Ivana’s wedding cake

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Sunday, May 23, 2010 Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Vancouver  (where is that?) Draped pearls & Silver Ribbon with Chocolate mocha insert

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Michelle marries Steven

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Michelle marries Steven Saturday, March 27, 2010 location: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver (where is that?) Black & White (chocolate and vanilla) with Fresh Raspberries

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Magda marries Andrew

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Magda Darkazalli marries Andrew Cook Saturday April 10, 2010 Location: Law Courts Inn, Vancouver (Where is that?) guests: 125 red velvet with cream cheese, with pom-pom of profiteroles

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Joanna and Michael’s Wedding Cake

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Joanne marries Michael Friday, May 21, 2010 location: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver (where is that?) Top tier is Chocolate Chiffon Middle tier is Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bottom tier is black forest cake

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Complete Book of Raw Food

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This book looks pretty dry – lots of text with occasional poor photos, it isn’t very appetizing on first glance.  I wasn’t really expecting much – boy was I surprised! These recipes are fabulous, some of the most delicious vegetarian … Read More »

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Kristine & Patrick’s Wedding Cake (photo by Daniela Ciuffa)

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May, 2010 Kristine Marries Patrick Photo by Daniela Ciuffa, Ciuffa Photography

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H.S.T. and wedding cakes

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On July 1st the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will be eliminated. A 7% B.C. rate will be added to the 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) forming a combined HST of 12%. How will this affect your wedding cake budget? … Read More »

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Felices Pascuas – Antonio Escriba

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This was a gift from my mentor, George Wagner; it is chocolate art, themed around Easter, and written by the Catalan Antonio Escriba, who was known as ‘El Mago del Chocolate’, the Chocolate Magician, during his lifetime (his family continues … Read More »

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Happy Birthday Duncan Hines

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130 years ago today, on March 26, 1880, Duncan Hines was born. Many people don’t know that Duncan was a real person – unlike Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima, or Bubba Gump. Duncan was a travelling salesman for a printer in … Read More »

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Sweet Thea at Vancouver Baker’s Market today

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Hi everyone! Today (Saturday March 20) Sweet Thea will be at the Vancouver Baker’s Market – with several delicious goodies for you to try – Macaron, Florentine, Shortbread, and Sweet Thea’s handmade chocolates – Honey Passionfruit, Mocha, Hazelnut Crunch, Butter … Read More »

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