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Four decades of cake decorating

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Lisa McCormack sorts through various candy molds at the Decorator Grocery in Peoria.

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Nestled in a residential area of Peoria’s East Bluff, a lonely corner business stands out. With a weathered, white-brick structure, Decorator Grocery lures customers in and whisks them into cake-decorating heaven. “From moms who are doing fun baking projects with their kids to local professionals and those new to the baking and design industry, this store is a great resource,” said Susan Crisler, a loyal customer for about six years.