

Step into a world of effortless elegance with our Nancy Meyers–Inspired Fruit & Floral Soirée, where baking meets breezy, garden-party charm. In this workshoppe, we’ll elevate classic spring and summer desserts with nature’s prettiest details—pretty florals, vibrant fruits, and those soft, romantic touches that feel straight out of a sun-dappled kitchen scene. Guests will craft their own assortment of mini cakes—choose from pistachio–raspberry, berry Chantilly, or peach–almond—and pair them with petite seasonal tarts like lemon meringue, strawberry-rhubarb, or fresh fruit. We’ll walk through the “how-to” of each component, but the true magic comes in the decorating: layering colorful, jewel-bright fruits and adorning each creation with delicate florals (some edible, others lovingly gathered from the Rose Farm garden, weather permitting). You’ll leave with beautifully styled treats ready for gifting, sharing, or starring in your next picture-perfect table—each one infused with that signature Nancy Meyers blend of simplicity, beauty, and irresistible charm.

Mary Sanigular is a classically trained Pastry Chef and Baker. Her excitement to create in the kitchen began as a little girl. Captivated by French pâtisseries through her European adventures, she would often be found creating culinary concoctions with her family. Pulling inspiration from the exceptional cooks in her life. Her vibrate food memories whisked her away to pursue a Baking and Pastry Degree through the Culinary Institute at The Art Institute of Denver where she was able to master techniques and expand her skillset.
She has worked in a variety of hospitality jobs from summer camp kitchens, food styling/assisting for a publications, catering for weddings/ special events, baking sourdough bread in a local micro bakery, and leading pastry teams in a restaurant setting. Mary has been featured as one of Iowa Restaurant Associations 2022 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality honorees, and helping her pastry team receive many Best Desserts of Story County awards.
She is an Iowa native with rich German heritage. A wife and mother to three beautiful children. She enjoys creating beautiful food with fresh, seasonal ingredients that bridge the gap between delicious bites while nourishing the body. As an avid learner she is continuously honing in on new skills and is passionate about sharing all she’s learned with others. Her hope is to empower, encourage, and help others re-create long lasting memories in the playground that is their kitchens with skills to feel confident and playful.