Edible Arrangements
August 12, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Food, lifestyle
When you hear a knock on your door, a rainbow of fruit is the last thing you’re expecting. A dozen roses may be nice. But what about something you can enjoy with friends and family, that is as delicious as it is eye-catching? Having an Edible Arrangements delivered to your doorstep is bound to put a smile on your face.
Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary or engagement, a bouquet of colourful fruit is the perfect gift. “It’s always being sent to someone with the intention that they can share with the people around them,” says Tiziana Cannella, storeowner of the Vaughan location. “People are always excited to receive it.” In addition to the obvious health factor that makes a gift like this so appealing, Cannella stresses that unlike most deliveries, Edible Arrangements is something that can be enjoyed with your loved ones. Read more
St. Phillips Bakery in Maple
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Food
Every celebration has an ending, but not before cake is served. For centuries, baked desserts have served a traditional role in the celebratory landscape – from birthdays and bar mitzvahs to weddings and anniversaries. Yet, cakes have evolved from their conventional role of edible accessories to the main event themselves, reflecting innovation and uniqueness in baking craftsmanship.
Surmounting the pressure that comes with creating good-looking cake is Robert Bozzo, owner and executive chef of St. Phillips Bakery in Maple, Ont. The scent and sight of freshly baked cakes topped with Callebaut chocolate; creamy pastries oozing with chilled cream, festive treats and hot crispy breads has generated crowds of customers yearning for a bite of St. Phillips, a multi-faceted bakery renowned for all things sweet since 1989. Read more