Today we’d like to introduce you to Alessandro Caria
Hi Alessandro, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’m a 40 years old home baker originally from Italy and currently living in Windermere FL, right next door to the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World!
I’m a fun, outgoing and skilled home baker. I love the feeling of competing, showcasing my skills and get my creative juices flowing.
Like the good Italian boy that I am, I spend most of my time in the kitchen, baking and cooking. And when I am not in the kitchen, you can find me outside playing with our dog, Daisy!
I like to think that my friends describe me as a caring, fun, positive person. I’m the kind of person that sees that glass half full and offer unconditional love and support.
I was born and raised in the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy so needless to say I spent all of my summers growing up at the beach. I am also an August baby and one of my most favorite memories growing up was getting to spend my birthday at the beach, order pizza and stay until it got dark for a swim at night.
Living in Florida feels like an endless summer, and we love taking our pup to the dog beach, going on cruises, swimming and enjoying all the wonderful summer produce!
I have been a home baker and owner of Daisy Cakes Orlando for the past 5 years and I specialize in beautiful desserts that taste just as good as they look! Cakes, layered desserts, macarons, sugar cookies, cupcakes and 3D cakes are my most popular offerings. I am completely self taught and had some of the best teachers around – aunts and grandmas!
I also have been working for the Walt Disney company for the past 14 years – from guest services to vip tours to HR, I love bringing a touch of magic to my baked goods and spoil my coworkers with sweet treats whenever I can.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I had just started my business when Covid hit. I was very worried I would have to shut down for good and find a new career path. I started offering cookies decorating kits, small celebration cakes and just about anything to keep the kids busy! That truly made my business bloom and get my name out there!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Being creative is the most exciting part of my job. My clients usually give me full creative freedom and I love seeing their reaction when I present them with their beautiful cakes and treats.
How do you define success?
Success is very a very personal concept. Do I feel like I’m somehow successful? Yes. Do I feel like I still have a long way to go? Absolutely yes. I felt very accomplished when I was selected to partecipate in 2 food network shows and I had a few celebrities enjoy my creations.
Pricing:
- Because everything I make is homemade and custom, my clients understand that they’re getting a truly unique piece of art. My cakes usually start at 150$, cookies at 60$ per dozen.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.daisycakesorlando.com
- Instagram: @daisycakesorlando
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1X72W2do4H/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Image Credits
All pictures belong to me, taken and edited by myself
