Scrumptiously Sweet

Owners/master bakers: Vito and Silvio Russo

When something smells and tastes this good, you can’t help but eat more than one. That is the feeling you get when you step into Maple Bakery and feast your eyes on freshly made treats.

A family-run business for over 25 years, co-owners and brothers Silvio and Vito Russo offer nothing but the best when servicing their customers. With a large variety of sweet pastries, fresh breads, custom-made cakes and real Italian gelato, Maple Bakery is a one-stop shop for whatever mood you’re in. “We make a lot of our products from scratch. We like to ensure that everything is quality made so we take no shortcuts,” explains Silvio.

All their products are made in-house and are custom-created to your liking. Walk in and try their mouth-watering tiramisu, a Maple Bakery specialty. For the month of March, enjoy scrumptiously baked zeppole to celebrate the feast of Saint Joseph. Read more

Sweet-Tooth Satisfaction

Owner/pastry chef Anthony Macri

After a taxing day at work, where can you enjoy great camaraderie with an indulging assortment of superior sweets and a steamy espresso? Enter Sweet Boutique, an upscale bakery that combines heavenly delights with European charm. Set in a radiantly modern atmosphere, the bakery takes you on a sweet escape with its
centuries-old recipes and owner Anthony Macri’s impressive experience.

Studying in Italy with some of the world’s best Italian pastry chefs, Macri applies the traditions of Italian baking and presentation he was taught with vigour. His remarkable creations are set in gold trays and wrapped in fine paper – just as they do in Italian pasticcerie. “It is an indulgence from the get-go, beginning with our packaging, right down to the presentation of the product within it,” says Macri. Read more

A Traditional Touch

Sicilia Bakery owners Maria Fata and Lina Segreti.

Harkening back to days where traditions reigned, a respected bakery tucked away in a remote location has hungry clients searching for the one place in Woodbridge where customary Sicilian fare tastes just like the real thing. “I had one customer driving around for an hour, going in and out of driveways until she found us,” says Maria Fata of Sicilia Bakery. And when any client walks through its doors, it’s well worth the trip.

The waft of delicious treats greets you as you enter, stimulating your taste buds and transporting you to the beauty and culture of Sicily’s best. And while hot meals, breads, sweet table-style cakes and tortes, creamy inis, cannoli, and vitamin E-rich torrone surround you, there’s no doubt you’ll want to take a piece of Sicily home with you. “My clients enjoy our sweets, especially our torrone, Read more

Fashion calls for Splurging without Breaking the Bank!

For all true fashionistas, great style is something that can’t be compromised. But in today’s shaking economy, price can play a major factor when deciding what items we should spend our hard-earned cash on. There is no need to cut back, just choose wisely while you’re perusing trendy boutiques. You can still look like a million dollars and avoid committing a fashion faux pas by sticking to a budget. Just follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to looking fabulous for a fraction of the cost. Read more

The Men Behind the Uniform

A career in policing is anything but easy, especially when you’re in charge of the entire force. This special series examines the men responsible for overseeing provincial and municipal police services, with an exclusive look into their off-duty personas.
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Pure FX Fitness Studios

In support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Pure FX studio hosted an event for friends, family and colleagues on February 21st, 2009. Festivities included spin-a-thons, aerobic classes and various boot camp sessions. Classes started at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  www.purefxfitness.com

Dessert Decadence

Val Cappelli serves up the finest in Italian delights.

Just as an artist gazes at his muse to inspire his masterworks, Val Cappelli looks to his dedicated clientele base to continue doing what he does best: artistic cakes, creative desserts and sumptuous delicacies made fresh every day at The Big Cannoli.

“My customers know that when they request a pick-up time, what they ask for is always made that day – and on time,” explains Cappelli. With his mom, Gina, and son, Michael, working with him, Cappelli ensures that with every bite, The Big Cannoli will delight. That’s because the family uses time-honoured recipes passed on from dear and knowledgeable friends of the family. Read more

Cuffwear and Out of The Cold Foundation

Together, Dee Dee Hannah and Cuffwear are working to assist Toronto’s homeless. A prominent designer, Hannah designed limited-edition cufflinks for Cuffwear. Fifty per cent of the selling price of these designer cufflinks will go to the Out of the Cold Foundation from now until April 30th, 2009. Cufflinks are sold exclusively at: www.cuffwear.com

Photo: Limted edition cufflinks, specially designed by prominent designer and architect Dee Dee Hannah

The Art of Bread

From top left: Toby, Imma, Mary, Angela and Joe make up the Country Bake Shoppe team.

“Bread to me is a delicacy,” says Joe Vella. He and his brother-in-law Toby Gareri rise before the sun seven days a week to prepare over 20 different types of sumptuous breads. From corn bread and focaccia, to satisfying potato loaves, The Country Bake Shoppe is emerging as the go-to bakery in the burgeoning community of Nobleton. Savoury fruit-filled strudels, cream-filled pastries, customized cakes and a 16-station hot table makes this establishment a gastronomic haven. “We love baking and making our clients happy,” says Vella with a smile.

THE COUNTRY BAKE SHOPPE
Tel. 905.859.0857, www.countrybakeshoppe.com
13305 Hwy. 27, Nobleton Plaza, Nobleton, ON

Art Gallery of Ontario Retail Launch Event

Carrying the most unique merchandise and jewellery designed by Canadian and international artists, the new AGO – designed by world-renowned, Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry – welcomed all Read more

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