Here at Woodlands Bride, we never pass up a slice of wedding cake – and we never pass on a good feature story. Let us introduce you to a small business with a big portfolio. Brides, you will want to sample this one!
We chatted it up with Megan Edwards, pastry chef and owner of Nutmeg & Co., to find out what inspires her, what she offers brides and what’s on the menu (hint: nearly everything your sweet tooth desires!) What started out as a nickname her friends gave her because of her love for baking has become a passionate business and a hobby she says she never tires of!
WB: How did you get started as a pastry chef?
Nutmeg&Co: I attended culinary school right out of high school and worked in several restaurants. I started my business in 2006 and have not stopped baking since! I had a brief sabbatical as a corporate pastry chef with a big company, but I am glad to be returning to my business and for the opportunity to work with brides!
WB: Since you serve the wedding industry, what should brides know about your business?
Nutmeg&Co: We are completely committed to making the cake designing part of their wedding planning an enjoyable experience. Once we sit down with each bride for a tasting and get a better idea of what they are looking for, design and flavor wise, we piece together sketches to narrow down the exact design they have in mind. Normally the only time a bride will ever have to meet with us is once for the tasting, everything else is done via email. This saves time for our brides and does not force them to make a decision in one day.
WB: What’s on the menu at Nutmeg & Co.?
Nutmeg&Co: We specialize in custom cakes for all occasions, in addition to petite fours, cupcakes, custom sugar cookies, and miniature desserts. All of our pastries and cakes are made completely from scratch, with real butter; and while our menus and flavor ideas are vast, we are open to any ideas that each client brings to us! Many of our popular flavors are combinations conjured up by brides themselves. We have also been known to provide cobblers, puddings, and pies for the grooms who opt to not have a groom's cake. An elegant approach is taken with each custom order, so that no matter what your ideas are, they will come to life and impress your guests.
We chatted it up with Megan Edwards, pastry chef and owner of Nutmeg & Co., to find out what inspires her, what she offers brides and what’s on the menu (hint: nearly everything your sweet tooth desires!) What started out as a nickname her friends gave her because of her love for baking has become a passionate business and a hobby she says she never tires of!
WB: How did you get started as a pastry chef?
Nutmeg&Co: I attended culinary school right out of high school and worked in several restaurants. I started my business in 2006 and have not stopped baking since! I had a brief sabbatical as a corporate pastry chef with a big company, but I am glad to be returning to my business and for the opportunity to work with brides!
WB: Since you serve the wedding industry, what should brides know about your business?
Nutmeg&Co: We are completely committed to making the cake designing part of their wedding planning an enjoyable experience. Once we sit down with each bride for a tasting and get a better idea of what they are looking for, design and flavor wise, we piece together sketches to narrow down the exact design they have in mind. Normally the only time a bride will ever have to meet with us is once for the tasting, everything else is done via email. This saves time for our brides and does not force them to make a decision in one day.
WB: What’s on the menu at Nutmeg & Co.?
Nutmeg&Co: We specialize in custom cakes for all occasions, in addition to petite fours, cupcakes, custom sugar cookies, and miniature desserts. All of our pastries and cakes are made completely from scratch, with real butter; and while our menus and flavor ideas are vast, we are open to any ideas that each client brings to us! Many of our popular flavors are combinations conjured up by brides themselves. We have also been known to provide cobblers, puddings, and pies for the grooms who opt to not have a groom's cake. An elegant approach is taken with each custom order, so that no matter what your ideas are, they will come to life and impress your guests.
WB: Sweet! And now my mouth is watering! So, we must know – what inspires you and your business?
Nutmeg&Co: I have always loved to bake, from a very young age, and I love being able to turn something yummy into something beautiful that people remember. Weddings are particularly special because brides want to create a very unique 'work of art' displayed for their guests, and the ability to make their vision come to life is so satisfying!
WB: What is the best way for brides to contact you?
Nutmeg&Co: Telephone or email; either way, we can get them set up for a consultation.
Nutmeg&Co: I have always loved to bake, from a very young age, and I love being able to turn something yummy into something beautiful that people remember. Weddings are particularly special because brides want to create a very unique 'work of art' displayed for their guests, and the ability to make their vision come to life is so satisfying!
WB: What is the best way for brides to contact you?
Nutmeg&Co: Telephone or email; either way, we can get them set up for a consultation.
To read the full interview with Nutmeg & Co., be sure to check out our March/April edition of Woodlands Bride - The E-zine coming March 12!
Contact Nutmeg & Co. / Megan Edwards, Owner / 832.567.1724 / www.nutmegandcompany.com / [email protected]
Contact Nutmeg & Co. / Megan Edwards, Owner / 832.567.1724 / www.nutmegandcompany.com / [email protected]
Photos courtesy of Nutmeg & Co.