This simple round buttercream cake is decorated with hot pink and lime green sugarpaste polka dots. The hot pink whimsical "3" is a great substitute for a traditional birthday inscription.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Lily Pulizter Inspired Birthday Cake
This third birthday cake was inspired by Lily Pulitzer a clothing line known for its brights fushia pink and chartreuse lime green color palettes.
This simple round buttercream cake is decorated with hot pink and lime green sugarpaste polka dots. The hot pink whimsical "3" is a great substitute for a traditional birthday inscription.
This simple round buttercream cake is decorated with hot pink and lime green sugarpaste polka dots. The hot pink whimsical "3" is a great substitute for a traditional birthday inscription.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wedding Pies @ Eastover Farm, Rochester, Massachusetts
The Artisan Kitchen makes...
We received a call from a prospective bride who started with...."I saw that you make tiny pies for weddings in Boston Magazine". The bakery was abuzz...."When were we in Boston Magazine?!"
Well, we found it, and this wedding was a memorable one, unfortunately, I didn't get to take any pictures because we had 3 other weddings that weekend.
We created individual pies, tiny cider donuts, and other tiny creations for the country chic dessert buffet.
Here is a little bit about Jaime & Mike's Wedding @ Eastover Farm in Rochester, Massachusetts
Real New England Weddings: Eastover Farm
Taking advantage of our region's diverse landscape, this couple ties the knot in style.
By Hillary Geronemus
Jaime Langione & Mike Endreny
October 11, 2008
Eastover Farm, Rochester, Massachusetts
Photographs by Studio Atticus
They may have found each other in Mexico, but Jaime and Mike's wedding was closer to home. Planning a ceremony at a working farm had its fair share of challenges, Jaime admits, but it was important to both of them that every detail be as local and sustainable as possible. Their caterer used organic, regional ingredients, the flowers were sourced from local farms, the centerpieces featured seasonal fruits and nuts, and the individual pies (in lieu of cake) came from a bakery down the road. The setting itself, a green field overlooking a pond, perfectly embodied the couple's green leanings. And with grasshoppers and butterflies following her down the "aisle" and two swans appearing out of nowhere during the vows, Jaime says, "nature came through for us."
VIEW THE SLIDE SHOW! Click HERE
The File
Dress: Junko Yoshioka, 212-206-9302, junkoyoshioka.com
Makeup: Dani Wagener, 617-247-3500, info@daniwagener.com, daniwagener.com
Hair: Cathleen Foster, Beaucage Salon, 71 Newbury St., Boston, 617-437-7171, beaucage.com
Menswear: Mr. Ned, 212-924-5042, mrnednyc.com
Catering: Season to Taste, 617-921-9130, seasontotastecatering.com
Flowers: Stacey Daley, Bay End Farm, Buzzards Bay, 508-759-8050, bayendfarm.com
Desserts: The Artisan Kitchen, 265 Walnut Plain Rd., Rochester, 508-763-4905, theartisankitchen.com
Music: Ceremony and cocktails, the Pegheads, 401-247-0159; dinner and dancing, Soul Kitchen, 617-469-4381, soulkitchenband.com
Tents: Sperry Tents, 11 Marconi Ln., Marion, 508-748-1792, sperrytents.com
We received a call from a prospective bride who started with...."I saw that you make tiny pies for weddings in Boston Magazine". The bakery was abuzz...."When were we in Boston Magazine?!"
Well, we found it, and this wedding was a memorable one, unfortunately, I didn't get to take any pictures because we had 3 other weddings that weekend.
We created individual pies, tiny cider donuts, and other tiny creations for the country chic dessert buffet.
Here is a little bit about Jaime & Mike's Wedding @ Eastover Farm in Rochester, Massachusetts
Real New England Weddings: Eastover Farm
Taking advantage of our region's diverse landscape, this couple ties the knot in style.
