When local pastry chef Stephanie Komondy’s best friend reached out to her ‘Hey, you’re crafty and artsy…wanna make my wedding cake?’ she had no idea that would blossom into a 17 year adventure of culinary creations! And just like that, a spark was lit followed by years of study and training that included attending The Wilton School – Cake Decorating Classes and completion of Culinary School at Schoolcraft College in Detroit, Michigan. A quick glance at Stephanie’s work renders you both speechless and salivating. She’s able to invoke instant JOY and inspiration through her use of lustrous, radiant bright tones with contrasting edges in creating very custom, detailed images and ambiance with flour, fondant, frosting, fillings, etc…HOW does she do it?! AND, …everything is from scratch.
In 2020, Stephanie decided to step out on her own terms and launched her business – Cake Dealer, Stephanie Komondy. Going at it on her own terms provides her the flexibility needed in her schedule to finish up college at Western Michigan, as well as the ability to produce pastries and cakes in her unique, authentic style. In addition, Stephanie is passionate and committed to using local supplies and ingredients as you can discover at her farmer’s market booth. From the eggs to zucchini, she likes to incorporate local and seasonal ingredients into her products. That’s why we are so excited for Cake Dealer to partner with Firefly Fields!
This weekend we will be teaming up, booth-to-booth at the Hastings, Michigan Farmer’s Market on the Courthouse Lawn. The raw ingredients of honey and organic flour grown and harvested by Firefly Fields will be featured in a couple of Cake Dealer’s weekend treats including an Old Fashion Soft Honey Cookie and a Pistachio Cake with Honey Buttercream Frosting. Stay tuned for recipes as Stephanie has generously shared to be featured here in our Firefly Kitchen. So, while we all may not be as skilled as the Cake Dealer, we can have our hand in trying to recreate the delicious flavors Stephanie provides our local community using these local raw ingredients.
We hope you can come join us this Saturday at the Hastings, Michigan Farmer’s Market on the Courthouse Lawn. We’ll be there from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re looking forward to the sunshine and fun!
If you’d like to book Cake Dealer – Stephanie Komondy for your next occasion, you can find her on Facebook @cakedealer007.
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