April 2023

King Charles III will be crowned alongside Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey on May 6th, 2023 The couple’s planned lunch promises to bring “neighbors and communities together to celebrate the Coronation and share friendship, food and fun.” We share those sentiments at Cafe Carmel, and plan to offer our own Coronation Quiche to celebrate the …

  Oink, oink!  Café Carmel will join in all the piggy fun as more than 40 local wineries and restaurants gather for the 13th annual Pigs, Pinot & More event on Saturday, April 15. The philanthropic evening takes place from 5-8 p.m., at the 201 Main Complex in Oldtown Salinas. Start your culinary journey at …

Everybody loves cake, probably because it’s almost always associated with a happy occasion. Made in various shapes in sizes and flavored in dozens of different ways, cake stands alone as a feel-good dessert to be shared with loved ones.  Handmade with care and precision, the cakes can become the centerpiece of any celebration, from birthdays …

Not to be confused with the French delicacy called macaron, the macaroon is a shredded coconut and egg mixture that is baked into a soft and fragrant cookie. While they originate in Italy, there’s far more to these cookies than one nation can provide. Celebrate them on May 31 and try our version of this sweet treat. …

Classic Quiche Lorraine is made with crisp bacon and Gruyere cheese. But did you know that Quiche Lorraine hails from Germany, not France? Also, the word quiche is from the German kuchen, which means cake, and Lorraine is not a woman but a region! Here is another important fact: Cafe Carmel always offers a Quiche of the Day! …

Did you know that the ancient Egyptians invented the art of baking way back in 2600 B.C.? We’ve come a long way since then, and World Baking Day celebrates that progress on the third Sunday of May each year. From classic chocolate chip cookies to English muffins and French-inspired croissants, Café Carmel brings you decadent …

Ruth Wakefield invented the first chocolate chip cookie in 1937… by accident. Out of baker’s chocolate, Ruth substituted a semisweet chocolate bar that she chopped into tiny bits. The Toll House Crunch cookie was born! Our own Sarah Cook has a decadent version that will transport you back to your childhood. Come stick your nose …

Here’s to moms, motherhood, and maternal bonds! There’s certainly a special woman in your life, and Sunday, May 14th is a day for her to relax and be celebrated! Be sure to stop by Cafe Carmel before Mother’s Day and pick up some decadent treats! We will create custom cookie boxes to help you get the party …