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‘Pillow Talk’ With Sleeping Expert Dr. Adam Zuber

A good night sleep is essential to health. So what to blame, if you are not getting the satisfying great rest you deserve? If we believe the latest wave of commercials and articles on that topic: Blame it on your pillow! Sadly the pillow industry is a jungle full of false claims that often shatters the consumers’ high hopes. We sat down with top board certified neurologist and sleeping expert Dr. Adam Zuber.   MSM: Finding the right pillow seems to be a big deal these days … Does the right pillow really make such a big difference? AZ: The right pillow makes all the difference in the world, as sleeping is the major part of our life and is where our mind, body and soul rests and recuperates. Without the right pillow one can have restless sleep, restless sleep makes us cranky, less productive and ineffective during the day.  People who snore are restless sleepers no matter how much time they spend in bed, their sleep is non restorative.  Pillows are what make sleep better and the proper positioning provides optimal sleeping position. MSM: Can the wrong pillow cause harm? AZ: For the longest time we used to have thin one inch high pillows, as once seen in President Lincoln’s bedroom in the White house.  Then once we got TV and computers in our bedrooms pillows turned from two to four to king size and extra puffed pillows, but these are effective only to use for leaning on and watching TV, using computers and facetiming not particularly for sleep.  The wrong pillow can cause you to snore, aggravate sleep apnea, cause neck pain, make headaches worse, make your blood pressure high, increase chances of stroke and heart attack and complications of pregnancy.  Wrong pillows can lead you to have crooked faces and wrinkle and age faster. MSM: Is that why so many people feel compelled to invent a new one? AZ: The pillows in the market have not been working and we as humans have been making use of whats available.  None of the pillows have had any medically proven science behind them. Till this point, pillows have only been there for us to lean on and provide a soft place to rest our head but not provide all the benefits that the Sona Pillow® Classic and the Sona Pillow® O model provide.  The first time a pillow was shown to be beneficial for us was when I invented and propagated the Sona Pillow® which uses Sona Positioning® and prevents snoring and sleep apnea.  Since then a lot of pillows have made claims but with no real credible science behind it.       MSM: You are a top neurologist and sleep expert, what made you invent your own pillow?  AZ: As a fellowship trained Board Certified Neurologist and Sleep Specialist working at Neurology Associates of Scottsdale Arizona my expertise and experience in the field lead me to design the Super pillow the only pillow to be ever approved by the FDA for use in snoring and sleep apnea and proven medically effective for the same.  After the ongoing success of the Sona Pillow® I designed the remarkable Sona Pillows® which are perfectly comfortable and instantly effective and usable.  I am the director of multiple sleep labs and I saw first hand the struggles of people suffering from poor sleep, lack of sleep, sleep apnea, stroke, heart diseases and snoring.  I did sleep studies everyday to check what was wrong with people while sleeping and frequently started them on the horrid CPAP.  I wanted to make a pillow that not only helped peoples sleep issues but had multiple other benefits.  The Sona Pillow® Classic and Sona Pillow® O model helps with side sleeping, wrinkle prevention, consolidating sleep, neck pain, snoring and having restful sleep.     MSM: What sets it apart from the competition? What are the benefits? Both the Pillows, the Sona Pillow® Classic and the Sona Pillow® O model, are unique, patented and contain breakthrough technology which remarkably improve sleep. I feel this needs to be shouted from the top of the highest mountain to get the word out there about these revolutionary pillows.  These pillows position the user in a side sleeping position with the head facing downwards, this is a trademarked position used only by these pillows. This patented position moves the jaw forward because of gravity, as you are using the pillow on your side with the head in a downwards facing inclined position thus preventing the jaw from moving backwards and avoiding the obstruction of the throat that causes snoring, sleep apnea and related consequences. The Sona Pillow® was made specifically to deal with sleep apnea, snoring and the sleep disturbances that happen when one is sleeping.  The Sona Pillow® Classic consists of a triangular top for placing the head on either inclined side and moves the jaw forward.  The lower part of the inclines has recess for your arms to extend easily under your head.  This not only helps you to sleep better and prevent snoring and sleep apnea but also avoids the arm from falling asleep under your head.  The pillow is high grade cotton with polyfiberfill and both the pillow and the case is washable, hypoallergenic and mold resistant. The Sona Pillow® O model, is the updated iteration of the Sona Pillow® and is circular in shape with a mushroom top and a raised base.  The pillow is instantly comfortable and can be used on your side or on your back.  This pillow has all the benefits of the Sona Pillow® and more.  The pillow is made of specialized memory foam with a patented shape and cover which prevents wrinkles and creases on the face, this is the only pillow which prevents wrinkles and is an age defying pillow. This is achieved because normal pillows have covers which crease and leaves marks on the users face, also the fillings of crushed memory foam and lumpy materials cause the creases on users faces. This is prevented by using the patented Sona Pillow® O model. This pillow also has

