{{Page::content('home-slider')}}

<!-- Popular Categories area start here -->
<div class="popular-categories-area section-bg section-top pb-100 cat-area">
  <div class="container">
    <div class="section-header-area">
      <div class="row align-items-center">
        <div class="col-md-6">
          <h3 class="sub-title">Our Specialties</h3>
          <h2 class="section-title">Popular Categories</h2>
        </div>
        <div class="col-md-6 text-md-end">
          
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>

    <div class="row mt-5 g-4">
      <!-- 1 -->
      <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6">
        <a href="{{@SITE}}/shop/mini-celebration" class="cat-card-link">
          <div class="card cat-card">
            <div class="cat-img-wrap">
              <img src="https://bake2bash.nl/uploads/category/birthday.jpg" class="card-img-top" alt="Mini Celebration">
            </div>
            <div class="card-body">
              <h3 class="categorie-name">Mini Celebration</h3>
            </div>
          </div>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- 2 -->
      <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6">
        <a href="{{@SITE}}/shop/cup-cakes" class="cat-card-link">
          <div class="card cat-card">
            <div class="cat-img-wrap">
              <img src="https://bake2bash.nl/uploads/category/cupcakes.jpg" class="card-img-top" alt="Cup Cakes">
            </div>
            <div class="card-body">
              <h3 class="categorie-name">Cup Cakes</h3>
            </div>
          </div>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- 3 -->
      <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6">
        <a href="{{@SITE}}/page/customized-cake" class="cat-card-link">
          <div class="card cat-card">
            <div class="cat-img-wrap">
              <img src="https://bake2bash.nl/uploads/category/customizedcake.jpg" class="card-img-top" alt="Customized cakes">
            </div>
            <div class="card-body">
              <h3 class="categorie-name">Customized cakes</h3>
            </div>
          </div>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- 4 -->
      <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6">
        <a href="{{@SITE}}/shop/special-diet-cakes-1" class="cat-card-link">
          <div class="card cat-card">
            <div class="cat-img-wrap">
              <img src="https://bake2bash.nl/uploads/category/weddingcake.jpg" class="card-img-top" alt="Special Diet Cakes">
            </div>
            <div class="card-body">
              <h3 class="categorie-name">Special Diet Cakes</h3>
            </div>
          </div>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- 5 -->
      <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6">
        <a href="{{@SITE}}/page/nakeds" class="cat-card-link">
          <div class="card cat-card">
            <div class="cat-img-wrap">
              <img src="https://bake2bash.nl/uploads/category/dreamcake.jpg" class="card-img-top" alt="Nakeds">
            </div>
            <div class="card-body">
              <h3 class="categorie-name">Nakeds</h3>
            </div>
          </div>
        </a>
      </div>

      <!-- 6 -->
      <div class="col-lg-3 col-md-6">
        <a href="{{@SITE}}/product/bento-box" class="cat-card-link">
          <div class="card cat-card">
            <div class="cat-img-wrap">
              <img src="https://bake2bash.nl/uploads/category/nakedscake.jpg" class="card-img-top" alt="Bento Box">
            </div>
            <div class="card-body">
              <h3 class="categorie-name">Bento Box</h3>
            </div>
          </div>
        </a>
      </div>

          </div>
  </div>
</div>
<!-- Popular Categories area end here -->

<!-- Palette-driven styling -->
<style>
  :root{
    --rose:#FFBCBA;   /* soft pink */
    --ink:#000000;    /* black */
    --mint:#B2E6E3;   /* mint */
  }

  /* Background w/ subtle pattern + tint */
  .cat-area{
    background:
      white;
  }

  .sub-title{
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.5px;
  }
  .section-title{
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size:36px;
    font-weight:800;
  }

  /* CTA */
  .cat-cta{
    display:inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose), var(--mint));
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 10px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 2px solid var(--ink);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .cat-cta:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12); color: var(--ink); }

  /* Card */
  .cat-card-link{ text-decoration:none; }
  .cat-card{
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    transition: transform .20s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .cat-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15); }

