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GIFT GUIDE <strong>2015</strong><br />
THE SWEETEST GIFTS<br />
BY JOVAN KASSAB<br />
Delicious treats like cakes, brownies,<br />
and macaroons are sure to hit the spot<br />
this holiday season. Let down your<br />
dieter’s guard and just plain indulge in<br />
these Chaldean-baked desserts!<br />
Gialina’s Bella Events<br />
Instagram: @GialinasBellaEvents<br />
GialinaBellaEvents@yahoo.com<br />
(586) 206-0412<br />
Melissa Alkass of Shelby Township tempts with glutenfree<br />
salted caramel coconut chocolate-dipped macaroons<br />
($21/dozen); twisted holiday pretzels ($1.25); and handwrapped<br />
caramel pretzels rods ($1.75).<br />
Sweet Sherina’s<br />
Twitter: @SweetSherinas<br />
(248) 469-8488<br />
It may be called the “Naked Cake,” but<br />
it looks anything but. Renee Thomas of<br />
Southfield whips up this vanilla sponge<br />
cake with buttercream frosting topped with<br />
sugar-coated fresh cranberries, fresh rosemary<br />
sprigs and fondant pine cones ($125).<br />
Sugar & Spice<br />
Instagram: @Vanessa_kajy_Kashat<br />
SugarAnd_Spice@ymail.com<br />
(248) 914-2515<br />
These festive wreath, gift box, and Santa<br />
belt red velvet cupcakes with cream<br />
cheese frosting, decorated with fondant<br />
($2.50), are the creation of Vanessa Kajy<br />
Kashat of West Bloomfield.<br />
MS Creations<br />
Instagram: @Ms_Creations<br />
MelaniesSweetCreations@gmail.com<br />
(248) 302-9920<br />
Southfield’s Melanie Shammami offers up two-layer vanilla<br />
cake surrounded by 40 vanilla chocolate KitKat bars<br />
and topped with green and red M&Ms ($45), and milk<br />
chocolate-covered, Christmas-themed strawberries with<br />
drizzle, sprinkles and peppermint ($25/dozen).<br />
Chocolate Towers<br />
NedaNaimi.com<br />
Make a statement with this large tower deliciously<br />
assembled by West Bloomfield’s Neda<br />
Naimi with150 assorted strawberries topped with<br />
coconuts and peanuts ($160 includes delivery).<br />
Fresh or silk flower tops are also available.<br />
Samantha’s Sweets & Treats<br />
Instagram: @SamanthasSweetsAndTreats<br />
(248) 884-3462<br />
Sandra Toma of West Bloomfield creates<br />
a variety of delicacies: milk chocolatecovered<br />
Oreos with holiday sugar candies<br />
and royal icing ($2); white chocolatecovered<br />
red velvet cake pops with<br />
sprinkles and white chocolate garnish<br />
($1.75); chocolate-covered graham<br />
crackers with sprinkles ($1.25); and<br />
French macaroons ($1.75).<br />
22 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>DECEMBER</strong> <strong>2015</strong>
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