Posts about Bakeries

I can’t bake all the time, and sometimes it is nice to enjoy cupcakes baked by someone else! I’m also interested in what other people are doing, what established bakeries–big names and the little guys–are creating and selling, and what their shops are like.

Macarons by Amélie

Posted on May 2, 2013

Baking cupcakes is of course my true passion, but it doesn’t hurt to try new things in the world of baked goods! I’ve had friends and blog readers ask if I ever bake other sweets. Ok, ok, I do! I … Continue reading →

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Tasting Tour NYC: Crumbs

Posted on January 29, 2013

There is a Crumbs near my office, and, though I pass it all the time, I never go in. I honestly never find bakeries that tempting, because I’m usually baking myself. However, it’s been awhile and I was craving a sweet bite. Even a chain would do… Continue reading →

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Tasting Tour NYC: Butter Lane

Posted on December 11, 2012

I was happy to be included with other local bloggers in a tasting preview of Butter Lane’s dessert ideas for 2013. Mini cupcakes we tasted included Chocolate Mint, Blueberry Banana, Strawberry Vanilla, PB&J and Banana, and many more. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tour NYC: Prohibition Bakery

Posted on October 23, 2012

On the Lower East Side, you will find this small cupcakery baking with booze. Oh, you read that right, these sweets are all liquored up! Continue reading →

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Tasting Tour NYC: Ovenly

Posted on September 25, 2012

I took Edible Brooklyn‘s Meet Your Maker tour last week and chose Ovenly as my destination. Owners Erin and Agatha opened their storefront bakery in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in 2010. Other than their own retail store, Ovenly supplies bar snacks and breakfast pastries to many cafés, bars, and other stores. Continue reading →

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