Corby Cakes and Cookies
100 East St, Cranston RI
Tasting Experience
We were asked to choose four flavors ahead of time to taste at our appointment. We met Shemry at the tasting and she was so sweet. She had all our info including cake photos that I sent her printed out. She had cake pans stacked on top of each other to give us an idea of the size of our cake. She made samples of the little flowers that were similar to the ones on the design I sent her. Out of all the five bakers we went to, our meeting with Shemry was the most enjoyable and informative. Before we left, Shemry packaged our leftovers for us to take home.
Cake
We tasted Red Velvet with cream cheese filling, Marble Cake with mocha filling, Triple Chocolate, and Strawberry Grand Marnier. The Red Velvet wasn’t moist enough for me, but definitely more moist than the Red Velvet from Sin Desserts. We tasted a small hint of liquorish flavor in the Triple Chocolate. I loved the flavor of the Strawberry Grand Marnier the best, but it wasn’t as moist as I wanted it to be as well. It also didn’t have enough strawberries in my opinion. I like the buttercream, light and not too sweet. Click here for a list of flavors.
Customer Service
Shemry was the quickest to reply to my first inquiry among all the other bakers I contacted. She also emailed us the day after our tasting to see how we are and that she enjoyed meeting us.
Additional Info
Corby Cakes shares a space with the Pizza Place on 100 East St so just go in the Pizza Place. The Pizza Place is beside the Karate shop.
Price Quote
Strawberry Grand Marnier, round, 3 tiers serving 90 people, buttercream frosting:
$4/slice
$30 flowers
$33 delivery to Belle Mer
Total = $423
Other Bakers
Cake Tasting #1: Sin Desserts, Providence RI
Cake Tasting #3: Diane’s Delectables, Warwick RI
Cake Tasting #4: Konditor Meister, Braintree MA
Cake Tasting #5: Montilio’s Bakery, Quincy MA
Cake Tasting #1: Sin Desserts, Providence RI
Sin Desserts
200 Allens Ave, Providence RI
Tasting Experience
We were asked to choose four flavors ahead of time to taste at our appointment. We met Jen at the tasting. She was a little on the serious side. She kept talking to John even though Iwas the one who had opinions on our cake. When the tasting was done, she wrapped our leftovers for us to take home. On our way out, Jen shook John’s hand and said “Nice meeting you.” Then I leaned towards her to shook her hand and said “Nice meeting you,” but she didn’t say anything back.
Cake
We tasted Devil’s Food with raspberry filling, Malted Chocolate, Red Velvet with cream cheese filling, and Princess Cake. The Red Velvet and Princess Cake were a little dry. The Malted Chocolate was too rich for me. I loved the Devil’s Food the most. The buttercream frosting was light and delicious. To get a quote, we decided on Devil’s Food with strawberry (fresh strawberries mixed with jam) filling. Click here for a list of their flavors plus descriptions.
Customer Service
I haven’t really dealt much with their customer service. But it took them 3 days to reply to my initial inquiry.
Additional Info
It’s hard to find Sin Desserts coz there’s no big sign on the store. It is located in a building at the corner of Allens Ave and Public St. Park in the parking lot with the wrought iron fence at the corner of the intersection. The entrance to Sin Desserts is on the first floor by the mailboxes of the building across the parking lot.
Price Quote
Jen was supposed to email us the price quote a few days after our tasting. But we already found our baker the day after so I wasn’t able to get the quote. It was my fault, I should have waited for the price quote first. But their prices started at $4/slice.
Other Bakers
Cake Tasting #2: Corby Cakes and Cookies, Cranston RI
Cake Tasting #3: Diane’s Delectables, Warwick RI
Cake Tasting #4: Konditor Meister, Braintree MA
Cake Tasting #5: Montilio’s Bakery, Quincy MA
Cake Inspiration
We’re having a nautical-themed wedding so I automatically thought of using a nautical cake design…
But for that past month, that has changed. I was on a mission to look for something simple, a little less nautical, but still has a touch of the “ocean.” And here’s what I found from Brides.com.
I think it’s perfect. The wavy piping running around the cake resembles ocean waves. The colors in the inspiration photo even match our colors. I’ll either ask the baker to just copy the cake using blue rose buds or have blue corals in place of the roses.
Ready for some cake tasting!
Photo from Getty Images
I’m heading to Boston later today to meet John. Then we’ll be driving down to Rhode Island to meet with three bakers for some cake tasting tomorrow. Then come Saturday, we’re meeting two more bakers in Massachusetts for more cake tasting. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.
Here are the bakers that we’re meeting with:
Corby Cakes and Diane’s Delectables were very quick in responding to my emails. Konditor Meister never responded, so I had to call them to schedule the appointment. I’ll be posting a more detailed review on each baker and hopefully some photos when I get home.
Rent a wedding cake
Photo from Brides.com
Wedding cake costs can skyrocket to an unbelievable number. I was asking myself why there are so expensive when the cake that I buy from my local bakery is a lot cheaper. Then I learned it’s not so much as paying for the cake as paying for the design. Top that with the word “wedding,” and up goes the price – way up.
Many brides on a budget opt for fake wedding cakes. The bottom tier is usually real, and the other tiers are made of styrofoam but decorated the same way as the bottom one. It’s pretty hard to tell if the cake is fake unless you try to slice it of course. The guests are served with sheet cakes that were sliced and prepared in the kitchen.
Now, budget brides have another option… rent a wedding cake. Wedding cake rental companies usually offer pre-designed and custom wedding cakes. Rental fees for pre-designed wedding cakes are around $150, while custom ones are around $200.
I am not sure if this is cheaper than having your own baker create your faux wedding cake. I suggest consulting with bakers first regarding this option, before going the rental route.
Fun bottled drinks at your wedding
No bartenders on duty, drink at your own risk.
Add a different twist to your wedding by serving cool individually-bottled beverages. Serve them cold in a bucket of ice. They’re perfect for outdoor, beach or casual weddings.
Below are popular bottled beverages at wedding receptions:
www.boylanbottling.com
www.evian.com
www.izze.com
www.lorina.com
www.myjones.com – custom label option
www.stirrings.com
www.simplekitchenco.com
www.winecountrysoda.com
www.sanpellegrino.com
www.drysoda.com
Click here for a guide on serving your own drinks and here for a drink calculator.
Last updated: 8/17/09
Sweeten your party with a candy buffet
Indulge your guests’ sweet tooth with a candy buffet. Not only are they delightful edible treats, they can also serve as favors as much as party decoration. When we think candies, we think kids or casual or fun. But nowadays, more formal gatherings such as weddings feature candy buffets as well. Thanks to Martha Stewart Magazine. Candy buffets can look anything from colorful and fun to elegant and chic.
Step 1: Get inspired
Below are photos of candy buffets for inspiration. Your wedding venue/location, season, time, wedding motif can play a part in deciding how your candy buffet will look (i.e. candy colors, hard candy in the summer).
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Lollipops and candy sticks arranged in intricate pottery make unique and beautiful centerpieces as well as edible decors @ Rebecca Thuss; The different jar sizes makes this simplistic candy buffet eye-catching @ Rebecca Thuss; Recreating a candy shop is enticing to kids and adult guests alike @ Rebecca Thuss
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Complement your cake with a candy buffet @ Rebecca Thuss; Even an all-white candy buffet looks delicious to a kid @ Rebecca Thuss; Tying ribbons around jars and scoops add spice to a candy buffet @ Rebecca Thuss
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Be creative with your containers like using shells at a beach-side wedding @ Brides.com; Coordinate candy colors to match your wedding motif @ Brides.com; When containers are of the same height, use a stand to add height to some @ Brides.com
Row 2 (from left):
Arranging candy jars in shelves creates a unique shop-like candy buffet @ Brides.com; What a wonderful idea to use s’mores instead of regular candies for the buffet @ Brides.com; Definitely do varieties (i.e. candies, pretzels, pastries, chips) @ Rebecca Thuss
Row 1 (from left):
While the awning makes a good shade, it also is a great added decor to the buffet table @ TheKnot.com; These edible place card holders double as favors @ TheKnot.com; Apothecary jars are decorative in of itself and make fancy candy containers @ Michaels.com
Row 2 (from left):
Candy apple buffet includes fresh apples, caramel and several toppings for guests to choose from @ With This Ring…; Add a sign inviting guests to help themselves at the candy buffet @ Martha Stewart Weddings; Coordinate your containers with other elements such as the candy buffet table and the feel of the room @ Presentpast Flickr album
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Labeling the candies/treats lets guests know what they’re getting; Alternating colors make a beautiful display @ Ashley’s Bride Guide; Add a personal touch by imprinting your names/logo on your candy packaging @ Inspired Goodness
Click here for my complete inventory of candy buffet inspirations.
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Corby Cakes and Cookies
