Jamaica Gleaner

Artistic sweetness exposed at Sweet Art Bake Expo

- Krysta Anderson/ Gleaner Writer

OLE’ PIRATES, KFC meals, jungles, towering castles and mansions alike - all in the form of cake! Dessert lovers and cake decor enthusiast­s were exposed to artistic sweetness at one of the highly anticipate­d foodie events.of the season, Sweet Art Bake Expo.

Hosted last Sunday by We Magazine, the three in one suite at The Jamaica Pegasus was transforme­d into a decadent oasis for all in attendance to indulge. Patrons were not afraid to open their palates to the passionate possibilit­ies of guilty pleasures. The tasty tour included, in no particular order, Blissful Bites by Delvenal, who delivered delectable black forest, carrot and cheesecake cupcakes, alongside decorative cakes in display. Victoria House and Creative Cakes and Decor All

both rolled out a royal affair with their own unique twist on happily ever after and labour of love with their tiered bridal cakes and baby shower cakes

Alex’s Creations presented a wide array of sinfully sweet delights which disappeare­d in hot pursuit. Kelsey’s Kreations fused art with notes of elated flavours. Skimo’s Pastries had everyone dipping in their cookie jar and returning for more.

Bake Me Happy had everyone eating their scrumptiou­s offerings from the palm of their hands while Savour it Ja sampling mouth watering carrot cake and Baked, who were all about the intoxicati­ng jellies, put those visiting their booth in high spirits.

DREAMS DO COME TRUE

Abbey’s Treats made sweet dreams of red velvet, black forest and vanilla cake slices and cupcakes come true. Crowd pleaser Shanna created quite a crazy with her pastries. And Joy of Food did not disappoint in spreading sweet cheer. To sweeten the deal, Harbour Wines sampled some of their signature red, sweet and sparkling wines.

The exciting pre-decorating cake decor competitor­s on fabulous display gave way to the main attraction of the evening: the live cake decorating competitio­n. Alana Williams of Fabulous Cakes by Alana and Shannakay Smikle of Shanna’s Pastry Craze vied for the title of best cake designer. But there could only be one winner. In the end Fabulous Cakes walked away with the top prize.

 ??  ?? Take a taste of Fabulous Cakes by Alana's Ole Pirate cake.
Take a taste of Fabulous Cakes by Alana's Ole Pirate cake.
 ?? PHOTOS BY SHORN HECTOR ?? Shanna's Pastry Craze took us to a sweet jungle, Tarzan included. .
PHOTOS BY SHORN HECTOR Shanna's Pastry Craze took us to a sweet jungle, Tarzan included. .
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 ?? PHOTOS BY BSHORN HECTOR/PHOTOGRAPH­ER ?? Trudi-Ann Stephenson shows that she is number one.
PHOTOS BY BSHORN HECTOR/PHOTOGRAPH­ER Trudi-Ann Stephenson shows that she is number one.
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