Sweet Shop: The Cupcake Bistro

This is one of those finds in which I'm glad that I clicked on that pesky Facebook ad!
The Cupcake Bistro is a Miami-based shop that creates gourmet cupcakes for all occasions-lucky for me, it's right in my own neighborhood (score)! They will decorate the cupcakes in any fashion, from old-school butter cream roses to chic fondant and stamped monograms. They'll even custom color the frosting so long as you provide a swatch.
In addition to traditional flavors with enticing names (how could you say no to Chocoluxe?), they over more exotic journeys into taste like the guava-filled Havana Desire and a chai tea dream dubbed India Fusion.
If the flavors and decorating options aren't convincing perhaps this will get you: this company is a supporter of the March of Dimes. Hmm, conscious and delicious!
There's only one downer-as of now, they only cater to the state of Florida. But, if you do enough begging along with other potential customers, who knows?
Check out this adorable website.

Dessert Trend: Designer Dessert Tables

Having a buffet display of desserts is no new feature. However, event companies such as the ones headed by Amy Atlas have taken this concept a step further by creating dessert displays with design savvy. After meeting with you to determine a theme, these dessert design companies create confections in coordinating hues that go perfectly with the vibe you like to set and tie in the decor as well. Oftentimes, these displays look too pretty to eat-until, of course, that macaroon craving finally wins out. Perhaps these companies will come in handy for your next big event. Or, you could always do it yourself.

Dessert Du Jour: Angel Food Cake

This cake creation followed the creation of the hand-crank egg beater in the 19th century-a necessary component to making this dessert, as it requires quite a few whipped egg whites. It's light, cloud-like texture, delicate vanilla flavor, and distinct white color earned it the title "food of angels". The lack of fat in it further highlights this desserts innocence as a guilt-free, diet-friendly confection. Whether it's frosted, topped with fresh berries, or served plain, this dessert is just enough sweetness to cap off a light lunch or supper. So, grab your tube pan and check out Recipes4Cakes for the instructions to create one for yourself.

Homemade History: The Electric Mixer

In some instances, hand-mixing is absolutely necessary to achieve a quality baked good. But, when a recipe leaves room for convenience, the electric mixer is a godsend. Thanks to the observation of Herbert Johnson, this fantastic piece of baking technology has been available to industries since 1908 and has been a household item since Kitchenaid's incarnation created in 1919 and an even more streamlined version in 1936. With innovation like this, who knows what other gadget will come to be to make baking easier? The wooden spoon and whisk has it's place, but the standing electric mixer is king.

Take a look at Kitchenaid's latest and greatest-now in technicolor.

Source: The Great Idea Finder

Dessert du Jour: Black and White Cookies

Ah, New York City, home to some of the greatest culinary masterpieces of the world: dirty water hot dogs, pizza slices as big as one's head, and the fabulous black and white cookie. After 96 years and a guest appearance on Seinfeld, this monochromatic delectable has become widely appreciated as one of the best forms a cookie has ever taken. From the 6-inch diameter versions in your local bakery to the mini incarnations at Starbucks, the black and white cookie is a sensational sweet staple n the dessert world. Check out this New York Times' article and recipe to create your own.

Dessert Du Jour: Petit Fours

I find that petit fours are easily the cutest example of dessert I've seen-and, they definitely look as good as they taste! Who knew that a freinch baker's leftovers would turn into such a chic baking trend? To satify this craving, check out All Recipes' section dedicated to this lovely confection.

On that note, here's a photograph of a baker's yummy petit four display: