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Tie The Knot

www.FineArtOfCakes.com

By: Lori Crowell

Cakes are far more than simple con-

The Fine Art of Cakes,

whose offices are in Stirling and

Basking Ridge. Custom designed using

only the most refined ingredients, each

cake created by this specialty catering

company is a delicious one-of-a-kind

work of art, and the perfect comple-

ment to any number of life’s special

Born from a love of people, food

and art, the company was originated in

2004 by edible artist and cake design-

er Elena Shumskaya. Educated at The

University of Moscow, Shumskaya’s

goal was to utilize her many years of

professional experience in cake design-

ing, baking and decorating, as well as

her background in fashion and engi-

neering. These aspirations set the

stage for starting a cake decorating

consulting service, which operated for

many years as a one-person business

and whose main focus was to create

cutting-edge designs for cake decorat-

ing companies and to distribute fine

custom decorated cakes to private

clients. In 2010, Shumskaya met exec-

utive chef Walter Leffler, whose back-

ground includes more than 30 years of

experience in culinary arts and hospi-

tality management. Together, these

two artists started

The Fine Art of

and in the past few years have

taken the business on a new and excit-

‘’We create personalized, original

works of art for weddings, birthdays,

holidays and any special occasion that

are 100 percent edible and 100 per-

cent truly delicious, with intriguing

designs that range from refreshingly

clean and simple, to incredibly detailed

and elaborate works of edible fine art,’’

said Leffler. “Our cakes are made with

the utmost focus. Every detail – includ-

ing taste – is custom-tailored to suit

our clients’ imaginations. We use only

the finest ingredients in our modern

approach to old-world European

recipes, and have dedicated ourselves

to inspiring, entertaining and creatin

g

an exquisite experience for everyon

e

who enjoys one of our cakes at a wed

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ding or special event. Most important

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ly, not only do we offer a wide range o

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price points to fit most every budget

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but we deliver too.’’

Customer service is a hallmark o

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this custom cake business. Shumskay

a

adds: “We are a happy group of like

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minded creative professionals whos

e

focus is on delivering the absolutel

y

best product to the public in taste

,

design and appearance along with ou

r

outstanding pricing, which is very com

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petitive given the quality of our prod

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ucts. We adore our customers and fee

l

they are the most important part of th

e

business, along with the superior valu

e

of our products. Our quality, custome

r

focus and reliability – combined wit

h

true old-fashioned value – always hav

e

been our trademarks. ”

While wedding-related creation

s

represent the majority of business a

t

The Fine Art of Cakes,

s

there’s never a wrong occasion to eat

–

and enjoy – cake. “Our products ar

e

meant and designed to celebrate lif

e

and to comfort. In addition to wed

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dings, a cake can help commemorat

e

any special occasion, including a new

job, retirement, anniversaries, christen

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ings or bar/bat mitzvahs and, o

f

course, birthdays.’’ To accommodat

e

the varied needs of its clients,

e

Art of Cakes

has also refined it

s

gluten-free, sugarless and eggles

s

recipes. Opening a retail location i

s

among the future goals for thi

s

acclaimed local business. When no

t

creating custom cakes, Shumskay

a

spends time reading, painting an

d

sculpting while Leffler’s career in cook

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ing is also his beloved hobby; bot

h

enjoy art, photography and travel.

For more informat ion, vi s i

t

www.fineartofcakes.com or e-ma

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info@fineartofcakes.com. Customer

s

who mention this article will receiv

e

10% off their next order.

Creating the perfect Ambiance

for your Wedding or Special Occasion

Every Design is a Work of Art

Breathtaking Floral Pieces

Engagements, Bridal Showers,

Rehearsal Dinners

Proms, Holidays, Anniversaries

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Center Pieces

Ask for Stephen

www.artnbloomproductions.com

Personal Service:

We come to your home to help

plan your wedding.

Ministers/Celebrants

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