The next stop on our international tour of pastry is Eastern Europe.

Chimney cakes (an ancient Transylvanian street food) are made by wrapping yeast leavened dough around a spool like a ribbon and baking it in a special rotisserie oven. The cake comes out piping hot and is rolled in your choice of chocolate, coconut, cinnamon, walnuts, sugar, or, my favourite, cinnamon. Tug on the top edge and the hollow treat unravels like a spring with steam rising through the middle.

Twist our rubber arm. —Jaelyn Molyneux

$5 or $3 for a mini-cake at Twisted Café in the Crossroads Market, 1235 26 Ave. S.E., 403-291-5208, www.crossroadsmarket.ca

With engagement season in full swing, and wedding mayhem up ahead, it’s time to get the show on the road. Herewith, a few ideas for your big day:

Insider Info
You’ve been asked countless times how you met so you might as well put it out there for everyone to see. Tell your story with one of these five Etsy prints (US$38). Display it at your reception and afterward, hang it in your home to always remember how it all began. At Something Blue on Etsy.

Maid to Order
Always a bridesmaid isn’t so bad these days; more and more brides are giving their maids free reign when it comes to the dress. A favourite among sewing masters, Fabric Depot is a huge space filled to the rafters with rolls and rolls of chiffons, crepes and silks for all your dress needs. Fabric Depot, 3500 27 St. NE, Calgary, 403-250-9173, www.fabricdepot.ca

Sweet Stuff
When an art gallery co-owner becomes a pastry chef, the result is Petite Marie Cakes. Created by Sarah Adams, the whimsical, extravagant cakes are one-of-a-kind (think tiered flower pots and mermaid cakes) and come in any flavour imaginable, says Adams. Gluten-free options also available. From $10 per serving, order at least one month ahead of time. Petite Marie Cakes, 403-926-2420.

Fashion Shoot
He’s shot for a variety of magazines and well-known clients, and she’s a former fashion designer and stylist extraordinaire, together, this husband-and-wife team is also the duo behind Dean Pictures Weddings. Their motto is all about a modern and fresh take on wedding photography and the result: your very own wedding magazine editorial. Price list upon request. www.deanpicturesweddings.com