Cakes & Favors
I pride myself in making edible creations that are truly unique. I work with you to create
a cake that is tailored to the event along with the individuality of the guest(s) of honor. I
enjoy 3-D pieces as it adds more excitement to a cake. I work with candy and sugar
sculpting for extra effects.

If you want a creation that stands apart from the rest, I can help you create that.
Because you can find flowers and plastic decorations with so many other bakers, let me
provide you with a product that is rarely found.

Sugar 'N Shindigs is also available to provide fresh, homemade favors such as chocolates
and truffles for your special event.

As you will find, I do not have a "list" of available flavors. As opposed to making a client
settle with a choice based on what I would list, I prefer to leave you the option of asking
for whatever your heart desires! This way allows me to know that you are getting what
you truly want, not only what I want to make. Another difference of Sugar 'N Shindigs!

There are 4 primary types of icing that you may consider when choosing your flavors:
Buttercream: Very common and most popular based on flavor. This icing is typically less
costly than the others.
Fondant: Most commonly seen on wedding cakes, it's primary appeal is the end result of
it's ultra smooth surface. Not very popular on the taste scale.
Candy Clay: A little known option available. My experience working with this makes it a
good alternative to fondant when the ultra smooth surface is desired, but is tastes so
much better! Also, a good material to use for decorating, as you will find with my
pictures.
Whipped ganache: Another little known option for icing. It is not entirely uncommon to
be offered as a filling. But as chocolate is, varying levels of whipping can provide
different consistencies thus allowing it to be used as icing.  
Planning Services
Any working person in the DC area can have the ideal theme for their party, but not
enough time in a day to get what's needed for it! If suggestions are needed, I can give
them based on YOUR request. But I take it a step further to acquire what's needed to
make your party a success. Countless hours spent on research and need for my own
parties have given me resources many don't realize exist.

Wedding & event planning is also available. You have found the venue, but at a loss to
make it your own. Constraints with the area you have reserved? Want DIY decor, but
only 24 hours in a day? Let Sugar 'N Shindigs help.

As little or as much help as you need is available. Day of coordination to full scale
planning assistance, you decide the level of assistance you need.
Wedding and Event Tastings
Upon request, you can receive for a cost of $5 a 6 inch torted cake for tastings. You can
request the flavor of cake and filling. All cakes are generally iced in buttercream unless
otherwise requested. The entire cake is yours to keep and take with you to share with
those who will play a part in the decision making.

Discounts are available when you order more than one product or service!  When your
estimate is provided, the discount will be applied.
These are examples of what you receive for
your tasting.
A chocolate clay covered cake. Looks just
like fondant!
*Special, everyday offer for all wedding cake clients*
When planning your cake and number of tiers, you will be presented with the
option to use the top tier for servings or save for the traditional first
anniversary.
If you serve, the number of servings will be counted towards your total need
and be paid for accordingly. If you choose to save for yourself, the top tier
(typically a 6 inch) will be free of charge.
Sugar 'N Shindigs' special to you if you choose to serve: On or about your first
anniversary, you will receive a free 6 inch cake, flavor(s) of your choice. It
doesn't have to be the same as your wedding cake!
Services provided by Sugar 'N Shindigs