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The Bankery

 By Audrey Schoenthaler, Belle Fete Events & Catering

Today I had the pleasure to visit The Bankery, a small bakery in Skowhegan, ME located in a restored 1864 bank.  Co-owners Michael Hunt and Matthew Dubois transformed the  space into a quaint and cheery space with loads of character.  The old vaults have been turned into walk-in refrigerators and freezers.  Old safety deposit boxes help make up the counters, and the old bank clock outside is topped with a stylish “The Bankery” sign. 

 

Since their opening in August of 2008, The Bankery has quickly become the talk of the town, known best for their amazing wedding cakes.  Dubois, a trained pastry chef,  makes rich, moist, delicious cakes while Hunt, an artist turned cake designer, gives each cake the attention of a master sculptor.  Everything is made fresh from scratch daily from recipes the men have spent years perfecting.  Prices at The Bankery are more than reasonable.  A typical wedding cake runs between $2-$5 per serving with custom designs priced after consultation.  To conclude, The Bankery is a great place to get a delicious, masterly crafted wedding cake that is sure to impress.

  

 

             Where to find them: 87 Water St. Skowhegan, ME 04976

                                     (207) 474-BAKE

                                     thebankery@gmail.com

 

Visit their Website at: www.thebankerycakes.com

 

Vendor Spotlight is created by Maine Wedding Caterer Belle Fete Events & Catering

February 25th, 2010 | Category: Vendor Spotlight | Comments are closed

Gorton joins events, catering company - Times Record

Gorton joins Maine events, catering company - Times Record

BRUNSWICK — Jessica Gorton, the businesswoman behind Brunswick’s Sweet Leaves Teahouse and Restaurant, is again creating great food experiences and selling local products — now to brides and corporations — as the newest member of Belle Fête Events and Catering in Brunswick.

Gorton joins the team as an event associate responsible for event planning, sales, marketing and making connections with local venues. Belle Fête Events and Catering provides services throughout Maine and New Hampshire.

According to a news release, Gorton said she jumped at the chance to work with Belle Fete. “We’re a good fit,” she said, “because we all take very seriously the idea that an event is an experience. And the best experiences come from the quality of every detail — not just delicious food, but also presentation, service and a unified vision.”

Since closing Sweet Leaves, Gorton has grown local vegetables at Six River Farm in Bowdoinham and managed Holbrooks General Store in Harpswell, and also planned her farm wedding, which was catered by Belle Fête.

February 24th, 2010 | Category: Press | Comments are closed

Maine Wedding Tip - Making A Table Centerpiece

Table Centerpiece at the Portland Wedding Show

Table Centerpiece at the Portland Wedding Show

 We had so many people stop by at the Portland Maine Wedding Show asking about this centerpiece. It was the jewel in our display this year.  They had never seen anything like it before and were full of questions.  We promised that we would share our secrets and tell everyone how to make it for their own wedding!

First off, this is a messy centerpiece to move.  We highly recommend that you build the centerpieces “on location”.  Practice before the actual wedding day, so that the construction runs smoothly.  You can spray and coat the fruit beforehand to save time……

 You will need the following:

1 bottle spray adhesive

1 bag superfine sugar

Gallon size zip locks bags

Fruit (We used grapes, red pears, lemons and limes)

Clean garbage bags

Latex gloves

Floral Foam

Floral Picks

Clear glass cylinder vase

Clear glass bowl

Red florist’s knife

Lemon Leaves

NOTE: THIS CENTERPIECE IS NOT EDIBLE!!

 Before you start-

Fill (1) zip lock bag with sugar

Cover your work surface with newspaper

Have your fruit ready to go- make sure there are no stickers on them.  If you are using grapes, remove any shriveled or broken ones.

Spread garbage bags.

 1. Put on your latex gloves.  Picking up fruit one at a time, cover completely with spray adhesive.  Immediately, put fruit in zip lock bag and shake to fully cover with sugar.

2. Put fruit on garbage bags to dry.

3. Once fruit is dry you can begin to make your arrangements.

4. Cut the floral foam to fill your glass bowl.

5. Start with the grapes; put them in place using the floral picks. Go around the bowl, making sure to drape them over the side to create visual interest.

6. Fill in the gaps with the other pieces of fruit.  Make sure that you vary the height.

7. We filled the cylinder vase with sugared limes and pears.

8. Tuck in the lemon leaves wherever you see gaps.

  

 Centerpiece

February 16th, 2010 | Category: Wedding Tips | Comments are closed

Belle Fête Announces New Hire

– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –

 Brunswick, Maine – February 16, 2010 – Jessica Gorton, the businesswoman behind Brunswick’s Sweet Leaves Teahouse and Restaurant, is again creating great food experiences and selling local products – now to brides and corporations, as the newest member of Belle Fête Events and Catering in Brunswick.

Gorton will be joining the team as an Event Associate responsible for event planning, sales, marketing, and making connections with local venues. Belle Fête Events and Catering provides event planning and catering services throughout Maine and New Hampshire.

Gorton says she jumped at the chance to work with Belle Fete. “We’re a good fit,” she says, “because we all take very seriously the idea that an event is an experience. And, the best experiences come from the quality of every detail – not just delicious food, but also presentation, service, and a unified vision.”

Gorton, since closing the doors at Sweet Leaves a little over a year ago, has grown local vegetables at Six River Farm in Bowdoinham and managed Holbrooks General Store in Harpswell, and also planned her farm wedding to her husband David which was catered by Belle Fête. “They helped me realize my vision of my day, giving me help and ideas with a personal touch. They have great taste, great talent, and a wonderful ability to take a bride’s ideas and turn them into a cohesive, personalized event.”

For more information, contact Belle Fête at (800)791-4530 or www.bellefetegroup.com

February 16th, 2010 | Category: Press | Comments are closed

Wedding Testimonial – Maine Maritime Museum

Dear Belle Fete,

Thank you so much for helping us make our daughter’s wedding reception a truly wonderful occasion.  From the first time we spoke, it was clear how knowledgeable and creative and committed you are to your work. 

 We just loved working with you.  You understood immediately what we wanted and, more importantly, exactly how to achieve it.  You thought of everything in advance of the wedding and then, on the day—which included a blizzard!—you were on top of everything.  You worked for hours before the party started, took perfect care of our guests (and us!) during the party, and made it possible for us simply to enjoy ourselves and the delicious food that you prepared.  Your skill, experience, imagination and energy are really remarkable and great gifts that we and our guests were blessed to enjoy.  I hope we have an opportunity to plan another wonderful event with you!

 Thank you again for your contribution to a very important day in our lives.

 Sincerely,

 C. E.

February 1st, 2010 | Category: Testimonials, Weddings | Comments are closed
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