One of the things I love most about blogging is getting out there and meeting amazing and inspiring people. I’m usually a pretty shy and reserved person- I think that’s why blogging is so appealing to me because it allows me to express myself through my written words. Being a blogger has really helped me to get out of my comfort zone, and be a little more adventurous. I’ve been following Shana Clemence- baker, founder and owner of Society Sweets on her instagram feed for some time now. I was introduced to her by following another blogger on instagram (don’t you just love social media?) This blogger had posted a photo of a gorgeous cheesecake made by Shana, so I decided to check her out by following her photos. I finally got the courage to shoot Shana an e-mail inquiring about an interview for my OC Family Mom Ambassador blog, and I was beyond thrilled when she responded with a “yes” to me!
Friends, meet Shana-
This adorable, talented lady has been a long time baker and lover of sweets. Shana’s a self-taught home baker (which I love, because I consider myself the same) She’s learned many of her skills from her Grandmother Jane. She grew up in her Grandmother’s kitchen helping her bake and constantly being inspired by her. Shana feels close to her Grandma while baking and creating sweets. Her Grandma Jane taught Shana all about the importance of always being a proper lady and her “clean plate society”. Now years later her Grandma’s memory continues in Society Sweets.
While visiting with Shana she made a homemade fresh lemon butter cream icing in 3 beautiful colors- white, light pink and dark pink.
(of course little missy had to taste test the lemon butter cream- she approved! Can you tell?!)
Shana cut an 8 layer lemon cake,
assembled it
iced it with a beautiful pink ombre icing,
and decorated cupcakes
(my kids- being little bakers themselves were in awe!)
EFFORTLESS!
I mean, look at that!!! Stunning!
This lady has got talent, and it is obvious. Shana started up her Society Sweets business in April, and it has just taken off from there. Shana loves baking and decorating cakes, but that’s not all she does. Her Society Sweet’s menuincludes cheesecakes, cinnamon sugar, maple and vanilla baked doughnuts, mini bundt cakes, Nutella stuffed chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cup stuffed peanut butter cookies, her famous signature salted caramel bars, brownie tarts- which have been described as a “chocolate explosion in your mouth”- Umm, yes, PLEASE! And much more!
Shana’s tips on baking at home- be more loose and not so precise. Make sure to try new things and not worry so much. Shana loves the deconstructed organic look, as do I- cakes don’t always have to be perfectly frosted. Use fresh fruit for garnish. Always make presentation a priority, have your items look pretty- even if it’s just for family. Have fun with your baking and decorating!
Thank you Shana for the privilege of meeting and getting to know more about you and your amazing little company!
And now for the GIVEAWAY! Shana has been so kind as to offer the OC Family readers a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to her Society Sweets shop! All you have to do to enter is tell me why you’d love to win. One lucky winner will be chosen on Friday July 25th, 2014 after 3pm via random.org!
*Please Note: The winner of this giveaway will be responsible for redeeming their gift certificate in person at Society Sweets located in the city of Ladera Ranch, South OC.
GOOD LUCK!
To learn more about Shana or contact her please go to-
http://societysweets.com/
512-652-8554
https://www.facebook.com/societysweets
Instagram: societysweets
Hours of operation- Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
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