Food

Spring welcomes warmer weather, blossoming flowers and an abundance of fruit, making it an ideal season for weddings and light apéritifs. Refreshing flavors, pastel colors and in-season fruits make these cocktails the perfect springtime drinks to add to your wedding cocktail menu. Mango Martini Mix fresh mango puree with vodka,…

What could be sweeter than a beautiful wedding cake? How about a free wedding cake! Once again, the pastry team at Cookie Patisserie & Bakery will be giving away a free wedding cake at Make Your Moment 2020, the Wedding Social event of the season. To reserve your spot at…

Wedding planning is all about choices and decisions. Some decisions are easier than others, and those that are steeped in family and historical tradition can often be met with many opinions. In your quest to strike a balance between traditions and trends, consider embracing these time-honored wedding cake traditions. We…

After 20, years in the business, Heather Hammer, pastry chef, Cookie Patisserie & Bakery, knows a trend when she sees one. Each week she spends time with new couples discussing and designing the wedding cake of their dreams. Here are a few trends she sees changing the wedding cake scene…

Your wedding’s late-night menu isn’t complete without a few pizzas. Upgrade your traditional cheese and pepperoni slices and opt for fall flavors instead. Seasonal vegetables, creamy cheeses and rich proteins add warmth to chilly autumn evenings and keep people moving on the dance floor. Try one of these combinations for…

If a tiered cake (reminiscent of your mother’s wedding photos) doesn’t appeal to you, talk with your pastry chef about creating a dessert display to satisfy your sweet tooth and delight your guests.  Dessert displays can include a variety of bite-sized desserts. Each dessert may have special meaning to you…

Cakes have been part of wedding celebrations for hundreds of years. Today’s couples are opting for more unique sweet treats that fit their personal preferences. For summer weddings, pies make a delicious alternative to the traditional wedding cake. 1. Sturdy Cake is a delicate dessert option and it’s especially vulnerable…

We continue to be inspired by the new ways that couples express their personality and incorporate wedding themes into cake and dessert designs. More and more, pastry chefs are exploring their creative side as they challenge tradition and blur the lines between dessert and art. As delicious as they are…

Whether it’s a few plus ones or the guests of honor, you should accommodate your vegetarian friends and family during every course. After deciding on the perfect vegetarian options for your wedding menu, ask your caterer to clearly label which options are meat-free. Starters Your cocktail hour cheese display and…

If you’re planning your fall wedding and haven’t settled on a dessert idea, may we suggest pie? This classic American dessert is sure to please the whole crowd. With abundant flavor options and unique ways to display these handcrafted desserts, there are many ways to dress-up this traditional dessert. Pie…