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Multitasking Sportswear? Yes Please!

Active wear has become every wear. It is often stylish enough to make it by the velvet rope and if you are serious about working out and looking great, you have plenty of options that slim you down or keep you dry or simply support your exercises.  One of the new gurus in the active wear arena is Nathalie de Champlain, Founder of Caliloko. She made the sought after ingredient “compression” her main focus while injecting a high dosage of fashionista in her designs. Since she also knows a lot about fitness and nutrition, we felt compelled to direct some personal questions her way. MSM: As a trendsetter in the active wear business, what do you see as the main trends for the coming season? NDC: Since I am a competitive squash player, high-performance fitness athlete, entrepreneur and busy mom of two sons, I know how important fitness, style and comfort are to me – and I’m certain for all who include fitness into their daily routines.   As the fitness, health and wellness trend is increasingly becoming a key part of many people’s lives, wearing compression technology clothing to prevent injuries and reduce soreness is now added to the shopping list. However, technical wear has to be stylish, durable and very comfortable. The coming season will continue to see new lightweight textures and fabrics as well as a lot of matching sets of long tights, capris and shorts with tank tops and sports bras. Tones are more neutral. Women will continue to wear their leggings with hoodies and post-workout lightweight layers. MSM: In a booming but highly competitive active wear market, you saw a niche … tell us what you saw. NDC: Over the past couple of years, after testing compression wear during competitions, long runs, recovery (including while sleeping) after a race or even when we travelled long distances, my husband and I realized that compression clothing helped us recover much faster, reduce soreness and prevent injuries. However, the products available then in the highly technical active wear market were not fashionable and not always comfortable. I saw a unique opportunity to make technical more fashionable clothes by creating a premium range of high quality products — helping to boost performance and prevent muscle injury all while looking amazing. MSM: What sets your brand apart from the others ? NDC: Caliloko is different in many ways. We are technical with a fashion twist. It sets us apart.  Our designs are nothing like what we see out there. We bring the compression wear industry to a new level of experience and a more prominent part of people’s wardrobes. We use body mapping to guide the technical drawings and created patterns and textures that are unique to our brand. We sculpt the body and bring health benefits, with fabrics that are breathable, moisture wicking and anti-bacterial with UPF 50+ sun protection.  MSM: For those who just decided to get fit and dress the part, what work out routine and matching outfits do you recommend to get “started” ? NDC: Fitness is so important for everyone so I recommend for newbies to start slow and gradually incorporate a fitness element as part of a weekly routine. Add fitness in your agenda and stick to it, treat it like a client meeting or an important presentation. I also recommend buddy training. It is way more motivating, fun and consistent. Caliloko is dress ready. You can wear our active tights under gym pants or as a single layer to tackle your leg day or any of your fitness activities such as jogging, running, cross fit training. Should you choose yoga, a long walk or spinning, our recovery long tights are perfect for you. You can also use them for your post-training recovery and some people even sleep in them to reduce soreness the next day. You look good on the street and in bed! MSM: What’s your personal work-out routine? NDC: As fitness and squash are part of my life, they allow me to channel my energy, and feel more balanced as a mother and business woman. I have built in strength, cardio and core training in my schedule and mix it with squash drills and matches. My husband is also very involved into fitness as an amateur triathlete and Ironman. We use compression daily and it allows us to get going and enjoy our high intensity workout routines. He even uses our recovery long tights through the night after a long distance run or bike ride. Since we travel a lot, we also use our long tights on planes and when we need to stand on our feet for many hours. It helps to avoid swollen muscles and reduces soreness. MSM: Any diet secrets to boost the work out results? NDC: We love to eat healthy at home. It is a way of life and it has become even more important when 10 years ago, we learned that my husband’s cholesterol level was too high. As the main cook of the house, I then started to control what we ate; avoiding processed food and red meat. I started to prioritize super foods, fish, grains, fruits and vegetables in our diet. Since then, my husband’s cholesterol level is under control and actually way under the harmful levels. And as part of our fitness, we regularly make our fresh juices (using a juicer) and smoothies especially within 20 minutes after a workout where your body absorbs fuels in the most optimal way. What boosts our workout results is the combination of our healthy eating habits, combined with proper hydration and enough hours of sleep.  For more information on Caliloko and their products, visit them today at www.Caliloko.com [pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10429″]

