Today marks the 17th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th.  I think like most people I remember exactly where I was when the first plane hit or when you first heard the news about what was happening.  I had just graduated college and I was coming home from a jog.  I had been listening to music and the broadcast had been interrupted to bring the details of the events that were unfolding.  I have to admit I was confused at first but my confusion quickly changed to shock, anger and sadness as I walked into the apartment to the TV coverage of what was unfolding.  I sat in sheer disbelief as I watched the towers collapse.  I grew up in NJ and had traveled to NY all my life and the Twin Towers were a permanent fixture of the NYC skyline, or so I thought.  Nothing will ever bring back those that lost their lives that day.  Those innocent people that were reporting to work or the First Responders that so unselfishly risked their lived to save complete strangers that never made it home to their families that day.  And those that did survive that will forever remember the scenes of the 3 sites that attacked. 

Baking is therapeutic for me.  Just like so many people that find solace and comfort in yoga or running, baking and decorating is my go-to activity.  I am baking today to help me through the emotions that I feel today as I remember that day and those that are no longer with us.

Sweet Dreams Cake Shop Menu

Cake Flavors

Yellow             White            Chocolate                  White Chocolate

Marble             Strawberry    Raspberry                  Lemon

Coconut           Carrot            Red Velvet                Blueberry

Banana            Orange           Peanut Butter            Cookies and Cream

Coconut

Buttercream Flavors

Vanilla              Chocolate     White Chocolate      Strawberry

Raspberry         Lemon          Marshmallow          Coconut

Blueberry         Pineapple      Cream Cheese         Cookies and Cream

Peach               Mint               Peanut Butter          Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Lime                Orange           Almond                   Maple

Hazelnut          Coffee            Banana                    Butterscotch

Filling Options

Fresh Fruit

Homemade Jam (Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple)

Real Cream Cheese

Salted Caramel

Custard

Mousse

Ganache

Crushed Oreos

Strawberry Crunch

Gourmet Specialty Cakes

Carrot

Strawberry Crunch

German Chocolate

Chocolate Crunch

Oreo Cookies and Cream

Boston Cream Pie

Flancocho

Other Dessert Items

Lemon Loaf

Pumpkin Bread

Lemon Bars

Brownies