Donut: the new 'Cupcake' for 2013 Wedding Trends!

So, for the last year, there has been a whispered buzz that the 'cupcake revolution' is slowly simmering down ... I've also been noticing a whole lot more of another delicious bakery treat inch it's way up into the event world.

DONUTS!!!

From Nigella Lawson's Christmas Party to a Double-Baptism I'm planning this upcoming July 28th, as well as a new show on the Food Network: 'Donut Showdown', donuts seem to be taking a front seat while the 'cute' cupcake is sadly moving to the back...

I'm not talking about your typical 'old fashioned glazed' donut either. No. I'm talking about flavours like Maple Bacon, Cannoli, Tiramisu, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Salted Caramel and savouries like Grilled Cheese from J'adore Cakes Co.  There was even a Donut Burger at the CNE for the last couple of summers (photographed below)

So many couples want to be different and stray from the norm; and this is one crazy 'craze' the delivers - and one that will surely become trendy and used more than just for a 'police-themed' wedding or event! This Toronto Wedding Planner, for one, loves it!

Would you have donuts at your Toronto Wedding or Event? What flavour would you get?

Amanda's Grilled Cheese by J'adore Cake Co. 

Maple Bacon by J'adore Cake Co. 

Variety of Donuts by J'adore Cake Co. All Photos (above) Courtesy of J'dore Cakes Co. 

Epic Burgers and Waffles at the CNE
Photo Courtesy of Epic Burgers and Waffles


TUBE ALERT: 

Tune in to watch J'adore Cakes Co. on Food Network's Donut Showdown on May 14, 2013 at 10pm on the Food Network! 

Vendor Spotlight: It's the Icing on the Cake

Happy March to all my lovely readers! I've been so busy the last three weeks getting trained by a very well known Bridal Salon as a Bridal Consultant, in Bridal Gowns and Wedding attire (more on that on next week's post) that I am behind on my posts. My apologies. To make it up to you, today we are talking CUPCAKES!


I was driving along Queen Street East last week and a cute little bakery called 'It's the Icing on the Cake' caught my eye. In the name of 'research' and 'call to duty' as your trusted Wedding Planner, I had to go in;)

Upon entering, I was engulfed by the sweetest smell on earth; a smell reminiscent of my childhood when my mom would bake! Visually, I was greeted with a warm open space and a cute set-up of a a pink bakery display of amazing goodies.


Owner and Cake Artist, Lynda Paul, was doing what she does best, working on a fun and cool cake for a birthday party but was kind enough to take a few minutes to greet me and give me the scoop on her cute little abode. It's the Icing on the Cake has been around for 5 years and is a now a Queen Street staple; She prefers at least a few weeks notice for orders and she absolutely loves what she does. All her cakes are custom and she works directly with the client to deliver to them exactly what they envision. She's made cakes for some big names like Royal Bank Visa, Habitant Pea Soup, Mars Chocolate Bar as well as cookies or Koodoo, but creates cakes, cupcakes, cookies etc. for absolutely every occasion. You can view her cakes on her web gallery.


I had to try something, so I went with my favorites: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Cupcake and the Red Velvet Cupcake also with a cream cheese icing. The carrot cake was absolutely delicious. You could taste the freshness and was loaded with the goodness of walnuts and raisins. The red velvet was equally yummy. The lightness of the cake and the richness of the icing complimented each other well and tasted like heaven.

I didn't get to try the other goodies like the cakepops, cookies or the dessert squares, as I was already falling into a comforting sugar-coma, but I guess that just gives me even more reason to go back for more 'research' in the near future;)

It's the Icing on the Cake
1238 Queen Street East,
Toronto, Ontario M4L IC3
416.469.4973

Fun Proposal Ideas!

Did you know that most men delay the marriage proposal because they have no idea how to do it? First thing to remember is that your marriage proposal is the beginning of your 'wedding story'. It can be as simple or as lavish as you would like it to be, but it should be personalized to be a wonderful, memorable occasion that you will think about for the rest of your lives. Here are some fun ideas for the three common personality types.

Diva (aka Daddy's little princess)
You've seen it a dozen times in movies. He puts the ring in her dessert, the violinist serenades them; he gets down on one knee; looks deep into her eyes and asks the magic question: So&So, Will You Marry Me? This is tried, tested and Done!


How about you order up a little 'glam' with your question (this is after you've asked for her hand in marriage, of course).  Have the art gallery or museum host you after hours with a private tour leading to a lavish, private, catered dinner for two. Have a violinist or a saxophonist serenading you. During dessert have the words written in chocolate around the plate. Get down on one knee to present the ring and Voila!

Creative and Quirky (aka the one who loves surprises)
 Try this one on for size: take her to the movies (and no, don't put the ring in the popcorn). Instead, create a slide-show that can be played on the cinema's projector (usually a professional videographer or photographer can help you create this). Make sure that the last slide is of you holding up a "Will You Marry Me Sign." Have the movie operator play it at the end of the movie, just before the credits ... talk about unforgettable.



3. 'Sweet' and Simple - Arrange to have her favorite cupcakery design cupcakes with the 'question' iced on them. During a 'date night', cook dinner at your place (or hers) or arrange a picnic brunch. Make sure to have the ring perched on top of one of the cupcakes when you surprise her with the 'thoughtful' treat, and trust me, not only will you melt her heart, but you'll be well on your way to wedded bliss.

Life is Sweet!

So, I've been hearing of this cupcake house for a while now, but never actually made the trek down to the Beaches to visit until today and  I'm glad I did.  I'm not a big cupcake fan, mostly because I find that they are all the same...vanilla, chocolate, red velvet....boooring. I'm thrilled to say that Life is sweet delivered the yummiest most delectable and moist cupcakes I've ever had. They use cream cheese frosting and add signature candy touches to each of their creations. The service is second to none and they are happy to design themed cupcakes for you with just few weeks notice. The store itself is super-cute and has everything from cool baking tools, baking books, shortbread cookies with caramel or chocolate filling, muffins and of course mini and full size cupcakes in flavours like Earl Grey w/Orange, Chocolate Mint, Coconut, Lemon Drop, Butterscotch and of course the classics, but what makes them unique? Vanilla Bean actually has real vanilla bean in it! www.lifeissweet.ca