  .cat-img-wrap{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3; /* keeps images tidy without touching the <img> tag */
  }
  .cat-img-wrap img{
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform .35s ease;
  }
  .cat-card:hover .cat-img-wrap img{ transform: scale(1.06); }

  /* Tiny label */
  .cat-chip{
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    background: var(--rose);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border: 2px solid var(--ink);
    border-radius: 999px;
    letter-spacing:.5px;
  }
  .cat-chip.alt{ background: var(--mint); }

  .cat-card .card-body{
    padding: 18px 18px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,188,186,.18) 0%, rgba(178,230,227,.18) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  }

  .categorie-name{
    color: var(--ink);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--ink), 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  }

  /* optional blinking icon class from your snippet */
  .icon-blink { animation: iconBlinkEffect 4s infinite; }
  @keyframes iconBlinkEffect {
    0% { color: var(--ink); }
    20% { color: var(--rose); }
    40% { color: var(--mint); }
    60% { color: var(--ink); }
    80% { color: var(--rose); }
    100% { color: var(--mint); }
  }
</style>

<!-- Material Icons (kept) -->
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/icon?family=Material+Icons" rel="stylesheet">





<!-- About Area start here -->
<div class="about-area section" style="background: url('https://inway.com.in/bake2bash/ui/images/about-bg.webp') no-repeat center center/cover; padding: 60px 0; color: #fff;">
    <div class="container">
        <div class="section-header-area text-center" style="margin-bottom: 50px;">
            <h3 class="sub-title" style="color: black; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px;">About Us</h3>
            <h2 class="section-title" style="color: #fff; font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;">The Sweet Journey of <br /> <span style="color: black;">Bake2Bash</span></h2>
        </div>
        <div class="story-box-slide row g-4">
            <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
                <div class="single-story-box" style="background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); padding: 20px; color: #333; transition: transform 0.3s;">
                    <h3 class="story-title" style="color: #ff6f61; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Journey of <span style="color: #333;">2016</span></h3>
                    <p class="story-content">Our story began in 2016 with a passion for baking and a dream to create delightful cakes for every celebration. From a small home kitchen to happy celebrations, Bake2Bash started its journey.</p>
                </div>
            </div>
            <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
                <div class="single-story-box" style="background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); padding: 20px; color: #333; transition: transform 0.3s;">
                    <h3 class="story-title" style="color: #ff6f61; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Journey of <span style="color: #333;">2017</span></h3>
                    <p class="story-content">We expanded our menu with customized cakes and cupcakes. Using the finest ingredients, we crafted delights that became part of countless cherished moments.</p>
                </div>
            </div>
            <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
                <div class="single-story-box" style="background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); padding: 20px; color: #333; transition: transform 0.3s;">
                    <h3 class="story-title" style="color: #ff6f61; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Journey of <span style="color: #333;">2018</span></h3>
                    <p class="story-content">Introducing themed cakes for weddings, birthdays, and events, we became known for our creative designs and exceptional taste, winning hearts and celebrations.</p>
                </div>
            </div>
            <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
                <div class="single-story-box" style="background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); padding: 20px; color: #333; transition: transform 0.3s;">
                    <h3 class="story-title" style="color: #ff6f61; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Journey of <span style="color: #333;">2021</span></h3>
                    <p class="story-content">After moving to Almere, we’ve begun baking delicious cakes for our wonderful new customers—freshly prepared with care from our cozy new home-kiosk."</p>
                </div>
            </div>
            <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6">
                <div class="single-story-box" style="background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); padding: 20px; color: #333; transition: transform 0.3s;">
                    <h3 class="story-title" style="color: #ff6f61; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Journey of <span style="color: #333;">2025</span></h3>
                    <p class="story-content">We’ve opened our new store in Almere Buiten Centrum — your exclusive destination for bespoke cakes, artisanal pastries, and our signature specialty drinks.</p>
                </div>
            </div>			
        </div>
        <div class="text-center" style="margin-top: 30px;">
            <a href="{{@SITE}}/page/about-us" class="primary-btn" style="background: #ff6f61; color: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.3s;">Know More About Us</a>
        </div>
    </div>
</div>
<!-- About Area end here -->





