Creating Edible Art

Pastry chef Jutta Bach created La Joconde in 2006.

Joconde is a patterned ribbon sponge cake named for the Mona Lisa – which is called La Joconde by the French – and it is one of her favorite design elements.

Jutta graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking Program at Western Culinary Institute in Portland Oregon. She also received formal training in architecture and design in Germany, and this perfect combination of skills is resulting in what many Oregon wedding planners consider the best and most creative cake designs in Portland.

Jutta’s German background, her love for French cuisine, and her appreciation for the beauty and bounty of the Pacific Northwest find unique expression in her cake flavors and style.