Pops for lunch?

We were proud to be the "edible" sponsor at this past Wednesday's ABC Orange County's coordinators' luncheon at The Dock in Newport Beach. Lindsay Longacre of LVL Events was kind enough to invite us. Not only did we have an opportunity to showcase our cake pops for over 40 bridal consultants but also met some other fantastic entrepreneurs in the industry.

Kristy McTaggart of Artiface created some beautiful custom nametags and menus to match the violet and red theme of the luncheon.

The colors were chosen by Larrissa Rehder, owner of Inviting Occasion, a floral and event design company. Her eye for art and beauty, and innovative ideas helped her win the 2009 Association of Bridal Consultants Trendsetters Award. This was Just a Bite's first coordinators' luncheon and Larrissa was happy to lend a hand (and several display elements) to help us create a table of pops for the coordinators to see and try. Thank you Larrissa! If you are looking for an artist, not just a "florist", please check out Inviting Occasion.

Capturing all of these memorable touches was Joel of Studio EMP. You will see some samples of his work in this blog. Thanks Joel for catching these great pop shots!

Hosting this elegant and festive luncheon was Christine Overstreet, owner of The Dock. Although I have not had a chance to dine there, the atmosphere was intimate and beautiful, right on the water. The hors d'oeuvres chosen for the event were divine, strawberries on a skewer with spun sugar, eggplant tempura topped with ahi and caviar, and ceviche served on a silver spoon. I can't wait to go back! My favorite touch was the candy bar Christine had set up for her guests to take a final treat for the road.

Cake pops have been very popular for weddings. They are often used as escort cards. In additon, cake pop bouquets make beautiful centerpieces and can be customized to match the flowers and linens.

They are a unique addition to candy stations or even a substitute for the traditional wedding cake. They can be used as a sweet treat to tide over your guests prior to the ceremony or between the ceremony and reception.

Also a great favor with a personal thank you note from the couple either packaged individually or in boxes of 2-4 pops labeled with the bride and grooms names and wedding date. Do you have an idea we haven't mentioned??? Tell us!

Just a Bite got Whisked Away in Phoenix

Maggie Norris, a dear friend of mine from Phoenix, Arizona has her very own home based cooking school, Whisked Away. She is an amazing chef herself and loves to share her knowledge and joy of cooking with others. A couple of times each month, she holds a kids cooking class and this month, I had the pleasure of teaching the little ones how to make cake pops. What fun we had! So much creativity in the group.

First, we read the recipe together and I did a demonstration so the kids would see what happens behind the scenes at Just a Bite Cake Pops in California. Then, they each had the chance to decorate a dozen pops of their very own. We had snowmen and candy apples and ideas I had never dreamed of myself. Maggie made the kids feel at home with M&Ms and hot cocoa, yet professional with an apron for each of them.

Whisked Away provides adult classes throughout the week that are great for a evening out with your special someone or just the gals. Also offering private chef services for dinner parties in your home. A fun way to learn to cook or sharpen your already savvy culinary skills.

Back in CA, Just a Bite Cake Pops is busy filling holiday orders and wishing Santa's elves would lend a hand. Thank you for your business and for spreading the word.

Stay sweet this holiday season.

'Tis the Season ... for Cake Pops

Holiday Package Selections
Packaged in blue and white or Christmas color holiday boxes

Peppermint Perfection - HOLIDAY FEATURED FLAVOR
Chocolate Cake/White candy coating with crushed Peppermint candy

$30/doz

Merry Selection

Chocolate Cake/Green candy with white sprinkles

Red Velvet Cake/Red candy with white sprinkles
Chocolate Cake/Peppermint candy with red sprinkles
$24/doz

Winter Classic

Chocolate Cake/Blue candy with white sprinkles

Yellow Cake/White candy with blue sprinkles
Chocolate Cake/White candy coating with crushed Peppermint candy
$24/doz

Christmas Classic Assortment

Chocolate Cake/White candy coating with crushed Peppermint candy
Chocolate cake/Green candy with Christmas sprinkles

Red velvet cake/Red candy with Christmas sprinkles

$24/doz

Gourmet Assortment

Carrot Cake with Walnuts

Peanut Butter and Chocolate

Chocolate and Andes Mint

Chocolate and Oreo Cookie

$30/doz

Thanks For Stopping By....

Welcome to Just a Bite Cake Pops. I am completely in love with bite size desserts.

I have always had a ridiculous sweet tooth and I always find myself wanting just a bite (or sometimes 2 or 3...). The idea of having just one bite of a beautiful, hand dipped, rich decadent dessert fits the bill.. and on a stick, no less! If you are as passionate as I am about dessert, check out our website. You will find some great ideas but we welcome your custom requests as well.

Tis the season for flavor and fun so stay tuned for photos of Halloween pops as well as special goodies for the remainder of the holiday season.

In the meantime, keep us in mind for your next birthday party, bunko night, family bbq or promotional gifts...