A heavy year ranging from current affairs to thought-provoking television series, Jamie Tung at Buttermere is at a loss for words, but finds comfort in expressing through her distinct creations.

“This year, we wanted to dive a little deeper and create pieces that are not only lighthearted and entertaining in appearance, but also symbolic of serious subjects in the modern society,” shares Jamie Tung, pastry chef and owner of Buttermere Patisserie. The Buttermere brand is known for their charming and playful confections and this Halloween, Buttermere is offering their Halloween tradition, the Team Spooky mini set, along with two themed cakes designed after the social phenomenon, Squid Game.

Created with fall and winter flavours in mind, the Team Spooky mini set returns this year with the Wicked Witch, a sesame and cherry compote hazelnut praline; the Mummy, an iconic figure made with caramelized apple, chestnut cream and vanilla biscuit; the Pumpkin, a bright orange pumpkin cheesecake with pineapple compote and chocolate sablé; and Darkness, an Ovaltine and raspberry compote choux with sesame streusel. Visually cute and cartoon-like, the mini set reflects Buttermere’s brand look, but symbolically, each character was created with the underlying reference to the loss of life this past year.

To further explore the darkness of humanity, Buttermere has also created two cakes designed after the recent popular Netflix series, Squid Game. Both unmistakably visual representations of the gripping series, The Masked cake, a sesame hazelnut praline cake, features the shapes presented on the players’ invitations and the game guard masks while the Player’s Casket cake, a twisted take on a traditional tiramisu, directly displays the eventual fate of all but one player – death.

At $60 for the Team Spooky mini set and $65 and $68 respectively for The Masked and Player’s Casket cake, Buttermere’s Halloween treats are available for pre-order on Buttermere’s website for delivery or pick up on October 29, 30, and 31. Delivery is available within the Greater Vancouver Regional District and pick up can be arranged at either Buttermere Café or Torafuku during regular business hours. As Jamie sees it, Halloween is more than sweets and spookiness – it can also be an avenue for exploring unfamiliar perspectives in life.

“Life is like a game. There are many players. If you don’t play with them, they’ll play with you.” – Squid Game.

Explore the Darkness of Humanity With a Touch of Sugar at Buttermere Patisserie