday, December 2
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Saturday, December 3
Royal City Farmers Market
Haney Indoor Winter Market
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Sunday, December 4
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Thursday, December 8
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Friday, December 9
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Saturday, December 10
a Crescent Beach Christmas
Langley Winter Farmers Market
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Sunday, December 11
12 Days of Made in BC Christmas, Fort Langley
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Thursday, December 15
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Friday, December 16
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Saturday, December 17
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Sunday, December 18
Port Moody Winter Farmers Market
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Monday, December 19
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Tuesday, December 20
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Wednesday, December 21
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Thursday, December 22
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Friday, December 23
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

Saturday, December 24
North Shore Winter Village Christmas Market

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/11/15/christmas-market-dates/feed/ 0 Carl & Colette’s Wedding Cake http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/08/29/carl-colettes-wedding-cake/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/08/29/carl-colettes-wedding-cake/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:33 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5335 Carl Queton marries Colette Hoption

August 21, 2010

100821_0818

location:  Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BC

Photographer: Gucio Photography (Anna & Kosia)

fake cake with real insert

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/08/29/carl-colettes-wedding-cake/feed/ 0 Our 2011 Summer Farmers Market Schedule – updated July 28 http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/07/13/our-summer-farmers-market-schedule/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/07/13/our-summer-farmers-market-schedule/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:11:51 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5349 Read More »]]> Hi Everyone! We are tweaking our schedule again.  The Saturday market at Deep Cove did not work out, so we are moving to the Lonsdale Quay market on Saturdays beginning on Saturday July 23.

Here are the markets and market dates we will be attending – come see us this summer!

Ambleside Farmers Market

in the parking lot behind the Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14th Streets in West Vancouver
Google Map
Sundays 10am – 3pm
May 29

June 12, 26
July 10, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 11, 18, 25
October 9, 16, 23, 30

Burnaby Farmers Market

North Parking Lot at Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way at Deer Lake Parkway
Google Map
Every Saturday 9 am – 2pm
May 7th – Oct 29th

Coquitlam Farmers Market

Dogwood Pavilion Parking Lot, Poirier & Winslow
Google Map

The 1st, 2nd, and 5th Sunday of every month:

May 8, 22
June 5, 19
July 3, 17, 31
August 7, 21
September 4, 18
October 2, 16, 30

Spirit Square (Coquitlam) Farmers Market

3005 Burlington Drive (Behind Coquitlam Centre)
Google Map

Every Friday Night, with local entertainment! 4-8 pm.

July 8 – September 16

Haney Farmers Market , Maple Ridge

Memorial Peace Park on 224th in downtown Maple Ridge
Google Map

Special Earth Day event, Saturday April 16, 10-2

Then every Saturday 9am – 2pm

May 7 – November 5

Langley Community Farmers Market

Kwantlen University  Parking Lot – 20901 Langley Bypass

Google Map

Every Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

May 25 – October 5

Pitt Meadows Farmers Market

Spirit Square on Harris Road by City Hall in Pitt Meadows
12007 Harris Road
Google Map

10am – 2 pm
Every 2nd week

June 26,
July 10,  24, July 31
August 14, 28
September 11

Sunday 10am – 2 pm

Royal City Farmers Market, New Westminster

Tipperary Park
Google Map

Every Thursday 3pm – 7 pm
June 9 to October 6

Lonsdale Civic Plaza, North Vancouver

141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver

Google map

Wednesdays 2pm – 7pm

May 18, 25
June 1, 8
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Lynn Valley Square, North Vancouver

1277 Lynn Valley Road,  North Vancouver

We are coming back to Lynn Valley for the rest of the season!

