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Meet July, Owner and Cake Artist of Manila Cakery

Posted on August 17, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: custom cakes San Fernando Valley, July Grossinger, Manila Cakery, San Fernando Valley bakery | 4 Comments

July - Manila Cakery

Like most people, I love pretty cakes. The intricate baking and artwork that goes into making a cake amazes me. Whenever I watch those baking shows on the Food Network, I’m always reminded that baking is a science, more so than cooking, because the wrong amount of an ingredient or if the temperature is not exact for the oven, then your cake could be a disaster. So when I saw the Manila Cakery photos on Instagram, I was so intrigued. Not only are … [Read more...]

Meet Wendy, Owner and Head Baker of Ever After Bakery

Posted on May 3, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Ever After Bakery, Lake Balboa bakery, San Fernando Valley bakery, Wendy Ramirez | 2 Comments

Wendy Ramirez_Ever After Bakery-1

I remember watching the news one morning and an interview featuring Ever After Bakery caught my interest. I started following them on Instagram from that moment on. With each photo of baked goods – from cakes to cookies and cake pops, I’ve wondered, “Who is the baker responsible for all of this magical goodness?” I recently reached out to Wendy to find out how she got her start in the baking industry, what she likes best about having a … [Read more...]

Meet Tanya Gradet of The Square Treat Company

Posted on August 27, 2014 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: San Fernando Valley bakery, Square Treat Company, Tanya Gradet | 4 Comments

Earlier this year, I attended the 6th Annual Unique LA Spring Show in downtown Los Angeles. It was during that awesome food & shopping fest that I met Tanya Gradet. She owns The Square Treat Company which is based in the Valley. These delicious sweet treats are awesome AND she also makes a gluten-free &/or dairy-free version (upon request). I sampled a gluten-free version while at Unique LA & I have to say that it tasted just as good … [Read more...]

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