Scrumptiously Sweet
February 2, 2009 by City Life Staff
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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
Dessert Decadence
February 2, 2009 by Simona Panetta
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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