Google map

Thursdays,  2pm – 7pm

May 19, 26
June 2
July 7 – October 27

Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver

East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, Lonsdale Quay

Google map

Saturdays, 10am – 3pm

July 23 – October 29

Shipbuilders Plaza, North Vancouver

138 Victory Ship Way,  North Vancouver

Google map

Fridays, 5 – 11pm

June 24 – September 23


Port Coquitlam Farmers Market

2253 Leigh Square by City Hall in downtown Port Coquitlam between Shaughnessy and Donald Streets
Google Map

Thursdays 3pm – 7pm

May 26 – September 15


Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market

Corner of Third Avenue & Moncton Street

Google Map

Market Dates: May 22, June 4, 5,19; July 3, 17; Aug. 7, 21; Sept. 4, 18.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sundays bi-weekly

Surrey Urban Farmers Market

plaza of the North Surrey Recreation Centre, across from Central City Shopping Centre on 102 Avenue and City Parkway.

Google Map

Wednesdays 1pm – 6pm

June 15 – September 28

Fresh fruit pies, tarts, cookies – yummy treats!

Did you know you can pre-order from Sweet Thea, and pick up your order at the market? Check here for details!

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/07/13/our-summer-farmers-market-schedule/feed/ 0 Sweet Thea now at Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop in Pitt Meadows http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/05/11/sweet-thea-now-at-stomping-grounds-coffee-shop-in-pitt-meadows/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/05/11/sweet-thea-now-at-stomping-grounds-coffee-shop-in-pitt-meadows/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 17:20:53 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5381 Read More »]]> We are delighted to let you know that the Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop in Osprey Village, Pitt Meadows, is now open!  We first became aware of this wonderful location when we participated in the Pitt Meadows Farmers Market last year, and so were delighted when new business owner Anahi English approached us about providing Sweet Thea baking for her new coffee shop!

Drop by for a cup of coffee at one of the most beautiful locations on the Fraser River, and try one of Thea’s tarts, muffins, scones, cookies, or  a delicious piece of pie!

We know Stomping Grounds is going to be very successful – thank you Anahi and Dylan for letting us be part of your wonderful new business!

Where is Osprey Village?

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/05/11/sweet-thea-now-at-stomping-grounds-coffee-shop-in-pitt-meadows/feed/ 0 Pre-order from Sweet Thea http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/03/07/pre-order-from-sweet-thea/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/03/07/pre-order-from-sweet-thea/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:50:29 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5342 Read More »]]> Hi everyone!

Too often,  at the Market I run out of goodies before market close, disappointing my hungry eaters when they arrive and discover I have ran out of Lemon Tarts, or Apple Pie.  Darn!

It is hard for me to calculate in advance what we are going to sell on any particular Market Day, and we need to ‘sell out’ our freshly-baked items.   That means often in the last hour of the Market I will be sold out of something – maybe your favorite! -

As of April 1, 2011, we will be accepting pre-orders for pickup at our Farmer’s Market booth.  You can contact me and arrange for your order to be set aside at the next market.  You can prepay for your order by credit card, if you phone in your order.  That way you can be certain that your order is waiting for you when you get to the market.

Our prices:

10″ Traditional Fruit Pies – $14.00  (currently Traditional Apple, Strawberry-Rhubarb, and Mixed Berry are available)

Fresh Tarts – $3.00 minimum pre-order 4 tarts.  Lemon, Chocolate Pecan, Pear Almond, and others available.

Cookies – $6/6 cookies.  Chocolava, Chocolate Chip, Ginger Crinkle currently available.

You can email me direct with your order   Laurie@SweetThea.com  or leave a message on my cel, 778 321-4414.  I will get back in touch to confirm your order.

Thank you!

See you at the Markets!

Laurie

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/03/07/pre-order-from-sweet-thea/feed/ 0 Veil Bridal Show at Terminal City Club – February 27 http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/02/20/veil-bridal-show-at-terminal-city-club-february-27/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/02/20/veil-bridal-show-at-terminal-city-club-february-27/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:56:57 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5297 Read More »]]> On Sunday, February 27th, a small group of select wedding vendors will be hosting an informal wine and canapé party at Terminal City Club for couples currently planning their weddings. Join us in the Metropolitan Ballroom to ask questions and seek advice from seasoned wedding professionals without the crowds and sales pitch environment of traditional wedding shows.

