Lifestyler visits Canada’s Baking and Sweets Show for the ultimate sugar rush

What can be sweeter than joining thousands of Canadians in a celebration filled with cakes, pastries and other desserts? That was the scene at this year’s Canada’s Baking and Sweets Show. The first-ever event was a huge success, bringing together families all the while, showing both Canadian and international baking talents.

Lifestyler visited the show, which took place this past weekend at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont.

It seemed as though they kept pulling magic tricks out of their (chef’s) hat. With special guests such as Erin Bolger, also known as The Happy Baker on her Food Network Canada web-series, Heather White and Lori Joyce, stars of W Network’s The Cupcake Girls, and Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro, the weekend just kept getting better and better.

In addition to the delicious cupcakes and desserts offered by companies such as The Cheesecake Factory, La Casa Dolce, and St. Phillips Bakery, just to name a few, guests were able to part in baking demonstrations, competitions and of course, the ever-popular sampling of various baked goods.

But not even the deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes topped with decadent cream cheese frosting could stop guests gathered around the main stage at 2 p.m. on Sunday for a special presentation by the Cake Boss himself.

Valastro appeared on stage in front of a recreated version of his famous Hoboken, N.J., bakery, Carlo’s Bake Shop. The recreated shop wowed the audience not only for its similarity to the original but also because it was made with over 5,000 mini balloons. 

In addition to Cake Boss, Valastro is also the star and host of TLC’s Kitchen Boss and Next Great Baker. He showed off his comedic side with a family guy attitude, as he addressed the sold-out audience.

“Every time I come to Canada, I've got to tell you guys. You make me feel like part of the family,” he said.

Check out our photos from the event. 
For more information on Canada's Baking and Sweets Show, visit canadasbakingandsweetsshow.com

— Veronica Boodhan


Photos by Veronica Boodhan