Member of team Arista's Artisanal Bakes

Let me introduce myself. My name is Chrizaan. I am responsible for the marketing, and administration for ARISTA’S ARTISANAL Bakes. Also, I’m Arista’s younger sister.

I do not have a hospitality/ culinary background. Instead, I have a degree in Animal Production. However, a large part of my degree program included managing/ running a business. So, believe me when I say, working in a cooking/ baking business is quite tough. Sometimes, when we have a really big order, I’ll jump in and help prepare the ingredients for Arista. I never knew how much really goes into the food/ baking preparation. And the working hours? It’s brutal. I’ve learnt a new respect for everyone working in the hospitality industry.

So, from now on I’ll be a contributor on the blog as well.

Do you have any experience in the hospitality industry, and if so, what is your honest opinion about what goes on behind the scenes?

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We have been crazy busy

Wow, have we been crazy busy. It sometimes feels tough to keep this site updated. But here is what we have been up to lately. Just a few cakes.

Death by chocolate cake

This is one of our most popular cakes. It definitely makes any occasion extra special

IT IS SO YUMMY

It is so yummy yummy in my tummy (insert off key sound). We wanted to share some pictures from our latest products at the market. I think they look delicious, even if I am showing favouritism. Everything is made from scratch by Arista. Only she knows how to work and manipulate the dough, which is fine by me. I would rather man the oven anyway. Only downside...When Arista is sick or injured, no one can make the buns but her. We didn't think that part through, but it got us a spot in the market. Thankfully. Similar products can not be replicated by vendors. So we are new, and there are so many other vendors already doing fresh bakes and pastries already. Hence, our delicious cinnamon buns and mini lemon meringues.

ARISTA'S ARTISANAL BAKES