Welcome to November in California. . . about 75-80 degrees worth.  We are still waiting for cooler weather and stunning leaf colors; however, I suppose we'll hang on in the 70's until just before Thanksgiving!  And, no, I am not whining!  LOL!

Some personal events have prevented more frequent blog posts.  I wanted, at the very least, to get rid of the summer post from July!  I had a very successful event in October at a local Apple Festival.  It was one of those 12 hour days that leave one tired, yet thankful.  I nearly sold out, which was quite the blessing.

As we enter the 2019 fall/winter holiday seasons, I want to take this time and say to ANYONE who even glances at these posts, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!  Life has it's moments and I am truly a blessed and grateful woman.  As long as I am able I will continue Patrice's Cakes in whatever capacity - from small, occasional orders to catering larger, "sweet" events.

Enjoy the next Season!  

Patrice

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!

We're just waiting for the March/April rains to finish cleaning out the air and then it's on to the SUNSHINE!  Let's not mention the coming of spring cleaning, which, alas, seems to beckon us as well.

This is a quick announcement to let all of my LOCAL CUSTOMERS know that I am now offering GLAZED LEMON LOAF breads for sale at $12.00 each.  It's quite the lemony treat to greet the Spring and lasts quite a few days wrapped well on your kitchen counter!  This lovely loaf will be added to the main menu in a future update.

In a few days, perhaps, I will post a photo of my latest cake for a customer's birthday. . . NEAPOLITAN THREE-LAYER CAKE.  It's quite the undertaking and worth the effort.  This also means that my three-layer STRAWBERRY CAKE is now available for $50.00 as a Spring specialty with truly great strawberry flavor.

Must dash.  Thank you all for your support and reading my blog posts.  
Pssst.....special discount for local customers who leave a comment on this post.

ONCE AGAIN, HAPPY SPRING!

​Patrice

And, gee, didn't I take my sweet time updating the blog.

Well, news abounds as we are now GRANDPARENTS of a beautiful baby girl - Charlotte Marie!  We took quite the trip to Texas this fall and welcomed our GORGEOUS granddaughter into the world.  Mommy & Daddy are doing great and finally getting more sleep. . .Oh, who are we kidding???  There is no more sleep!

In short, the business continues and I am happy to provide updated Menu and Catering prices in 2019.  I will spend the next several weeks working on updating EVERYTHING!  Please take a moment to send me a quick reply that you've read this blog post.  Your comments and constructive suggestions and ideas are most welcome!

CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR! 
MAY YOURS BE TRULY BLESSED!

PATRICE

SURPRISE, SURPRISE!
I finally posted my very latest baking adventures.  Browse through the collection of cookies, cakes, pastries, tarts and breads.  Hover over the photo and see what I've done.  Too bad it's so expensive and a huge risk to open one's own bakery these days.  BUT. . . it does matter NOT!  If you are a home baker, occasional baker for friends, family and contests (HELLO, LYNN!) then keep on baking, experimenting and educating yourself to learn more as well as try something beyond what you think you are capable!  Watch the Great British Baking Show on Netflix (for example) and get inspired by these home bakers!  Yes, you'll have to learn a few conversions and new words; (That's spot on!) however, it will help keep you excited about trying new baking techniques and inspire you to bake more!  Get into Instagram and start following baking blogs such as @erinmcdowell (#thefearlessbaker), @sarakeifer (#thevanillabeanbakingbook)@food52, @thebakefeed and more!
NOW, GO BAKE SOMETHING!!

Have a very happy and joyful day!
PATRICE