It’s the most wonderful time of the year—but also one of the most stressful, especially for those of us who somehow wind up with the job of shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking, mailing cards and putting up the decorations. If the approaching holidays are giving you a feeling of dread, here are some ways to calm […]

Christmas. It’s a time of magical, twinkling lights, gently falling snow (well…not in Raleigh, but we can imagine it) and a spirit of joy, love, and togetherness filling the air. For all those reasons, we think throwing a Christmas wedding is a wonderful idea. As long as you plan carefully and decorate thoughtfully, there’s no […]

Cookie swaps are, in our opinion, one of the best types of holiday get-togethers. They’re casual; they’re easy to throw together; and everyone leaves with an assortment of cookies—what’s not to love? Plus, they’re pretty affordable—no need to buy everyone an expensive gift or flashy new dress. As long as you’ve got an extra $10 […]

Don’t get us wrong—we love a good slice of classic pumpkin pie. But if you’ve never much cared for this old Thanksgiving standby, or if you just want to try something new this year, here are some unique ideas that can spice up your table and impress your relatives with your commitment to creativity. Apple […]

Halloween doesn’t just have to be for kids…but it doesn’t have to mean drinking with friends in an undecorated room, either. If you’re still a kid at heart, here are some ways to make an awesome grown-up Halloween party that’s spooky and fun. Consider a Theme Yeah, yeah, we know–when you were a teen, themed […]

Now that it’s finally October, the biggest food brands have begun dropping their Halloween menus in earnest. From jet-black ice cream to purple cocktails, here are some of the spookiest treats to try this season. Coldstone’s Black ‘Boo Batter’ Ice Cream Cold Stone Creamery took to social media to announce its new seasonal special. “Boo […]

Cake pops look so adorable and easy to make in Pinterest photos, but we’re guessing that if you’re reading this blog, you’ve already discovered that dealing with the candy melt coating isn’t so easy! If you’re having candy melt issues with your cake pops, here are some tips that can help from a Raleigh wedding […]

Cake pops are one of those things that look so adorable and pretty in the magazine, but are actually really difficult to pull off! In today’s post our expert Raleigh baker shares some tips on fixing cake pops that aren’t quite ready for the cover of Good Housekeeping. What to do if your cake pops […]

Whether you love baking yourself, or just like watching others brave their sugary challenges, Netflix has no shortage of baking shows to delight and entertain. If you need some inspiration for your next pastry, cake, or dessert—or just want to watch a great baking fail—here are some Netflix baking shows you should definitely binge in […]

Here at Sweet Cherry Bakery, we specialize in making affordable wedding cakes, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun ooh-ing and ahh-ing at some of the biggest, wildest celebrity cakes ever confected! From impossible heights to exquisite decorations, here are some of the most jaw-drapping celebrity wedding cakes we’ve ever seen. If you need […]