MISIA PETA’S LEGACY:
Hilda Calderón (née Velezmoro), aka Misia Peta, passed away December 16, 2013, but her need to constantly keep busy improving the lives of her family—whether preparing & decorating perfect meals or creating a gamut of beautiful handcrafts–continues on through her children and their families.
Her children are multi-tasking, over-achievers. (Scroll down to see what I mean). Let’s just say, Misia Peta’s progeny are a gifted and multi-talented bunch!

Lisa
JD, Computer Consultant, Translator/Interpreter, Entrepreneur, Science Geek, Crafter, Mom to Tatyana & Allie & Misia Peta’s Granddaughter.
***Lisa’s Favorite Recipes: Coming Soon…

Hilda
Wedding Cake Designer, Caterer, Couturier, Professional Baker, Pastry Chef, Editor, Mom to Patricia, Lisa (ME!) & Carlos and Misia Peta’s Daughter.
***Hilda’s Most Popular Recipes: Coming Soon…
***Just a few of Hilda’s past creations….
Sophisticated Wedding Cake
4 tiered Wedding Cake made by Hilda–each petal of every flower made by hand out of edible gum paste!!
Romantic Wedding Cake: Too beautiful NOT to Touch!
3 tiered wedding cake covered in rolled fondant & gum paste flowers. P.S.–Proud mom moment: my daughter getting caught by photographer unable to resist! The things we get away with when we are 5 years old and cute as a button!

Luis
Professional Chef, Ceramicist, Artist and Misia Peta’s Son.
*** Chef Luis’ Most Popular Recipes: Coming Soon…
*** SweetMelon Studio (Artist-Owner)
“The goal of SweetMelon Studio is to spread the joy and energy of artful objects to a larger Audience. Sometimes, a piece, such as a framed composition, may serve a mostly decorative purpose. At other times, the piece may also be functional, as is the case with my Pillows and Clocks. What is true at all times, however, is that each artful object is handmade, original and certain to fascinate.”—Luis Calderon

Olena
Restaurateur, Baker, Editor, Mom to Patrick & Antoinette and Misia Peta’s Daughter.
*** Olena’s Most Popular Recipes: Coming Soon…

Fernando
Sculptor, Interior Designer, Curator, Artist and Misia Peta’s Son.
***Fernando’s Favorite Recipes: Coming Soon…
*** Fernando the Artist:
Fernando has created sculptures from a wide range of materials including: wood, bronze, iron, marble, ceramics, paper, gold and silver.
“Mahogany, Cherry and Maple are some of my favorite materials. The view I have of my work is influenced by the colors and textures of these woods.
My furniture has many pieces, like a puzzle, with hours of dedication to the form and placement of each piece. The wood is cut, glued, carved, sanded and finished. I like a contrast in my pieces by using other types of wood. Details are all precisely designed necessities that allow me to transform my work.” —Fernando Calderon

Carmen
Entrepreneur, Mom to Carmen, Marco & Sonia and Misia Peta’s Daughter.
*** Carmen’s Most Popular Recipes: Coming Soon…

Miguel
Electrical Engineer, Artist, Dad to Sandra, Miguel Fernando, Mauricio & Mariana and Misia Peta’s Son.