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Miami Real Estyle – 6174 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach

  6174 Pine Tree Drive is a contemporary streamlined beauty located in Miami Beach. This three bedroom, three bathroom property is complete with all the necessary features to enjoy Miami Beach living at its finest. Private electric gate entry, front porch ocean breeze, clear glass french doors that open to an oversized pool and pergolas for outdoor entertainment. Its proximity is to all that Miami Beach has to offer. Enjoy a walk to the pristine beaches of the Atlantic Ocean while shopping and dining at local shops and restaurants. www.6174PineTreeDrive.com Listing courtesy of The Belkis Jorge Group with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. SOLD!    

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Art Deco Living & South Beach Urban Pedestrian Lifestyle Unite

Where else in the world can you find a single family home of contributing architectural significance in a quiet residential enclave yet right next to the fun of South Beach? The answer is nowhere! OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February, 28th 12-4pm Property Details: 1711 Michigan Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 MLS # A10013457 3 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths 2,267 SF Offered at $1,895,000 For more information visit http://bit.ly/1711MichiganAve-SoBe Take a step back in time in this authentic Mediterranean Art Deco home in the center of all that South Beach has to offer today. Located in the historic, tree lined Palm View residential neighborhood – an oasis just one block to Lincoln Road and within easy walking distance to the beach, New World symphony, movies and dynamic Sunset Harbour. This is a rare opportunity to lead an urban pedestrian lifestyle while enjoying the comforts and privacy of a single family home. The Palm View Historic District location is truly unique. The Palm View district is associated with the earliest pioneers of Miami Beach, Carl Fisher and John Collins. Fisher created the subdivision in 1920 and developed it with the intention of providing some of the finest private residences of the era. Collins was responsible for the oldest structure within this historic district, the Collins Canal, which enabled Collins to transport his produce from the groves to Biscayne Bay. Palm View is also associated with internationally recognized American artist, Henry Salem Hubbell, who resided in the area from 1926-1940. While Palm View is steeped in a wide array of historical significance, there is none more prominent than the rich display of architecture evident throughout the district. There are 10 architectural styles represented, ranging from Masonry Vernacular to Mediterranean Revival and Med/Deco Transitional to Streamline Moderne, then evolving into the Post WW II Modern styles. Mediterranean Revival is the style with the most significant concentration in the area as it was highly fashionable during the city’s booming land development period. Many master architects are represented including Schultze and Weaver, Pancoast, Hohauser, Schoeppl, Skinner and Robert E. Collins. Built in 1946, this meticulously preserved home embodies the optimism that was a profound part of the Art Deco period in Miami Beach. Enter the home through a charming rotunda foyer that flows into the ample living room with vaulted ceiling featuring original moldings and fireplace. The dining room showcases recessed lighting which was considered one of the most luxurious features available in a home at that time. Throughout the home are beautiful original Terrazzo floors and original wood flooring in the bedrooms. The bedrooms are very spacious with bay windows allowing for ample natural light and each includes a bathroom en suite. In the bathrooms are hand painted and signed original murals of native Florida wildlife creating a one-of-a-kind retreat within the home. The expansive kitchen with high ceilings has a pantry and closet for ample storage, and space for a breakfast table. The family room leads to a Florida room with access to a unique native garden with exotic fruit trees designed to attract birds and several varieties of butterflies. The garage has been converted to a studio with a bathroom, fashioning a private area for your guests. The property is zoned RM1 multi-family which permits an additional structure, if so desired.

