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The Rolling Pin: Deluxe Donuts Plus!
Nestled among a row of vintage storefronts, at the top of Toronto‘s Avenue Road, sits The Rolling Pin. Step inside this delightful bakery and the retro theme continues. For just beyond the entrance you are greeted by Ruby G – their colourful and sassy logo. Ruby G’s bright red apron sets the tone for both floors of this charming shop, which are highlighted by sparkling red, subway-tile back-splashes, blackboards and vintage prints. She also reflects the personalities of partners and co-owners, Isabel Loiacono and Vanessa Baudanza . These two passionate bakers first met at the Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionery Arts where Isabel was Vanessa’s instructor. They hit it off so well…
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A Buttercream Snow Day
For anyone living in southern Ontario, this past weekend was definitely a time to stay inside. The forecast called for a major wintry April storm, with temperatures in and around the freezing mark and a wide variety of non-stop precipitation. This included rain, snow, freezing rain and ice pellets to be accompanied at times by heavy winds. And Mother Nature did not disappoint. The rain began Saturday morning and by the end of Sunday evening my gardens were frosted with a covering of snow topped with a layer of ice. And the rain continued to fall. So as I prepared to cocoon myself for the weekend, I decided it would…
