Wedding Cake Trends for Spring/Summer 2014 - Montreal - Metallic - Classic Ivory - Peach

Tis the season of weddings. In Montreal there is no better season than Spring/Summer to get married. We're never guaranteed sunny days but at least the weather is not below zero!! Let's face it, weddings photos with backdrops like Old Montreal and the luscious gardens at our many parks are priceless. Apart from the venues, the menu, the dress, the CAKE; the overall color theme of the wedding is a very integral part of the day. This season, we're seeing more and more metallic accents, a lot of kick back to the classic ivory cakes embellished with florals or lace appliques and more colourful, quirky cakes. Obviously the trends vary according to the different tastes. All in all, we love creating all kinds of cakes for all our special customers! Here are some creative boards to inspire you for your wedding day!

The metallic grey accents with ivory petals is refined but edgy!

We love glitter - by adding just one tier it makes your classic cake one notch more stylish.

       Dusty rose metallic accents adds just that little 'je ne sais quoi' to your cake.  A lavish feathered bridal dress to the mix and ooh la la!

You can't go wrong with the classic multi tier ivory cake with cascading flowers - it's classic and very 'de rigeur' again. Very romantic.

A multi-tiered masterpiece like this with intricate floral pattern deserves an over the top bridal dress and party. Definitely for the bride seeking pure elegance.

 One of our favourite wedding cakes, the detailed lace pattern was time consuming but the end result was magnificent. Elegance and feminism are the adjectives for this wedding theme.

 This board depicts a Chanel fashion show so it's pretty clear that a cake like this is made for the Fashionista girl who loves over the top embellishments. It's Baroque meets the runway!

Ooh J'adore! The sweet pink flowers that adorn this delicately laced cake is pretty and sexy. Above is the sweet table from one of our clients - they did a wonderful display. And with the low lighting, it was sensual and would make us want to get married over and over again!

 Yes, it seems like peach and apricot is taking over pink as an accent this summer. We're seeing more and more tinted dresses to complement the themes - it makes for a more trendsetter wedding.

Speaking of trendy, this crochet floral cake is ideal for that bohemian couple who prefers handmade bonbonnieres in their outdoor wedding. 

It's "Zeppole Time" - Pass by for some fresh zeppole at San Marco !!

Guilty! We haven't posted since January. We've been busy making cakes!!! Valentines Day came and went and now we are happily slaving our way into zeppole season. For those who don't know what zeppole are, well here is a brief lesson. Also known as Bignè di San Giuseppe , they are made from deep fried dough and filled with custard or ricotta. Zeppole are traditionally eaten during Saint Joseph's Day (Festa di San Giuseppe) on March 19 in Rome, Naples, Sicily and Sardegna where they are sold on many streets and mostly presented as gifts to family or friends! The custom was popularized in the early 19th century by a Neapolitan baker. Here are some of San Marco's delectable zeppole that we have been serving since late February. Yes, we started earlier because of the high demand we have every year!! Buon Appetito!!

If you need a dozen or more, it's better if you call us in advance. Just makes it easier for us!!! 

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2014 - San Marco Cakes - Montreal - Cakes & Cookies

Cheers to a 2014 filled with love, happiness and of course, lots of sweets!!! Thank you all for giving us this wonderful opportunity to create magnificent works of dess"art"!! Un bacione da San Marco xo

Holiday Gift Ideas - San Marco Pastry - Italian Baked Delights - Cookies, Panettone & Torrone

Getting ready for the holiday rush! We started preparing our pastry shop filling it up with goodies and homemade delights. Our "elves" are slowly preparing our magnificent baskets for gift giving. Our bakers are tirelessly preparing the handmade panettone's, torrone, cookies and cakes. We look forward to seeing you all!!!

Torrone - classic with nougat and almonds

Torrone al Limone (Lemon) & Torrone al Gianduia (Hazelnut)

Torrone al Pistachio & Torrone al Arancia

Extra large panettone from Loison, a reputable brand direct from Italia.

A little box of filled with colourful butter cookies is always a nice surprise, yes?

Almond Croccante are an Italian staple for the Holidays.

Filling up our shelves with goodies from Loison, Caffarel, Poli, Steiner and more. Of course, all our homemade delights will be added on a daily basis. 

Loison Pan D'Oro in Chocolate or Classico is always a treat for the Holidays. How about a lovely ceramic tray topped with chocolate and almond cookies? Or for the simple, quick gift - these mini panettone's filled with amarena and chocolate for 4$!!!

More fun ideas for Holiday gift giving!

San Marco at Ogilvy en Fete 2013 - Croque-en-bouche, cookies & cannoli's - Ste. Justine Hospital

This year, we were proud sponsors of the Ogilvy en Fete benefitting the Ste. Justine Hospital. We served colorful mignons, butter cookies, almond cookies and a croque-en-bouche all made with love!!! We would like to thank Gloria Meti and Ogilvy's for giving San Marco the opportunity to share and serve our delectable goodies to the patrons and clients of Ogilvy's. Happy Holidays!

                                                               
                                                                  Ogilvy en Fete 2013

We were graciously set up in front of the lovely Lacoste boutique! 

 Our delicious mignions including cupcakes, eclairs, lemon meringues and our signature cannoli's.

Sandra Buonamici (owner extraordinaire) with her staff Franca and Miriam at the very empty table!! Good job, ladies!!!

Birthday Cake Inspirations from San Marco Cakes in Montreal - Goth, Fashionista & Super Sweet!!!

We all go through this process of coming up with the most original party theme for our children, spouses, relatives and friends. Here at San Marco, we thrive on creating one-of-a-kind cakes for our special customers. Granted, a lot of you come with photos (sometimes scrapbooks!) of inspirations to help us guide us to the final masterpiece. And we are grateful to all those who make our life that much easier. But kid you not, we also enjoy creating our own works of art!! Here are some unique and edgy cakes we've had the privilege to design and make! Enjoy!!

Favourite Italian Bakery in Montreal - Lesley Chesterman for the Gazette - Patisserie San Marco

A shout out to our whole team at San Marco on helping us become one of Lesley Chesterman's, acclaimed Montreal food critic for the Gazette, favourite Italian Bakeries. Featured are three generations of Buonamici women who have and will proudly and masterfully lead the way in custom made cakes, pastries and cookies in Montreal! Pass by for a delicious cappuccino, almond cookie or cronut - we'd love to see you. Alors, on se voit bientôt ?! xo