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Welcome Home to this Private Mediterranean Estate in South Beach!

2484 Prairie Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 Offered at $3,750,000 MLS # A2211934 Madeleine Romanello Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty Tel: 305-282-2133 madeleine.romanello@realmiamibeach.com www.realmiamibeach.com Fully walled and gated, this home offers the chance to have your own personal oasis. 4,144 sf under air, the outdoor spaces are just incredible with 1,200 sf of wrap around, arched porches leading to a resort like pool, spa and patio surrounded by coconut palms, bamboo and mango trees. There is also a beach with a fire pit. The main home has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths including a cabana bath and a half bath. Gleaming marble floors throughout the 1st floor and bamboo floors in the upstairs bedrooms. The classic kitchen boasts Sub-Zero and Wolf gas appliances and dramatic granite countertops. The downstairs features one bedroom with cabana bath and open living spaces that lead out to the wrap around porch and pool area. The stairs lead to a stunning hallway with volume ceilings and 6 skylights. The master bedroom is just spectacular with 15’ plus ceilings, a massive walk-in closet and 2 additional closets plus two terraces, one with a Jacuzzi. The master bath has a seamless glass shower, Euro-style black and white tub, double sink vanity with great light and high ceilings. The other two bedrooms are spacious and inviting with gorgeous renovated en-suite bathrooms and large closets. The guest house is the perfect miniature home with a one-bedroom suite upstairs with its own separate access and a one-bedroom apartment with kitchen on the ground level. It also features two covered terraces with fold-away patio doors so you can bring the outside in! The lower level kitchen and living spaces make it perfect for hosting parties around the pool, while the huge circular brick driveway and spacious gated carport offer plenty of parking for your guests. If you love the convenience of living near shops, restaurants, and clubs but also covet being close to nature, this property offers both! This beautiful, one-family home is located just a mile from fine dining establishments, gourmet groceries, nightclubs and many other luxuries and conveniences. And coming soon across the street, a community park will be replacing the old 9-hole, par 3 golf course. Banyan Tree Park, named for the large trees on the northern edge of the park, will be a 19.4-acre park including a dog park, tennis courts, yoga, Zen, and butterfly gardens, and a boardwalk surrounding a small lake and wetlands along with 1.2 miles of trails and a 1.2 acre children’s area. This stunning home offers the best of both worlds – situated in close proximity to world-famous Miami Beach entertainment yet right in the middle of the calming, natural beauty you can only find in South Florida.