RSVP to rsvp@veiltv.com by February 22, 2011.  We hope to see you there!

Veil

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/02/20/veil-bridal-show-at-terminal-city-club-february-27/feed/ 2 Thea’s Wedding Cake Flavors for 2011 Season http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/02/14/theas-wedding-cake-flavors-for-2011-season/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/02/14/theas-wedding-cake-flavors-for-2011-season/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:07:27 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5263 Read More »]]> Only a few years ago, brides didn’t have much choice in wedding cakes flavors – only heavier cakes like traditional english fruit cake could be used to fashion beautiful multi-layer tiered cakes.   But things have changed – your cake both look pretty and taste delicious!

Sweet Thea is proud to offer cakes that not only look good – but taste wonderful.  Here are the wedding cake flavors that will be available throughout this wedding season:

Almond Mocha Almond sponge cake soaked with espresso, with mocha buttercream and chocolate ganache

Caramel Blackout Extreme chocolate espresso cake layered with caramel and caramel buttercream

Chocolate Hazelnut Chocolate blackout cake with hazelnut buttercream

Chocolate Mocha Chocolate chiffon cake with mocha buttercream

Chocolate Raspberry Chocolate chiffon cake with raspberry mousse

Double Chocolate Chocolate chiffon cake with chocolate mousse

Fruit Cake Traditional Dark English Fruit cake

Lemon Lemon sponge cake with lemon mousse

Lemon Chocolate Lemon sponge cake with chocolate ganache

Mango Vanilla chiffon cake with mango mousse

Milk Chocolate Almond Almond sponge cake with milk chocolate mousse

Pumpkin Caramel Pumpkin sponge cake with caramel buttercream

Pumpkin Philly Pumpkin sponge cake with cream cheese icing

Red Velvet Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing

Raspberry Tuxedo Chocolate and vanilla cake layered with chocolate and vanilla mousse and fresh raspberries

Raspberry Tuxedo photo by Audra's Photography www.audrasphotography.com

Raspberry Tuxedo photo by Audra's Photography www.audrasphotography.com

Vanilla Vanilla chiffon cake with vanilla buttercream

Vanilla Passion Fruit Vanilla sponge cake with passion fruit buttercream

Vanilla Pistachio Vanilla chiffon cake with pistachio buttercream

Vanilla Raspberry Vanilla chiffon cake layered with vanilla and raspberry mousse and fresh raspberries

Did you know? You can choose different flavors for different tiers of your cake.

Click here to book a consultation now!

]]> http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/02/14/theas-wedding-cake-flavors-for-2011-season/feed/ 0 Sweet Thea joining the Ambleside Market http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/01/23/sweet-thea-joining-the-ambleside-market/ http://www.sweetthea.com/blog/2011/01/23/sweet-thea-joining-the-ambleside-market/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:37:58 +0000 laurie http://sweetthea.com/?p=5391 Read More »]]> Hi! We are very pleased to announce we will be participating in the Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market, almost every second Sunday in the 2011 summer season.  It is a ‘Grow It – Make It – Bake It’ market, with lots of great vendors in beautiful Ambleside.

Google map

Ambleside Farmers’ Market in the parking lot behind the Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14th Streets in West Vancouver, Ambleside runs every Sunday from 10am to 3pm from the first Sunday in May to the last Sunday in October.

There are cooking competitions on the first market of each month, and Family Days on the third weekend of each month.  Check out the market website for more info.

Here are the dates we will be attending:

Sunday 29-May
Sunday 12-Jun
Sunday 26-Jun
Sunday 24-Jul
Sunday 14-Aug
Sunday 28-Aug
Sunday 11-Sep
Sunday 25-Sep
Sunday 9-Oct
Sunday 16-Oct
Sunday 23-Oct
Sunday 30-Oct

See you at the markets!

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