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| Heidi Clarke and some of her creations |
I asked her how she got started. She told me she was an artist, then went to Culinary school to train as a butcher (I was so surprised by that odd juxtaposition that I forgot to ask why). But fate changed her life when a chance encounter found her sitting on a bus next to a pastry chef, who noticed Heidi reading Bon Appetit. They got to talking, one thing led to another, and Heidi left the meat market to create cakes and cookies. And here are some of her confections:
You can see more about Heidi's cakes and cookies and her company, Zephyr Cakes on her website here. And Etsy, a website featuring artisans and their creations, has more on Zephyr Cakes here. Her cakes are so fanciful, as my friend Patty says, it seems a shame to eat them. But when we sampled one of her lime sugar cookies, I found it infused with an airy, tart sweetness like a lover's good-bye kiss.
Oregon is full of entrepreneur energy. Looks like you happened upon a good one! We have Saturday Market in Eugene,also, as well as the Country Fair which happens the second weekend in July. Many folks make it here with their own art, creative ideas, and second and third jobs. Kind of tempting, but we stuck on the straight and narrow by comparison. Might break out once retired which is here for David. I am taking the summer off and signed up for fall term. This year might be my last.Say Hi to Richie and Patty. Syd
ReplyDeleteDan, Portland seems like your kind of city -- creative, energized, and offering unexpected delights. I'd love to get there one day. And these are extraordinary looking cakes! I love her style. Great find!
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