Fiona's Sweet Shoppe Handcrafted cakes, candies & joy for every celebration

Fiona's Sweet Shoppe

Handcrafted cakes, candies & joy for every celebration

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Frosting Face-Off: How to Choose Between Buttercream and Fondant Before You Order
Party Planning

Frosting Face-Off: How to Choose Between Buttercream and Fondant Before You Order

Buttercream or fondant? It's the question every party planner faces, and the answer matters more than you think. Here's an honest breakdown of flavor, cost, weather, and occasion so you can order your next celebration cake with total confidence.

Mark Your Calendars: The Sweetest Obscure Holidays on the American Calendar (and What to Bake for Each)
Candy Kitchen

Mark Your Calendars: The Sweetest Obscure Holidays on the American Calendar (and What to Bake for Each)

National Cotton Candy Day in December? Peanut brittle in January? America's food holiday calendar is delightfully weird, and we've mapped out the tastiest observances month by month. Here's how to turn each one into a family tradition, a party theme, or a very good excuse to preheat the oven.

From Wax Bottles to Cake Truffles: A Sweet Trip Through America's Candy Aisles
Candy Kitchen

From Wax Bottles to Cake Truffles: A Sweet Trip Through America's Candy Aisles

Ever wonder why your grandma still talks about Bit-O-Honey like it was a life event? We traced America's favorite candies decade by decade — and pulled out our copper pots to recreate a few in the shop. Here's what we learned about nostalgia, sugar work, and why old-fashioned still tastes best.

The Cake Brief: A Parent's Playbook for Ordering a Birthday Showstopper
Party Planning

The Cake Brief: A Parent's Playbook for Ordering a Birthday Showstopper

Ordering a custom cake shouldn't feel like a pop quiz. Here's everything parents need to know—from timing and budget to flavors and photo-worthy designs—straight from behind the bakery counter.