MEET SUSAN

Since 2005, I have been creating custom cakes and desserts for clients in the Hampton Roads area. Unique cakes, cupcakes and more are my specialty! This includes, but is not limited to: birthday, anniversary, change of command, retirement, baby and weddings...you name it! I love the challenge of translating your ideas into sugar. I simply want to make edible art that you and your guests can enjoy. If you're happy then I'm happy. By definition, this is a job but in my experience, it's a reward.

I was born in Portsmouth, VA, but grew up primarily in Key West, FL. At age 13, I picked up my first spatula and have been living the "piping dream" ever since. Quite a few of the techniques that I use are self-taught. But, I have many classes under my "turntable", too. Always willing to learn something new, I share and accept any cake tips and do's or don'ts.

Classes and Self Teaching

All of the Wilton Courses, three times over
Cake Decorating with Buttercream
Cake Decorating with Rolled Fondant
Cake Sculpting & Carving
Candy Making
Isomalt (Sugar work)
Cookie Decorating
Cupcake Decorating

Instructors I've learned from

AnnaBelle Eversole, Ebony O'Neal Schoenfeldt, Chef Steven Ciccone,
Peggy Tucker, Ruth Rickey, Elisa Strauss, Colette Peters, Maria Sousa, Erin Schaefgen, Jacqueline Butler,
Chef Nicolaus Lodge, Joshua John Russell

Teaching experience

I was a Wilton Instructor at two local Michael's Arts n Crafts stores

Was Head Instructor at AnnaBelle's School of Cake Decorating in Norfolk, VA (including the U.S. DOD Culinary Specialists)

Now retired from Teaching. And focusing strictly on Cakes and sweets

Achievements

Previously completed and still do charity cakes for Icing Smiles
Cakes & Cupcakes for Local School Events
Military and Fire Fighter Retirements

Custom Confections I Offer
Decorated Cookies
Wedding Cakes