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Ready or not, here they come! These days it is hard to leave the house without a reminder that the holiday season is upon us. While you are out starting your shopping, take a much deserved break and give in to craving for all things seasonally sweet! Leave those candy canes behind and head to one of these local shops for an enticing holiday treat.

Alice in Cakeland

The cake designer & baker behind “Alice in Cakeland” is Rebecca Treherne. She comes from a Southern USA family background of American cake bakers and uses American cake recipes and methods. ”You will be surprised how delightful our cakes are inside and out! We focus on our cakes flavors and textures and our costs go into baking with only the best ingredients and not on fancy packaging. Try our cupcakes and you’ll see why everyone loves these true American style cupcakes!”

Van Soest Chocolatier

For many years, the Van Soest family has prided itself on its craftsmanship. The younger generation has chosen Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam as the setting from where they will continue to purvey their expertise. Van Soest is proud of the chocolate products which are made in the traditional way in full view of the public. Only the very best ingredients are used in the creation of the chocolates, ganaches, truffles and other chocolate products, all of which are made with a Van Soests™ own recipe. In fact, these products are both a sight to behold, displayed in the stylishly furnished store, and a taste to be savoured, which is why there is every opportunity to sample them.

Jordino

Jordino Chocolate and Desserterie is an exclusive high quality chocolates and desserts company. They select only top world quality ingredients. Jordino has been an established name in Amsterdam and abroad. Everything is made fresh on location. Jordino has about 90 types of chocolates, the best cream truffles, chocolates and exclusive dessert about 150 ice cream. Jordino is a true family business and we are here featuring Daniëlle.

Lilyscupcakes

Lily’s cupcakes cannot lack from any party! Create a beautiful tower of cupcakes and decorate it with beautiful flowers and your guests will be impressed. Especially since everyone gets his own cupcake and they do not have to wait till the cake is cut. Each season introduces Lily exciting new flavors.
Lily’s Winter Wonder and Chocolate Cherry are gone in seconds. The Lily’s Limited are not available to all the customers, ask for it at the store of your choice. No one can resist a Lily’s!

Patisserie Kuyt

For the true lover of all good things in life! Discover why they won the 2006 “Pastry of the Year”  award by Het Parool and why their apple pie is named “The Best Apple Pie of Amsterdam”.If you are a real sweet tooth and the fan of delicious things, in this shop you will be up on cloud number nine . Only the finest quality ingredients are used for the cakes so you will enjoy the pure delicious tastes. Marjan Kuyt-Weppner and her husband are the proud owners of this wonderful Patisserie.

ArtiChoc

Arti Choc lies in the beautiful Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. Judith and Menno made their long cherished dream come true. The concept of ArtiChoc is very clear, they work only with top quality materials and a healthy dose of passion and creativity! When possible they try to omit sugar. They use chocolate with the highest percentage of Callebaut cocoa, fresh fruits, delicious cream and freshly roasted nuts. Everything is processed in the open kitchen in the shop. These pure ingredients determine not only the quality of the chocolates but they also provide the opportunity for people with allergies or food intolerance to enjoy these sweets.

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