Essen Bakery Launches “Babkas for Blankets for Women in Africa” in March
Baked Goods / Causes / East Passyunk

Essen Bakery Launches “Babkas for Blankets for Women in Africa” in March

Essen Bakery owner Tova du Plessis, who hails from South Africa, is launching a campaign to help women in her homeland who are dealing with the harsh realities of poverty, food insecurity, and rape. The initiative is called Babkas for Blankets (for Women in South Africa), and it launches on Wednesday, March 1 in commemoration of Women’s … Continue reading

Easter & Passover Specials at Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop
Baked Goods / Fishtown / Holidays / South Street

Easter & Passover Specials at Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop

Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop will be offering several holiday themed goodies for Easter and Passover. They are available for pre-order now at both locations. Holiday pickups begin on Wednesday, April 13th. Pickup locations and hours are below. 1255 Marlborough Street (Fishtown)215-203-1980Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12pm-3pm / 3:30pm-8pmSaturday 10am-8pmSunday 10am-6pm 1424 South Street (South Street West)215-315-8406Monday 10am-4pmTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-7pmNo weekend … Continue reading

Candace McQueen: The Cheesecake Queen
Baked Goods / Food Startups / Women's History Month

Candace McQueen: The Cheesecake Queen

Candace McQueen didn’t set out to be in the food business. But cooking was her late husband Jarredd’s passion. One day early in the pandemic, he decided to try his hand at making a cheesecake. It turned out so good; they knew it was something special. Then, he posted a picture of it on social … Continue reading

Betsy Ross House and American Heritage Chocolates Collabs with Old City’s Oui Pastries
Baked Goods / Chocolate / Holidays

Betsy Ross House and American Heritage Chocolates Collabs with Old City’s Oui Pastries

Betsy Ross House and American Heritage Chocolates, a unique colonial chocolate recipe, has teamed up with Old City neighbor CJ Cheyne, who is the chef/owner of Oui Pastries, to showcase the chocolate this holiday season.  CJ has created a delicious chocolate fudge pecan oat bar that will be sold in the shop located at 160 … Continue reading

Beehive Bakeshop Opens in Fishtown
Baked Goods / Bakeries / Fishtown / Openings

Beehive Bakeshop Opens in Fishtown

Elisabeth Beraquit, 29, originally from Brigantine, NJ, was on track to be a tax accountant for the rest of her life. She acquired a business degree in 2014 and became a CPA in 2016.  Baking has always been her true passion, though. The hobby kept her sane while quarantining in the early days of the … Continue reading

Flakely Gluten-Free Bakery Pop-Up at Pinwheel Provisions in Narberth
Baked Goods / Gluten Free / Main Line

Flakely Gluten-Free Bakery Pop-Up at Pinwheel Provisions in Narberth

Flakely, a Main Line-based gluten-free baker of artisan bread and French pastries, will pop up and fully take over the Pinwheel Provisions storefront located at 121 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA, starting on June 30 through August 7. Pinwheel Provisions, who had been carrying Flakely products since last year, will be going on vacation and … Continue reading

Tiffany’s Bakery to Launch New “DOYO®” Donut on National Donut Day (June 4)
Baked Goods / Bakeries / Center City / Donuts

Tiffany’s Bakery to Launch New “DOYO®” Donut on National Donut Day (June 4)

Get ready to add “DOYO®” to the list of Philly phrases that have become synonymous with the city. Pronounced dough-yo, this unique donut is the latest offering from Center City-based Tiffany’s Bakery and might just be the best donut you’ve ever had. It’ll be available on June 4 which is National Donut Day! What makes … Continue reading

Product Corner: Granola Factory
Baked Goods / Lehigh Valley / Products / Sweets

Product Corner: Granola Factory

It’s Fall 2020, and the pandemic has changed the way we eat. We make fewer trips to the grocery store. We work from home. We cook more. But one constant remains: the need for delicious food made from real ingredients. The Granola Factory understands this need and is introducing Granola Factory at Home, providing customers … Continue reading

Flakely Gluten-Free Launches New Web Store (Promotional Offer)
Baked Goods / Gluten Free

Flakely Gluten-Free Launches New Web Store (Promotional Offer)

You can now order fresh, gluten-free bread and pastry online. Main Line-based Flakely has launched its web store allowing customers to conveniently order gluten-free brioche bread, gluten-free brioche buns, and gluten-free croissants at flakelygf.com. For the month of July, they are offering my readers 10% off any order. Use code “PGRUB7” at checkout. Orders can … Continue reading

Celiac Baker Delivering Gluten-Free Bread During COVID-19 Crisis
Baked Goods / Gluten Free

Celiac Baker Delivering Gluten-Free Bread During COVID-19 Crisis

During this difficult time, everybody is rushing out of their homes to the supermarkets to stock up on food and household goods. There’s normally enough to go around under usual circumstances, but during a crisis, people kick into panic-buying mode taking way more than their fair share. People with Celiac disease and living gluten-free lifestyles … Continue reading