I want to compliment Jan Kish of La Petite Fleur in Columbus Ohio, for the many creative and delicious cakes she has made us over the years. Give her just a little idea of what you are thinking, and she will come up with an award winning cake f...or the occasion.
For my sons wedding reception on a Ohio River sternwheeler, she designed a beautiful three tier cake with a flowing blue icing, to follow the River theme. After reviewing many flavor choices, my daughter in-law had selected the White Swan as her favorite. But baking the cake in Columbus and presenting it on the boat was a significant challenge. She designed and baked the cake in Columbus and then had a two hour drive to Cincinnati. Jan then had to carry it down a steep hill from the parking lot, across a swinging gangway and up two flights of narrow steps. It was a challenging trip.
Having the cake displayed as we cruised the River, was the highlight of the meal. And when served, the cake itself was fantastic and commented on by all. Our son Mike and bride Jessica were thrilled with the presentation and the compliments from our guests were the “icing” on the evening for us.
Jan has also made a lovely cake when my wife and I redid our vows on our wedding anniversary. This was a two tier oval cake topped with fresh flowers. And she created a delightful retirement party cake for us, that was served at a fly fishing club. In this case, she made a full sized, old fashioned fishing creel. It appeared to be made of woven willow branches with a leather strap and silver buckle. It was displayed with all the accoutrements of a fly fishing day, including a box filled with realistic looking flies. At its side was a coconut trout ( for me), and a placard that said “Gone Fishing. It was charming and fun!
We will keep coming back to Jan Kish, for the beautiful memories she has given us.