Wedding Cakes . Cupcake Cakes . Decadent Desserts

Wedding Cakes . Cupcake Cakes . Decadent Desserts

October 18, 2009

October B-Day Bash!

Vina's B-Day Cupcakes
Chocolate with Cream Cheese Buttercream









October 13, 2009

"Life is Good"

Silva's B-Day Cake...
Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse filling and Vanilla Buttercream
















Spiderman Cupcakes! Oh to be 7 again....

All my 7 year old nephew wanted for his birthday is for me to make him Chocolate Cupcakes for his Spiderman themed birthday party... yummy






September 4, 2009

More Yummy Pics from Skyler's Wedding...

Carrot Cake
with Citrus Cream Cheese Filling,
covered in Vanilla Buttercream
Decorated with Silk Flowers







August 19, 2009

Mmmmmmmmm....

Hungry anyone? Tower of yummy goodness....


August 18, 2009

Kristianne Pak Wins 6th Annual S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition


KRISTIANNE PAK WINS 6TH ANNUAL S.PELLEGRINOTM ALMOST FAMOUS CHEFSM COMPETITION IN NAPA, HOSTED BY ACTRESS LORRAINE BRACCO AND BRAVO'S TOP CHEF WINNER HAROLD DIETERLE
Pak wins prizes including $16,000 and the career opportunity of a lifetime (Greenwich, CT, March 20, 2008) - Last week, California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena student Kristianne Pak was announced the winner of the 2008 S.PellegrinoTM Almost Famous ChefSM Competition at the finals held at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley, Calif. The awards were hosted by the winner of Bravo's Top Chef, Harold Dieterle, chef and owner of Perilla New York, and actress Lorraine Bracco, famous for her role on The Sopranos on HBO and president of Bracco Wines.
Pak was chosen among fierce competition from 9 other top culinary students from around the U.S. and Canada by an elite judging panel which included Chef Christoph Leu of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Chef Matthew Levin of Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, Chef Allyson Thurber of The Lobster, Chef Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Chef Joseph Keller of Bistro Zinc, Chef Nash Cognetti of Tra Vigne, Tara de Lis of Citysearch, Jeff Hoyt of Gayot, Lena Birnbaum of Bon App?tit, and Rita DeMontis of The Toronto Sun. Pak was awarded prizes including a $16,000 cash prize, a $1,000 scholarship for her alma mater, a year-long opportunity to work with a nationally recognized chef, and the title of the 2008 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef.
The ten finalists competed in three categories: the Mystery Basket, Signature Dish, and People's Choice Competition. Anthony Baldini took home prizes including $3,000 for his Fried Catfish with Polenta and Herb Salad dish in the challenging Mystery Basket Competition, in which the finalists were presented with surprise ingredients that included catfish, leeks, and parsley, and were judged on how well they created a menu and meal within a two hour period. P
ak won an additional $6,000 by sweeping the Signature Dish Challenge as well as the People's Choice, which was chosen by more than 200 guests of the Tasting Gala and Awards Reception, for her Asian-American inspired Glazed Beef Short Ribs, Stir-Fried Miso Spinach and Chestnut Steamed Rice. "This is a dream come true," said Pak, who draws from her Japanese-Korean-American heritage to create her signature fusion cuisine style. "Just to be given this opportunity by S.Pellegrino was incredible, and so challenging, but worth every bit of work put into it. I planned on bringing my 'A' game to the competition, and I definitely did. I think this is the best career starter anyone could ask for."
About S.Pellegrino? The #1 sparkling mineral water brand in fine dining restaurants, S.Pellegrino? Sparkling Natural Mineral Water has been appreciated as the perfect meal accompaniment since its discovery in the 13th century. High in the mountains north of Milan, the waters rise from an underground aquifer, where 14 distinct minerals in the limestone and volcanic rock impart a unique flavor. Lightly carbonated, S.Pellegrino along with its still water companion, the legendary Acqua Panna? Natural Spring Water, are the ideal complement to every dining experience. For more information on S.Pellegrino, visit www.sanpellegrino.com or www.finediningwaters.com.###
CONTACTBrittni Brown at bbrown@saltcomm.com or Lindsay Fredricks at lfredricks@saltcomm.com


My Winning Recipe:






Expert Picks: Chef Kristianne Pak on CitySearch

My favorite eaters as I reported to CitySearch. Check it out!

http://www.citysearch.com/list/67692

The L.A. Cupcake Challenge 2009

I represented one of the restaurants I work for, BoHo, at the L.A. Cupcake Challenge in Hollywood, CA.
Chocolate Cake and Brioche Bread Pudding Cupcakes with a Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting and Chocolate Almond Streusel


















August 17, 2009

Sarah's Bridal Shower - August 2009 - Mini Cupcakes

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with French Vanilla Buttercream




My Wedding Rehearsal Cupcake Display - June 27, 2008

Rich Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting



Misc. Cakes and Yummy Testers











The Onken Wedding - August 15, 2009

Carrot Cake with Citrus Cream Cheese Filling and Vanilla Buttercream Icing
Silk Flowers and Butterfly Toppers































August 16, 2009

Lisa and Steve's Wedding - August 2009

Decadent Align CenterChocolate Cake with Milk and Dark Chocolate Buttercream Filling,
Covered in Vanilla Buttercream Icing






The Pierson Wedding - May 2008

Neopolitan Cake topper with Strawberry and Vanilla Buttercream
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Devil's Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
Decorated with fresh flowers and banana leaves.
Cupcakes are topped with edible Gum Paste Flowers.








The Yee Wedding - November, 2007

Vanilla Bean Chiffon Cake with Rasberry Jam and Chocolate Ganache Filling
Covered in white fondant.
Decorated with fresh flowers.