By Hillary Geronemus
Jaime Langione & Mike Endreny
October 11, 2008
Eastover Farm, Rochester, Massachusetts
Photographs by Studio Atticus
They may have found each other in Mexico, but Jaime and Mike's wedding was closer to home. Planning a ceremony at a working farm had its fair share of challenges, Jaime admits, but it was important to both of them that every detail be as local and sustainable as possible. Their caterer used organic, regional ingredients, the flowers were sourced from local farms, the centerpieces featured seasonal fruits and nuts, and the individual pies (in lieu of cake) came from a bakery down the road. The setting itself, a green field overlooking a pond, perfectly embodied the couple's green leanings. And with grasshoppers and butterflies following her down the "aisle" and two swans appearing out of nowhere during the vows, Jaime says, "nature came through for us."
VIEW THE SLIDE SHOW! Click HERE
The File
Dress: Junko Yoshioka, 212-206-9302, junkoyoshioka.com
Makeup: Dani Wagener, 617-247-3500, info@daniwagener.com, daniwagener.com
Hair: Cathleen Foster, Beaucage Salon, 71 Newbury St., Boston, 617-437-7171, beaucage.com
Menswear: Mr. Ned, 212-924-5042, mrnednyc.com
Catering: Season to Taste, 617-921-9130, seasontotastecatering.com
Flowers: Stacey Daley, Bay End Farm, Buzzards Bay, 508-759-8050, bayendfarm.com
Desserts: The Artisan Kitchen, 265 Walnut Plain Rd., Rochester, 508-763-4905, theartisankitchen.com
Music: Ceremony and cocktails, the Pegheads, 401-247-0159; dinner and dancing, Soul Kitchen, 617-469-4381, soulkitchenband.com
Tents: Sperry Tents, 11 Marconi Ln., Marion, 508-748-1792, sperrytents.com
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Summer Wedding: Plymouth Massachusetts Waterfront
With all of the recent snow on the South Coast of Massachusetts we decided to take a look back on summer and some of the wedding cakes that we created!
This four tier casual strawberry shortcake buttercream cake was the feature at a clambake reception on the waterfront in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The bride asked for us to create a swirl pattern in the buttercream for the look of a "homemade" cake iced in whipped cream.
The cake flavor included vanilla cake with strawberry filling, the top tier featured gluten-free cake!
This four tier casual strawberry shortcake buttercream cake was the feature at a clambake reception on the waterfront in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The bride asked for us to create a swirl pattern in the buttercream for the look of a "homemade" cake iced in whipped cream.
The cake flavor included vanilla cake with strawberry filling, the top tier featured gluten-free cake!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Wedding Cake & CupCakes @ Whaling Museum
We created this unique cupcake display tier for a wedding at the Whaling Museum.
160 cupcakes covered the tiers of our large cupcake display tier topped with blue hydrangea blossoms, dark chocolate daisies and tiny forest green leaves.
The top cake, saved for the couples anniversary was a chocolate torte filled with buttercream and topped with a hand sculpted owl perched on a dark chocolate branch. Jody, our resident artist, created the owl and branch by by hand, her work is absolutely immaculate!
The cupcakes flavors included devilish chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream icing and was delivered to the Whaling Museum in Historic Downtown New Bedford.
160 cupcakes covered the tiers of our large cupcake display tier topped with blue hydrangea blossoms, dark chocolate daisies and tiny forest green leaves.
The top cake, saved for the couples anniversary was a chocolate torte filled with buttercream and topped with a hand sculpted owl perched on a dark chocolate branch. Jody, our resident artist, created the owl and branch by by hand, her work is absolutely immaculate!
The cupcakes flavors included devilish chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream icing and was delivered to the Whaling Museum in Historic Downtown New Bedford.
Graduation Cake
A few weeks ago we sent one of our most valued employees off to Culinary School and my alma mater, The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Dana was here at The Artisan Kitchen from the age of 16 and although we'll really miss him, I couldn't be happier to see him follow his dream at the country's premier culinary college.
Below, is Dana's high school graduation cake, a chef's toque. These are the tall hats worn by students and chef instructors at the CIA- quite fitting don't you think!
