San Francisco Bay Area Times
Charles Farriér is the Monet of cheesecakes. His colorful creations, often topped with edible flowers and glistening jewel-like fruits, are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. We first met him at the Millsmont Farmers’ Market in Oakland, and were impressed by both his delicious desserts and his sincere passion for baking.
At a time when the U.S. Supreme Court is mulling over Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission—after Masterpiece refused to create cakes for same-sex wedding receptions—it does our cheesecake-fueled hearts good to profile a baker who is out and proud, and who derives joy from tailoring his cakes to his loyal clientele’s needs.
In our case, a relative who loves cheesecake is pre-diabetic. “No problem,” Farriér said, while carefully taking down the order. He then whipped up the most delicious sugar-free desserts. He also offers an incredible Vegan Delight cake with hints of vanilla and lemon.
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