Cake and cupcake designer Sachiko Windbiel, originally from Japan, relocated to New York City in 2008 to attend a culinary school specializing in vegetarian cooking and healthful food preparation techniques. Upon graduating, Sachiko began working at a wedding and specialty cake company, where she quickly realized that pastry was her destiny. In 2010 she launched mimicafe Union, where she creates custom-made edible fondant toppers for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops; she also leads classes in how to create them.
You may be wondering why her company is named “mimicafe Union”. In her words:
For the longest time, I dreamed of running of my own cafe, where people could meet and relax with a cup of tea and have some pastries or scones. But owning my own cafe was just not “in the cards” – plus, I now realize how difficult it is run a successful cafe!!!
And “Mimi” was the name of my beautiful cat; she was a long haired, white Chinchilla and she was very special to me. When she passed away, I wanted to honor our connection and her memory. So I decided on the name “mimicafe Union” – with Union representing the joining of my memories with my hopes and dreams. I also like to think that when I make a topper order or conduct a workshop, my clients and I have created a special bond or union. And now with my tutorials at my small studio, the atmosphere is kind of like a cafe; we enjoy some tea and some snacks and fun conversation while working on fondant skills together!!!