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South Beach Sophistication & Style

Property Details 520 West Ave #601, Miami Beach, FL 33139 MLS # A2212623   3 BR / 3.5 BA 1,944 SF Offered at $2,165,000 For more info: http://bit.ly/1Rexs21 Madeleine Romanello Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty Tel: 305-282-2133 madeleine.romanello@realmiamibeach.com www.realmiamibeach.com Have you been looking for the perfect place to call home? Well look no more! This condo is the epitome of a sophisticated lifestyle! Breathtaking bay and Miami skyline views abound from this light filled 01 corner unit. Stunningly remodeled with the utmost taste and quality, you will be astounded by the level five finishes throughout. What I love about this condo is the floor plan. As you enter the unit, you are met with a unique hallway with beautiful palm trees and windows. The living spaces are comfortable and inviting. The kitchen is open, yet set back, so while it does not dominate the living areas, it offers a practical location to hand your guests drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The separate dining room is a marvelous entertaining space with elegant recessed lighting and smoking mirrors to offset delicate painted fabric wall covering and dramatic Onyx bar with built-in mini Sub-Zero refrigerator. The living area is spacious and wide with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors which allows for unparalleled views over the islands to downtown Miami and the marina. Take in the views from here or step out onto the long balcony and let the cool breeze encompass you with comfort and relaxation. The balcony also offers access to the master and 2nd guest bedroom. All bedrooms are expertly laid out to provide privacy within the home. The master features custom furniture for storage, décor and a bed with fabric covered insulated panels at the head. The master closet is fully built out with a wall safe for all your valuables and the master bath rivals the best resorts and spas in the world with Book-matched slab Statuary marble double sink, counter, shower and bath and the rest in rectangular glass tiles. No detail was missed as even the piping is covered in marble and the faucets glimmer like silver against the marble. The second bedroom is situated just off the living room and the third is off the dining room and currently serves as an office with quality built-ins and grey porcelain wood tile and another stunning bathroom also featuring book-matched Statuary marble. The building has undergone a $2 million+ renovation to the common areas and has abundant light, water views and is Miami Beach chic. Two stories high and floor to ceiling windows, it makes a statement to all who enter. As if the remarkable features of this condo are not enough, the location is one of the best South Beach has to offer! The West Ave corridor is one of the most desirable places to live in South Beach. Just north of the popular South of Fifth neighborhood, you can live the South of Fifth lifestyle for nearly $1 million less. This quiet, highly walkable neighborhood is close to many amenities such as Flamingo Park, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Oliver’s and South Pointe Park, one of the nation’s most beautiful beach parks. The trolley is just across the street, so hop on for a short ride to many shops, restaurants, nightlife and pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road. Sunday may just become your favorite day of the week as you take a relaxing stroll down to the Lincoln Road farmer’s market that takes place every Sunday. And don’t forget about the highly anticipated Crescent Height’s new retail and apartment development, The Wave, that is coming soon. If you wish to venture out a little further, the MacArthur Causeway is right there to take you to the world-famous dining, shopping and nightlife of downtown Miami. Positioned in one of the most sought-after areas of Miami Beach, the West Avenue neighborhood is beyond compare and you will find yourself wondering what you have been waiting for. Make 520 West Avenue #601 your own personal sanctuary. We know you’re going to be very happy here. Welcome home! Home Features: $45K Sound & Video System & Full Home Automation with Sonos Components and RBH Speakers Custom Built-Ins in Master, Office & 3rd Bedroom Double Window Treatments Unique Painted Fabric Wallpaper Recessed LED Lighting Book-matched Statuary Marble & Quartz Bathrooms Quartz Cesar Stone Solid Sink in Powder Room Remote Powered Solar & Blackout Panels Throughout Nest AC Thermostats & Smoke Sensors Duravit Bath Fixtures Onyx Bar with Built-In Refrigerator White Glass & Porcelain, Wood & Tile Flooring Built-In Wall Safe Gaggenau and Sub-Zero Appliances Exclusion Dining Lighting  

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The Americas Cake & Sugarcraft Fair

