After all these years in dessert catering, I still feel that wedding cakes are my most exciting and fulfilling work. I’m happy to focus on the creativity and confidence I have with only offering my personal-joy in cakes that are single-tier, and beautifully-unstacked. To me, a wedding cake is like a separate little treasure and memory, so making them taste amazing with custom-flavors on the inside, is just as important as making them unique or simply beautiful on the outside.
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worth the wait: a peek at our first on-site catered event of 2021
In June, we catered a dessert table that made-up for some lost time.
I know a wonderful Italian mother – my friend and client since the beginning of Mili’s Sweets – that truly lives her culture and love of sharing an abundance. She naturally makes others feel comfortable about enjoying every moment of her generosity. It shines through in the work she asked of me for her family’s bridal shower.
food, flowers, and best friends – for Nonna’s 78th birthday
We celebrated Nonna’s 78th birthday with good food, pretty flowers, and best friends. This was the first time we hosted a gathering at home since the 2019 holiday-season, so we wanted to make it count to honor and cherish my incredible mom. Maria Rosaria is literally the kindest and most selfless person I’ve ever known, and we are fortunate to get to celebrate her.
Burgundy Pepper Tri Tip
My recipe for Burgundy Pepper Tri Tip is based on personal research and testing to crack-the-code on the secret marinade recipe for Seaside Market’s legendary Tri-Tip: what San Diego locals refer to as “Cardiff Crack.” This is so good, and so easy! Here I share all the details for the awesome marinade, roast-prep, and baking instructions.
blueberry pie filling
Blueberry pie filling, because we love blueberries! With a few simple ingredients, we bring out the natural flavor and intense color of this beautiful berry. Pie filling is my first-step to making all the blueberry treats: pies, tarts, muffins, cake, ice cream, scones, pancakes, cheesecake… I’ll stop there. Let’s make this happen!