Wedding Cake Alternatives

Abby Larson — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:50:02 +0000

As much as I adore wedding cakes, brides seem to be coming up with some pretty gorgeous alternatives. I kind of love the idea of a candy buffet, either in addition to or in lieu of a wedding cake. Here are some really gorgeous candy and dessert buffets that just might make you re-think the cake decision…

Top Row by Vanilla Bakeshop, Second Row by Rebecca Thuss, Third Row by Rebecca Thuss and Red Ribbon Studio, Fourth Row by Taste

I do think that it’s nice to have somewhat of a substantial dessert if you are skipping the wedding cake…maybe an array of fresh baked pies, a selection of great Italian pastries, a hodge podge of miniature cakes in your favorite flavors. Something that guests with a sweet tooth can really look forward to!

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Unique Catering, Part II

Abby Larson — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:58:16 +0000

If you thought yesterday’s food looked amazing, please feast your eyes on these little masterpieces…

Taste Catering in San Francisco specializes in perfect, magazine worthy food that I have literally been drooling over all morning. Little bites like Ahi Tuna Tartare served in tiny cones with Tobiko Caviar, Lemon-Ginger Prawns sauteed in White Wine, Fresh Ginger, Lemon & Garlic, Mini Mu Shu Bundles filled with a julienne of crisp Asian Vegetables…” Yeah. Amazing.

And, just when I thought it couldn’t get any better…I saw their desserts.

Taste can put together a dessert buffet that just might make your cake jealous. Butterscotch Profiteroles dipped in Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Pot de Crème Shooters, Lemon Meringue Tartlets, Goat Cheese Brulee with Fig Port Compote, Mini Ice Cream Cones
Pistachio Pyramids. To name a few.

Although not every caterer can create a presentation that could go in a great art book…if food is important, choose a caterer that is open and willing to work with you to design a menu that you are really proud of. Scour other catering sites to find inspiration, bring magazine tear-outs as reference, absolutely insist on a tasting. Make sure that you and your caterer see eye to eye. Whether you are having a champagne brunch or a full, sit down dinner…good food can really transform your entire evening into something completely and totally unique.

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Post tags: San Francisco, Taste Catering & Event Planning, Wedding Catering
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