Photography by Lotus Photography Last weekend, thousands of people from around the world gathered for a common purpose: the celebration of cake decorating. The Americas Cake & Sugarcraft Fair and Satin Ice hosted a successful cake artistry event including several features: an edible fashion show, 75 hands-on courses and demonstrations, wedding cake inspirations, Chocolate Zone, Author Zone, and much more. Cake Central’s Sugar Arts Fashion Show featured the latest in edible couture and Team Ireland was crowned champion of the Live Global Cake Challenge. Notable features include the awards ceremony, when Betty Van Norstrand was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her cake design accomplishments and pioneering ways of the industry. Celebrity appearances involved big names in the cake business such as, Buddy Valastro, Roland Mesnier, Mich Turner, and Ron Ben-Israel. “Satin Ice is thrilled to have created this unforgettable experience and we look forward to seeing the cake fair grow in tandem with the popularity of cake decorating and sugarcraft industries in the U.S. and beyond,” shared Kevin O’Reilly, founder of Satin Ice and The Americas Cake & Sugarcraft Fair. For more information on The Americas Cake & Sugarcraft Fair, please visit www.cakefair.com Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @cakefair

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WoW Lens: The Future of Smartphone Cameras

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have completely customized our ways of living. It is now easier for people to pick and choose the content they like and incorporate it into their own profiles, allowing for them to comment and curate as they see necessary. The outcome? The demand for bloggers to seek new and innovative ways to keep tech savvy visitors interested in both content and visual graphics. Bloggers have begun to document events, places, items and tutorials in order to form more personal relationships with their audiences and create an open form for communication with their followers. Smartphone cameras have played a key role in this rapidly growing digital era. It has revolutionized the way photos are viewed and taken and has allowed for bloggers to stay up to date with the news hungry and visually orientated culture we have become. Recent technology has allowed people to capture some impressive shots, but the built-in camera lens is quite limited and not capable of capturing professional quality images. However, the creators at AppBanc, LLC, a Silicon Valley company, have found a way to enhance the photographic capability of mobile devices by creating a smart lens case for phones that can rival the performance of professional cameras and allow bloggers to appeal to their audience. WoW Lens, the slim yet protective phone case that allows you to switch between lenses has been introduced to the digital world. The carousel technology allows you to choose from five specialty lenses. The Original iPhone Camera Lens uses the built-in camera while still carrying your phone in the protective case. The Macro Lens extends the depth of field of the iPhone’s macro range, which enables the phone to capture amazingly close subject photography. WoW Lens’ Wide-Angle Lens increases the iPhone’s camera view by 30º not just horizontally, but also vertically, providing users with 180º camera view increase. The fun Cameo function isolates the subject of the photograph and adds a smooth vignette around the subject. This feature heightens skin tones, colors and adds an alluring composure to facial features. Lastly the Polarized Neutral Density Lens is extremely high quality. This lens helps tone down bright daytime lighting, reduces glares and adds a blur effect to motion pictures. WoW Lens is also extremely practical. The carousel is approximately the height of two quarters stacked on top of each other and the case is only a few millimeters taller and wider than the actual phone. The polycarbonate plastic shell ensures that the phone will continue to be lightweight, meaning the phone can still easily fit in your pocket and the days of having to carry cumbersome camera bags and switch between bulky lenses are long gone. The nifty little case is bundled with an innovative app called eZoom. EZoom brings the new concept of lossless zooming to both live image shots and images that are already stored in your library. When you crop and enlarge a photo on eZoom, the clarity remains crisp. This patented technology adds more pixels to the image you cropped. In fact, you can choose how many pixels you want. This means that any photo taken with the WoW Lens and then cropped on eZoom can be enlarged and printed without the fear of an image becoming too pixilated. Most smartphone users tend to employ their phones as their principal photo gallery, and would therefore benefit from eZoom’s made-for-smartphone software. Inventions such as WoW Lens can help bloggers maintain a steady following. The WoW Lens’ portability allows for bloggers to document events as they are on the go. The high quality and professional looking images captures the attention of readers, who will want to continue to explore and read further into the blog. For Miami bloggers, WoW Lens can prove to be an essential tool. With so many cultural events and nightlife happenings occurring almost daily, bloggers can engage their readers on an article that is to come by simply snapping a photo and posting it along with a tagline on all social outlets. A simple snapshot could encourage a reader to attend an event, share the post or even start a conversation. The possibilities and challenges with the always evolving technology era we live in are endless, and WoW Lens is one tool that will help us not fall behind. Compatible with iPhone 5/5s and iPhone 6 (coming soon) Available in black, white, magenta, and copper For more information, please visit wow-lens.com

