Independence Day is nearly here. We will be open regular hours on July 4th and July 5th. Call us now to order your Stars and Stripes Cake.
july 4th
Sunday June 28, 2009
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dear old dad
Wednesday June 17, 2009
As dad day approaches, you might think about indulging him in a Sweet and Salty Cake or a Coca Cola Bundt!
Just call either of our stores: Brooklyn 718.222.0345 or Charleston 843.577.2180 to place your order today. We will be open regular hours.
Don't disappoint dad. And Happy Father's Day to you and yours.
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designed by conran
Friday June 12, 2009
If you are in NY this weekend, we will be signing books and sampling our famous brownies at design mecca Conran.
Stop by this Saturday. Say howdy. Eat some brownies. Browse about. We look forward to seeing you.
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top chefs
Monday June 8, 2009
We had a great weekend at the National Harbor Food and Wine Festival. We signed a few books, ate some great food, and got to meet two of our favorite top chefs: Carla and Ariane. Anybody up for dinner at Ariane's restaurant, CulinAriane, in the near future? And a big shout out to Suvir Saran of Devi for making the festival so much fun.
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contest time
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Folks, do you like a good County Fair Contest?
Once again, we will be part of the Food and Wine Festival at National Harbor. And this time we will be judging a baking contest. So if you live nearby and you have a great recipe, enter for a chance to win a trip to the Cayman Islands. Winners must bring us along.
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mickey and more
Tuesday May 12, 2009
If you live in sunny California, come visit and eat with us as we finish our tour for our Book.
Our first stop is the House of Mickey. We will be at Disney's California Food and Wine Festival from May 21-May 25 (free dessert demos daily).
Next stop: San Francisco.
Come check us out at:
Rakestraw Books on May 26th at 7PM (goodie bags and cakes)
Book Passage on May 27th at 12:30PM (free brownies, ya'll)
Ominvore Books on May 28th at 6PM (come snack with us)
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Granola Shout Outs!
Monday April 20, 2009
Check out two very with it blogs as they rave about our granola! Coolhunting and I Bought it Today.
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Happy Birthday Jessicakes!
Thursday April 16, 2009
The best part of owning a bakery is the fact that we never have to worry about getting a cake. Today, our very beautiful and talented Jessicakes celebrated her B'day with a simple lemon cake decorated by the über-talented Christina. Yes, that is a mini bottle of Patron. And yes, the cake says "Makin' Love". Happy Birthday Jessicakes! We're so proud and honored that you are part of Baked!
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Best Cupcakes!
Thursday April 9, 2009
Today grubstreet ran a story about Nancy Olsen (of Gramercy Tavern fame) rating the city's best cupcakes. We came in at a modest 6th out of 15, which 'aint too bad, we think. However, we have to disagree with Nan's comment that our buttercream was too dense. Obviously, the cupcake was refrigerated (NO!) and it shows in the photograph. Our malted cupcake would have more of a sheen if it were at room temp (which is how all good cups should be eaten). Believe me, I know my babies, and I know what they look like when they've been chillin'... Anyway, check it out here and let us know if you agree with the results!
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Easter Parade
Wednesday April 8, 2009
Aside from our wide array of Easter chocolates supplied by our favorite chocolatier, Jaques Torres, we're offering up some tasty Easter cookies (modeled by our amazing Brooklyn bakers and decorators- Eric, Jessica & Stefania below). Come by for some chocolate, a cookie, and some Easter love! Sunday hours are 9-5 in observance of the holiday.
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Caught on Tape
Thursday March 26, 2009
It was brought to our attention that last nights episode of The Real World: Red Hook featured a very special guest star, and for once, it was not Heather Locklear. We caught a glimpse of the seven strangers munching away on our Red Hook Red Hot cupcakes (appropriate,huh?) Here's the evidence:
As soon as this aired, our cupcakes began talks with their agent to star in a FOX sitcom to air this Fall. The name of the show has yet to be revealed, but ironically enough, Heather Locklear has signed on to the project.
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Welcome Spring!
Wednesday March 25, 2009
As Spring awakens here in Brooklyn, our need to create new and seasonal desserts kicks into overdrive. Today we tested a citrus mini bundt with a lemon curd center. So light, so... Springtime! Come by and see what we're concocting here in our Red Hook kitchen!
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Tarts and Pops
Thursday March 12, 2009
Patrick and Melissa and Fanny of Baked Charleston were part of the Legendary Dinner (a Charleston Food and Wine event). Without further ado, they bring you Almond Lemon Meringue Tarts, Apricot Rosemary Shortbread Bars, and Cognac Cheesecake Pops.
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Needless Things
Friday February 27, 2009
Occasionally we are asked to describe our most precious Kitchen Tools. The list is fairly consistent with what any home baker would recommend (stand mixer, good whisks, sharp knife, etc...). We are rarely asked to describe the most ridiculous kitchen tools-the ones you shouldn't own-the ones you should hide around company. Well aside from the wretched bread machines of the late 80's, I think we should stop making these:
This is an egg separator. It is oddly enchanting, but a complete waste of plastic and kitchen space. You can do the same thing with your hands and it is a lot faster. Is this the worst offender? Is there something else lurking in your kitchen that is even more ludicrous? Let us know.
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Jessicakes Makes Cookies
Saturday January 24, 2009
Today in our ongoing series about the Baked staff we bring you a little bit about our storied employee, Jessica (photographed prepping our very own Black and White cookies).
The Q and A, is, as always the uncensored director's cut. Let it rip...
Name: Jessa Cakes
What Do You Do Here at Baked: Everything
Favorite TV Show: Cosby Show
Movie: Grease
Book: All of the Harry Potter Books...I'm a Pot Head.
Vacation Station: Bermuda to Lay on the Beach
Obama Yay or Nay: Yay
Favorite Dish: Stewed Oxtail and White Rice
Savory or Sweet: Sweet
Your Inspirations: Martha Stewart and Queen Latifah
Drink: Tequila!
How Do You Relax: Tivo
Fave Season: Fall/Spring
Band: Jodeci
On Your Ipod in Heavy Rotation: Acapella by Brandy, See You in My Nightmares by Kanye and Lil Wayne, Best for Last by Adele
Where Are You From: Brookyn, St. Vincents
Strangest Thing You Have Eaten: Shark
Quirky Habit: Very Sharp Pencils
Movie From Your Life: "Brownie Bitch" or Jessa Cakes The Musical
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Got Engaged
Friday January 9, 2009
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Happy 2009
Tuesday December 30, 2008
Wishing everyone a wonderful 2009. We are open New Year's Eve (7am-5pm), closed on New Year's Day, and resume regular hours on Jan 2nd.
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Let It Snow!
Saturday December 20, 2008
Inspired by the snow outside...
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Holiday Cookies from Baked
Friday December 5, 2008
We had a few recipes and a nice mention appear in this month's issue of Food and Wine.
Our Cinnamon Spritz Sandwich Cookies are perfect for the holiday dessert plate. Gorgeous Photo courtesy of Quentin Bacon.
Make. These. Now. (or any of the other cookies that appear in the article).
Happy Baking.
p.s. Recipe Is HERE
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THANKSGIVING PIES!
Friday November 21, 2008
Baked Brooklyn & Baked Charleston are still accepting orders for Thanksgiving Pies. Call now to reserve your freshly baked Chocolate Bourbon Pecan, Autumn Apple (with a splash of whiskey), or Classic Pumpkin Pie for Wednesday, November 27th pickup!
Brooklyn: 718.222.0345 • Charleston, SC: 843.577.2180
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