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The Weekly Eater

Tada’s journey from science lab to the sweet life

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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Carolyn Tada’s cake creations include a Chanel purse per customer request, at about $150.
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COURTESY CAROLYN TADA
Carolyn Tada shows her versatility with cakes: a pile of money.
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COURTESY CAROLYN TADA
Carolyn Tada shows her versatility with cakes: a slot machine.
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NADINE KAM / NKAM@STARADVERTISER.COM
A lobster tail served over gnocchi is a Longhi’s anniversary special.
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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM
Another of Tada's creations is a Cinderella pillow and shoe cake, about $250, for Make-A-Wish recipient Alana Eliashevesky.
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COURTESY CAROLYN TADA
Carolyn Tada shows her versatility with cakes: a New York Yankees baseball cap.