Monarch Bakery, a family-owned and operated bakery located in Rockford, Michigan, is proud to announce that their lead cake decorator, Shelley Shearer, has received a gold medal for Candy Dreams, a silver medal for Out of the Box, and a bronze medal for the Realism category at the Fresh-Ex cake decorating competition held in…
Help Save the Monarch Butterflies!
As you may have recently heard, the Monarch Butterfly was officially designated as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. There are a number of contributing factors causing the Monarch’s to become endangered, the primary reason being climate change. Climate change has significantly impacted the migration of the Monarch. Droughts limit the growth…
Please Join Us Sat. Jan 8 for Our Grand Opening!
Monarch is Baking a Name For Itself: Monarch Bakery is set to open its doors Saturday, Jan 8, at 10 a.m., and promises to be a new culinary crown jewel in Rockford’s eclectic downtown. The storefront is the culmination of the delicious dreams of an artistic young pastry chef named Abbie Stratton and her business-savvy…
Introducing: Vegan French Macarons – And a Brief History of the Culinary Treat!
Chef Abbie has been at it again! After a year of trial and error, she has introduced that rarest of pastries — The Vegan French Macaron! We’ll let you be the judge in your own personal taste test, but Vegan French Macarons have quickly become fan favorites at Monarch! Macaroon – Macaron – What’s the…
Vegan Pastry Options in Greater Grand Rapids Area
There are various methods to make particular types of pastry, and some can be quite tricky. Pastry dough recipes form the basis of a diverse range of treats: from croissants to croquembouche, éclairs to empanadas. Traditional pastries typically include animal fat or its derivatives, flour (traditionally sourced from wheat), eggs and water. Vegans, or those…