Best Wishes Dana!
Below, is Dana's high school graduation cake, a chef's toque. These are the tall hats worn by students and chef instructors at the CIA- quite fitting don't you think!
Best Wishes Dana!
Friday, January 1, 2010
The Artisan Kitchen: Looking Back At 2009
We have lots of pictures of the bakery, our staff, and yummy things that we make but I never seem to be able to share them so here is a favorite....our artisan loaves and sandwich breads on a cooling rack!
All of our breads are scaled, formed, slashed and packaged by hand. Our list of varieties ranges from cheddar onion dill to classic semolina sesame loaves.
All of our breads are scaled, formed, slashed and packaged by hand. Our list of varieties ranges from cheddar onion dill to classic semolina sesame loaves.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Christmas 2009
We've had a few crazy weeks here at the bakery and I haven't had time to post! Here are a few recent fun and tasty treats that we worked on this holiday season...
A holiday cupcake wreath....
A buche de noel yule log cake...
A flourless chocolate cake with some festive decor...
A pretty round gift box cake with a gold bow....
Red Gift Box Cake....
Our two and one half pound cookie tray with about 34-40 cookies....
A holiday cupcake wreath....
A buche de noel yule log cake...
A flourless chocolate cake with some festive decor...
A pretty round gift box cake with a gold bow....
Red Gift Box Cake....
Our two and one half pound cookie tray with about 34-40 cookies....
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Perfect Pair Wedding Cake @ McGovern's Tavern, Fall River, Massachusetts
We created this simply elegant perfect pear cake for the perfect pair for an evening wedding at McGovern's Tavern in Fall River, Massachusetts.
The pears were hand sculpted from sugar paste, being sure that each was just a little different, one being taller than the other just like the bride and groom.
We received this lovely note from the bride:
Hey Meredith!
I know it's been 3 months already, but I just wanted to say thank you for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding cake. It was perfect! From the way it looked to the way it tasted. We absolutely loved it. And all of our guests we impressed as well. I can't wait for another occassion to come up so we can get another cake from you! Thanks again, Meredith. You will see us again!
Take care
Amanda
The pears were hand sculpted from sugar paste, being sure that each was just a little different, one being taller than the other just like the bride and groom.
We received this lovely note from the bride:
Hey Meredith!
I know it's been 3 months already, but I just wanted to say thank you for doing such a wonderful job on our wedding cake. It was perfect! From the way it looked to the way it tasted. We absolutely loved it. And all of our guests we impressed as well. I can't wait for another occassion to come up so we can get another cake from you! Thanks again, Meredith. You will see us again!
Take care
Amanda
Monday, December 7, 2009
NEW! White CupCake Stand: Mini CupCake Stand Holds 18-27 Cupcakes
The Artisan Kitchen's custom designed white wooden cupcake stands have been a staple at the bakery for the past four years, but our customers always asked for a white MINI CupCake stand.
Our master craftsmean has done it again and crafted our new MINI white CupCake Stand. Holding anywhere from 18 to 27 cupcakes, it is the perfect size for children's parties or a small dinner party or even a sweet additon to a candy buffet! It can even be trimmed in grosgrain ribbon for a festive flair.
Unlike the originals this MINI CupCake Tier stores and travels flat and easily assembles in under 2 minutes. It is almost indestructible & can be carried by the top knob or by each tier without having to worry about breakage. Our marine grade material can even be washed in the dishwasher!
Our CupCake Stand Display Tiers are available for rent, please inquire by phone 508.763.4905 or email meredith@theartisankitchen.com
Here is the MINI stand in use these Baby Shower CupCakes feature little peapods and gerbera daisies:
We are proud to carry these stands exclusively, please be aware they are not available for purchase and rental must be accompanied by an order of cupcakes from The Artisan Kitchen.
Our master craftsmean has done it again and crafted our new MINI white CupCake Stand. Holding anywhere from 18 to 27 cupcakes, it is the perfect size for children's parties or a small dinner party or even a sweet additon to a candy buffet! It can even be trimmed in grosgrain ribbon for a festive flair.
