There's a certain irony that is a part of every cake artisan's work. If you stop to think about it, years are spent at mastering a craft by designing true works of art. In many cases, entire events and themes are planned around a stunning centerpiece of sugar, butter, flour and all of the other tasty and wonderful things found in a kitchen.Hours of planning, sculpting, and painstaking detailwork take over your day - and in the end, you proudly present the bride and groom,

 Really incredible cakes don't need to be just for major life events, you know. While weddings and anniversaries that end in "0" are celebrated with cakes that (we think, anyway) can be true works of art - like these: . . . there are certainly plenty of other events and holidays to enjoy during the year (any reason for a party, we say!) -- with a cake that can be fun, creative, or even coordinated to go with a special theme you've chosen. Let's just take a

 Being the Wedding Capital of the World, you would expect to see a lot of marriage certificates being signed off in Las Vegas even on a normal day. (Average is around 300 per day) But by far, the most popular day for weddings in our fair city is Valentine's Day (think: 1,500 brides in one town!). This most romantic of days for so many happy couples should be celebrated in style (something we like to think that we're a part of!) -- and wedding cakes

An interesting tradition, the custom of having a separate cake for the Groom at a wedding (or sometimes as a rehearsal dinner dessert) dates back to Victorian times and generally was first observed in the U.S. in the Southern states. As with many customs that migrate across the “pond,” however, the Groom’s cake in this country has morphed from a chocolate cake that the groom would serve to the bridesmaids before heading to the church – into the more modern custom of choosing a theme

Did you know that December is the most popular month of the year for couples to become engaged? (It really is! Nearly 20% of engagements happen in December.) If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who popped the question (or gave an enthusiastic "Yes!" as the answer) during the holidays - then it is time to start planning a wedding!As a couple-to-be, you're probably just beginning to get a feeling for all of the details involved in planning for such a special

 Sometimes, you just want your cake to look like a car. (No really! We don't make these things up - our customers do!)It doesn't matter if you're 6 or 60 years old……..there's something about re-creating your favorite automobile in cake and icing that makes a celebration super-special.Take, for example, these two playful creations:Here, a tasty representation of "Lightning McQueen" - an all-time favorite selection from the "Cars" and "Cars 2" animated films. He's a sporty little guy (sometimes called "Stickers" by his girlfriend Sally), with

How many times have you seen a fabulous cake design and thought to yourself, “I wish I could do that!”? Well, if you have ever wanted to delve into the incredible world of cake design and creation, then you should be signing up for Cake Decorating Classes at Pastry Palace in Las Vegas. (Adipex) Whether you live here in Southern Nevada, will be visiting Las Vegas for business or fun, or simply want to make a special trip to improve your skills and learn from

The holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean that life has to lose its flair and flavor!With the new year generally comes many new meetings. Reviewing the company's results from the previous year and planning ahead for new events and activities for 2013. Yes - we know it's hard to escape the (sometimes dreaded) "staff meeting" - but there is a way you can help make it more 'palatable.' Bring in a collection of assorted pastries from Pastry Palace!You could begin with the luscious

When this time of year rolls around - families gather, celebrations are going on - and sometimes, the present she's waited for him to give her magically shows up in a tiny box under the tree. Engagements that take place during the holidays season are more common than you might think. It's often the first time that many men meet their girlfriend's parents, families are gathered, the mood is festive, and after all - there's great opportunities for affording the ring she really wants (with

It's the time of year when far-flung relatives makes exciting plans to gather together to enjoy the meaning and closeness that comes with the holidays.  And in our experience, it's not at all uncommon for brides-to-be to take advantage of that opportunity (and thoughtfully save on their loved ones' travel expenses) to plan ahead for a Winter Wedding.Through the years, Pastry Palace has been honored to help these betrothed (and wise) couples make their holiday season wedding a fitting and festive event.  One of our