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The Wonderful World of Cakes

Photography by Ryan Brenizer If you love cake, you’re in for a treat at The Americas Cake and Sugarcraft Fair. Hosted by Satin Ice, a collection of premium fondant products by Satin Fine Foods, the fair offers all things sugar, sweet, and some of the most spectacular and creative cake artistry in the world. The three-day festival is equipped with tons of fun and activities suited to satisfy your sweet tooth and a stacked lineup of celebrity guests: Buddy Valastro, TV’s favorite cake decorator; Mich Turner, cake artist to the stars like David Beckham, Madonna, and the Queen of England; Roland Mesnier, former executive pastry chef to the White House; and Ron Ben-Israel, renowned for his $10,000 cakes, who will speak on “How to Cater to High-End Clients.” Friday night’s festivities include Cake Central’s Sugar Arts Fashion Show and Cocktail Party featuring haute chocolate couture and mouth-watering edible ensembles. Cake designers from all over the world–ranging from a biomedical engineer turned cake artist to high-profile CEOs–come together to give you a show of a lifetime. It’s no secret that wedding cakes have taken center stage at most modern-day wedding receptions. The Wedding Zone, located at the center of the show floor, will showcase outrageous wedding cakes that look like they have been pulled straight from an extravagant wedding cake TV series. While the entire fair is kid-friendly, these tiny pastry chefs in-the-making will enjoy special ‘treat’ment at the Kids Zone. They will engage in activities such as cupcake decorating and fondant designing. Calling all chocolate lovers–the chocolatier in you is sure to be awakened by the Chocolate Zone offered at the fair. Learn how to best temper and sculpt chocolate for your tasteful needs. Talk about delectable art! The Sugar Arts Zone will consist of anything you need to know about fondant and gum paste methods. Possibly the most interactive and charming segments of the show are the 36 hands-on classes taught by top cake decorating instructors. Defy gravity with the Oriental Stringwork class taught by Toba Garrett. Instructed by Lisa Mansour, create the classic designer Chanel bag as a girly cake topper. You can also tap into your royal side with the Fit for a King – Making Spectacular Crowns, led by Susan Trianos. Be sure to reserve your spot online fast, as they are filling up quickly! If you’re looking for a full-on demonstration of cake artistry, this fair really thought about everything. Lively demonstrations are only $20 for an hour. Talk about a bargain! Probably one of the most notable events of this fair is the Live Global Cake Challenge. Cake artists from around the world will compete to win the grand prize of $10,000 and you could be there to witness history in the making. For this year’s theme, “Homeland,” each team will be required to create a cake representing their home country. Even more spectacular, you won’t see any cake measuring less than 36 inches in height–now that’s majestic cakes at its finest! You will also see designed cakes everywhere you turn as there will be another cake competition hosted, where cake artists will showcase their designs in hopes of being awarded at least $5,000 in prizes. Want a chance to exhibit your own cake designs? Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to display their own products, and in turn will reach millions of professionals in the field. You can download your application on the website to reserve your spot. The weekend-long fair will be taking place September 18-20, 2015 at the Orange County Convention Center & Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, Florida. With all the over-the-top festivities throughout The Americas Cake and Sugarcraft Fair, it’s safe to say that 3-hour car ride from Miami is well worth it! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.cakefair.com

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