Unlike the originals this MINI CupCake Tier stores and travels flat and easily assembles in under 2 minutes. It is almost indestructible & can be carried by the top knob or by each tier without having to worry about breakage. Our marine grade material can even be washed in the dishwasher!
Our CupCake Stand Display Tiers are available for rent, please inquire by phone 508.763.4905 or email meredith@theartisankitchen.com
Here is the MINI stand in use these Baby Shower CupCakes feature little peapods and gerbera daisies:
We are proud to carry these stands exclusively, please be aware they are not available for purchase and rental must be accompanied by an order of cupcakes from The Artisan Kitchen.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Holiday Dessert: Coconut Snowman Cake
This 7" single layer cake is the perfect little sweet treat for a small dinner party or hostess gift. Two layers of vanilla butter cake filled and iced with vanilla buttercream. Decorated with tiny sugarpaste snowmen, it's festive and delicious.
Our 7" Coconut Snowman Cake Serves 6-8 people and is priced at $20.00
Our 7" Coconut Snowman Cake Serves 6-8 people and is priced at $20.00
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Baby Shower Cake: Pregnant Lady with Gifts
Wedgewood blue, charteuse green, and dark chocolate brown were on the pallette for this baby shower cake. The invitation included a pregnant lady all dressed up in a frilly dress carrying a stack of gifts complete with purse and baby bottle--and Jody matched her perfectly (you'll see the invitation hung behind the cake)!
The top of the cake was decorated with 5 petal flowers, similar to magnolia blossoms but with chocolate brown centers.
A dark chocolate ribbon wrapped the multi colored striped top cake and was finished with a bow.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Holiday Happenings: Coastal Life Magazine
We just finished up a photo shoot with Design Editor for Coastal Life Magazine Sarah Hopfenspirger. We had a great time finding a festive corner of our bakery to showcase one of my family's favorite holiday desserts an Eggnog Creme Brulee Tart with Whiskey Cranberry Compote!
Our recipe for a Eggnog Creme Brulee Tart will be featured in the December edition, hitting the streets on December 10th. Stop by the bakery at 265 Walnut Plain Road in Rochester, Massachusetts or many other local business around the South Coast and South Shore of Massachusetts and Tiverton Four Cornes in Rhode Island.
Here are a few photos from our shoot!
To read the latest edition of Coastal Life Magazine click HERE
Our recipe for a Eggnog Creme Brulee Tart will be featured in the December edition, hitting the streets on December 10th. Stop by the bakery at 265 Walnut Plain Road in Rochester, Massachusetts or many other local business around the South Coast and South Shore of Massachusetts and Tiverton Four Cornes in Rhode Island.
Here are a few photos from our shoot!
To read the latest edition of Coastal Life Magazine click HERE
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Holiday CupCakes & Cakes
MMMM....For your children's class, the office, a thank you to a friend or just as a sweet ending to a family meal we've created this pretty Winter CupCake Tray. Jody has been busy making tiny sugarpaste toppers for these small cakes!
Available in a tray of 1 dozen or 1 1/2 dozen. Our holiday cupcakes are priced at $30.00 per dozen or $40 for 1 1/2 dozen! They come in an assortment of flavors: Red Velvet, our NEW Ultimate Vanilla Cake (a labor of love and 40 batches of cake until we finally got it right!), and Devilish Chocolate all iced in our satiny smooth Vanilla Buttercream.
Our holiday cake is available as well, a Single 7" Serves 6 people for $18.00 & Double 7" serves 10-13 people and is priced at $28.00. Either in Alternating Chocolate and Vanilla, Vanilla Butter, Red Velvet or Devilish Chocolate Cake all iced in Vanilla Buttercream.
Available in a tray of 1 dozen or 1 1/2 dozen. Our holiday cupcakes are priced at $30.00 per dozen or $40 for 1 1/2 dozen! They come in an assortment of flavors: Red Velvet, our NEW Ultimate Vanilla Cake (a labor of love and 40 batches of cake until we finally got it right!), and Devilish Chocolate all iced in our satiny smooth Vanilla Buttercream.
Our holiday cake is available as well, a Single 7" Serves 6 people for $18.00 & Double 7" serves 10-13 people and is priced at $28.00. Either in Alternating Chocolate and Vanilla, Vanilla Butter, Red Velvet or Devilish Chocolate Cake all iced in Vanilla Buttercream.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Christmas Menu 2009
Holiday Menu
Holiday Cupcakes: 4 Vanilla Butter, 4 Chocolate, 4 Red Velvet iced in vanilla buttercream, 2” diameter x 3” tall. With assorted festive handmade décor: snowflakes, gingerbread men, holly leaves, and mittens. $24.00
Pillar Candle Cake: Alternating layers of chocolate and vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream. 7” Serves 10-11. $35
Bûche de Noël: Yule Log Cake, vanilla genoise filled & iced with chocolate ganache buttercream. With fanciful holiday décor and “Joyeux Noel” gift tag. Serves 8-10. $35
2 ½# Holiday Cookie Tray: Our holiday favorites and traditional cookies scaled down to a smaller size, 2# cookies per tray. Tied with a ribbon. May include but not limited to: Coconut Macaroons, Raspberry Linzer, Pistachio Amaretti, Cranberry Biscotti, Shortbread, Cape Cod Mudd, Oatmeal Raisin Berry, Ginger Molasses. $27
Hand Decorated Mitten Cookie: An extra large, all-butter sugar cookie hand decorated in the spirit of the holidays. $3.75
9” Classic Deep Dish Pies $14.50 each
Honey Pumpkin Pie
Local Apple Pie
Wild Blueberry
9” Specialty Deep Dish Pies $17 each
Chocolate Mousse
Southern Pecan
Breads
Cinnamon Bobka sweet braided cinnamon bread with honey glaze $7
Chocolate Bobka sweet braided cinnamon bread with granny smith apples & honey glaze $8
Rustic Ciabatta Rolls small dinner size $4/dz
Herb de Provence Rolls small dinner size $4/dz
Holiday Cupcakes: 4 Vanilla Butter, 4 Chocolate, 4 Red Velvet iced in vanilla buttercream, 2” diameter x 3” tall. With assorted festive handmade décor: snowflakes, gingerbread men, holly leaves, and mittens. $24.00
Pillar Candle Cake: Alternating layers of chocolate and vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream. 7” Serves 10-11. $35
Bûche de Noël: Yule Log Cake, vanilla genoise filled & iced with chocolate ganache buttercream. With fanciful holiday décor and “Joyeux Noel” gift tag. Serves 8-10. $35
2 ½# Holiday Cookie Tray: Our holiday favorites and traditional cookies scaled down to a smaller size, 2# cookies per tray. Tied with a ribbon. May include but not limited to: Coconut Macaroons, Raspberry Linzer, Pistachio Amaretti, Cranberry Biscotti, Shortbread, Cape Cod Mudd, Oatmeal Raisin Berry, Ginger Molasses. $27
Hand Decorated Mitten Cookie: An extra large, all-butter sugar cookie hand decorated in the spirit of the holidays. $3.75
9” Classic Deep Dish Pies $14.50 each
Honey Pumpkin Pie
Local Apple Pie
Wild Blueberry
9” Specialty Deep Dish Pies $17 each
Chocolate Mousse
Southern Pecan
Breads
Cinnamon Bobka sweet braided cinnamon bread with honey glaze $7
Chocolate Bobka sweet braided cinnamon bread with granny smith apples & honey glaze $8
Rustic Ciabatta Rolls small dinner size $4/dz
Herb de Provence Rolls small dinner size $4/dz
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Open Tuesday November 24 and Wednesday November 25
It's Pie Time! We are open 11am - 5:30pm TODAY, Tuesday November 24 and Tomorrow, November 25 with PIES for Thanksgiving!
