Birdcage Inspired Cake

I really loved the simplicity of this cake--I designed it around the couple's invitation that featured a beautiful tree with lovebirds on one of the branches.  I also incorporated a cage--which were the couple's centerpieces.

Leslie and Jonathan Wedding

One of my favorite clients-Leslie Cote, who was an absolute delight to work with was looking for a little french inspired cake to stay true to her french canadian roots.  The wedding took place at the grand Langdon Hall in Cambridge.  The venue was stunning.  The room was naturally lit by the bright rays of the sun, the tables were adorned with beautiful centerpieces full of fresh flowers, hydrangeas, peonies....

Congratulations to Leslie and Jonathan!

Mortadella anyone?

This cake was so much fun to make...who was it for? You guessed it! A 65 year old Italian dad.  Who else would ask for a piece of mortadella?

Hand Painted Cake

I was lucky enough again to have that dream client who says--do what you want!  I was so inspired.  Following the upcoming 2012 wedding cake trends, I decided to hand paint the cake with gorgeous leaves and flowers.  As a bonus, I added butterflies and colorful and whimsical gumpaste flowers to make the design POP!

Lavender and Beige Communion Cake

'Tis the season for communions!  Years ago, parents would order very traditional and religious cakes in shapes of crosses, bibles..etc.  But the recent cake revolution has allowed us (cake designers) to create some very unique and tasteful communions cakes.  This particular cake was inspired by the invitations to the communion, as well as the little girls dress.  Very simple and pretty.

J'Adore's Exclusive Cupcake Bouquet!

I absolutely love making cupcake bouquets!  Not only are they beautiful, but they taste so good!  This particular design was created for Weddingbells Magazine.  It has gorgeous piped frosting flowers...but not just any flowers.  I decided to hand pipe my favorite flowers: Ranunculus, anemonies and carnations.  As fillers, I made lily of the valley, leaves and large buds to fill the bouquet.  These bouquets are absolutely stunning as centerpieces for any occasion!

**This particular design retails for $100.00

J'Adore la brioche parisienne!

What is a brioche?  The very thought of it makes my mouth water...for those of you who wish to have a more culinary  definition, here it is:
Brioche is a highly enriched French bread, whose high egg and butter content give it a scrumptious and tender crumb. It has a golden brown, and flaky crust from an egg wash applied just after baking. 

Brioche is considered a Viennoiserie.  Some terms even refer to it as Briocherie.  It is made the same way as a basic bread, but possesses the richer aspect of a pastry because of its addition of eggs, butter, milk, and a little sugar. Brioche, along with pain au lait and pain aux raisins — which are usually devoured at breakfast or as a snack — form a leavened subgroup of Viennoiserie. Brioche pastry is often paired with fruit or chocolate and served as a pastry or as the basis of a dessert with many local variations in added ingredients, fillings or toppings.  Brioche can also be used in savory dishes, usually in meat dishes, usually stuffed with foie gras. 

Either way, it will surely make your mouth water...and transport you right back to the streets of Paris!  Leaving you wanting more and more....