WHAT: Most 9-year-old birthday parties are sweet, sugar-filled affairs, and the upcoming birthday festivities for Les Madeleines will be no different. This month, Les Madeleines celebrates nearly a decade of baking up decadent, made-from-scratch treats in Salt Lake City. We can all thank owner Romina Rasmussen for introducing us to the Kouing Aman, a rich, flakey, buttery pastry named 2012 Pastry of the Year by Food & Wine magazine. Join Rasmussen as she toasts to 9 years in the biz--enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and cookie decorating. Happy birthday, Les Madeleines!

WHERE: Les Madeleines (216 East 500 South, Salt Lake City)

WHEN: Sunday, December 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP here or email [email protected]

{Image courtesy Les Madeleines}