We have: Deep Dish Apple, Housemade Mincemeat, Honey Pumpkin, Wild Blueberry, & Chocolate Mousse.
For other goodies: Buttermilk Honey Bread, Harvest Grains Loaf, Cracked Flax Oat and Bulgur Loaf, & sold by the dozen: Ciabatta or Herb de Provence Rolls.
Cider Donuts will be Available Wednesday after 11am!!
We have: Deep Dish Apple, Housemade Mincemeat, Honey Pumpkin, Wild Blueberry, & Chocolate Mousse.
For other goodies: Buttermilk Honey Bread, Harvest Grains Loaf, Cracked Flax Oat and Bulgur Loaf, & sold by the dozen: Ciabatta or Herb de Provence Rolls.
Cider Donuts will be Available Wednesday after 11am!!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Pink & Ivory Old Fashioned @ Coonamessett Inn, Falmouth, Massachusetts
This three tiered ivory fondant wedding cake has an old fashioned charm that was just gorgeous. A two and a half inch ivory sugarpaste ribbons wraps each tier and has been hand piped with tiny dots of royal icing and then individually painted in gold leaf. A strand of gold beads finishes the look at the base of each tier. Ivory sugarpaste tea roses were used a a topped, they are dusted in pink pink and salmon just on the edges for a simple highlight. Small groups cascade down the side and onto the gold board which really creates a stunning and elegant cake.
We delivered this wedding cake to the gorgeous Coonamessett Inn in Falmouth Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The cake flavor included Red Velvet with Vanilla Buttercream.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Whimsical & Sculpted: First Flowery Birthday
This two tiered cake was created for a first birthday party in Taunton Massachusetts. We created large daisies on tall stems and fun flowers buds to create a neat 3-d design! The two tiers were decorated with polka dots and stripes in lime green, kelly green, hot pink, and dark chocolate brown.
A three dimensional "1" stands on top of the top tier for the birthday girl!
We delivered this cake to a private residence in Kingston, Massachusetts
A three dimensional "1" stands on top of the top tier for the birthday girl!
We delivered this cake to a private residence in Kingston, Massachusetts
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Gingerbread Workshop @ Plimouth Plantation December 17
Our Inbox has been abuzz with questions regarding the Gingerbread Workshop at Plimoth Plantation on Thursday December 17 at the Plymouth Winter Farmers Market so here is a bit more info!
The workshop is open to children over the age of 6, they must be accompanied by an adult. We make the houses right here at the bakery and they are pretty yummy all on their own! They measure 7" longx9"tallx6"wide.
The houses are preassembled and we provide you with candy and icing for decorating along with a work space and an apron for the kids, this way you leave the mess at the Plantation! The cost is $35 per child, if you bring a pair or mittens or gloves you will receive $5.00 off!
We'll have a few houses for sale this Sunday, November 22 at the Harvest Market click HERE for more info about it. Or if you'd like to decorate at home you can stop by the bakery Wednesday- Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm where they are available for pickup!!
If I haven't answered the right questions please feel free to CONTACT US and I'll post the answers to the new questions! Email meredith@theartisankitchen.com or call us at 508-763-4905
Thanks so much,
Meredith
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Whimsical & Sculpted: Willy Wonka Cake
Three tiered whimsical cake with lots of candy and bright primary colors.
Whimsical & Sculpted: Tea Pot Cake
We created this fun and whimsical tea pot cake for a little girls tea party! Bright colors or hot pink, royal blue, kelly green, and pearl white were the colors of the day.
Tiny flowers filled the tea pot on tiny stems with green leaves. Squiggly pearls jump out from the cake as well!
We included the inscription on the side of the cake and a string of pearls makes the perfect finish at the base of each tier.
We delivered this cake to Marion, Massachusetts.
Tiny flowers filled the tea pot on tiny stems with green leaves. Squiggly pearls jump out from the cake as well!
We included the inscription on the side of the cake and a string of pearls makes the perfect finish at the base of each tier.
We delivered this cake to Marion, Massachusetts.
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