The inspiration:  Once upon a time this little baker was in the corporate world, and loved nothing more than sipping “Arnie P’s” (aka lemonade and iced tea) while taking a 3pm coffee (or in my case, tea) break.  The tangy and tart flavor of the tea and lemonade is so refreshing and makes me feel like I’m really stirring up my typical tea drinking for the day.  So, why not combine the best things about the beverage into a baked good?  I just wasn’t sure my customers would go for it, so I put it to a vote and wahh-laa, the crowds chose Arnie P!

The outcome:  I took lemons, but instead of making lemonade I made curd (btw- why is that word so terrible sounding when the product taste so good).  The tart curd is swirled into the center of a moist and light vanilla cake.  This sweet duo is then topped with a perfect-matcha (haha- get it?) green tea buttercream.  This mini cupcake is the best of both worlds and I think a sweeter way to look at an old cliche ” When life gives you lemons, make Arnie P’s!”

A bite of summer- Arnie P

Strawberry Shortcake Approved!

Welcome to Stawberryland where the berries & their pals are soaking up Mr. Sun and smelling super sweet! 

If you’re new to the area, I’d skip the visit to Angel Cake she is a bit airy, and Lemon Meringue has been tart ever since Huckleberry Pie wouldn’t let her pet Pupcake.  Blueberry Muffin isn’t quite ripe for conversation, and Apple Dumplin is napping for the next couple of months.

My recommendation is to head straight to the namesake berry of the land, because today she is holding a press conference to announce her endorsement of her new favorite cupcake (in just her size) at Treet! 

Strawberry Shortcake:  “Today is a big day in Strawberryland because today is the day that strawberries were treated equally!  That’s right in Treet’s new Strawberry Shortcake (named after your’s truly) there is a perfect blend of fresh picked strawberries from our neighbors at Westmoreland Farm.  These fresh berries did not have to choose between being blended into the cake or mixed into the frosting.  These fresh berries were gentely folded into both to make an equal berry opportunity mini cupcake for all!  Stawberrilicious!  We will now take a question from our sworn enemies.”

Purple Pie Man:  “If I’m the berry best baker than why did you let Treet use the freshest strawberries?”

Strawberry Shortcake:  “Because we can’t stand the ‘Ratta Ta Ta Tat Tah’!  Who has their own theme song anyways?  Plus we knew that Treet would combine the fresh picked berries with the best local grass-fed cream and sweet Tahitian vanilla to make the yummiest cupcake we’ve seen in Strawberry land since Lime Chiffon visited Key West and things got a little crazy with a Key Lime Pie ”

We hope you’ve enjoyed your visit to Strawberry land!  Don’t forget to purchase our Strawberry Shortcake endorsed mini cupcake for only $1 at treetshop.com!

Marvelous Mocha Cupcake- available at The Cereal Bowl

I’m a fan of breakfast food all day- any day. Cereal is my version of potato chips- I can’t eat just one bowl!

So, I can’t tell you how excited I am about our recent partnership with The Cereal Bowl in Cleveland Park.  Now you can get the best of both world’s: nostalgic breakfast delectables + sweet mini cupcakes!  Visit the store Friday through Sunday to get your mini cupcakes from Treet.  The best part?  The ice cold milk to wash the cupcake goodness down with is conveniently at your finger tips!

DC Bridal Event: A Chic Affair post by The Bridal Wishlist: 

 http://thebridalwishlist.blogspot.com/2010/03/dc-bridal-event-chic-affair_30.html

A Chic Affair Petit Fours

“Green & So Delish: Treet Bakery” by Janice Wallace, Editor of The Bridal Wishlist

I recently had the pleasure of attending “A Chic Affair” last Sunday at the Longview Gallery in D.C. It truly was a chic affair. One of the most memorable vendors was Treet Bakery. I sampled the most delish mini cupcakes, as well as, one of their delightful Pretty Petty Petit Fours.

What was more amazing was Theresa’s (Treet’s Chief Sweetness Officer) commitment to incorporating green practices in her baking by using fresh ingredients from local farms. In addition, Treet packages their goodies in 100% recycled and/or compostable packaging, deliver their “treets” in a hybrid vehicle, and will soon work in an office that will run on clean wind power. For me, Treet Bakery puts its money where its mouth is. That’s my kind of bakery.

To find our more about Treet or just to order goodies for your stash, visit their web site.

Thanks to Katie for allowing me to sit in while she is working hard to make this world a better place. You can see what I am blogging about weekdays on my blog, The Bridal Wishlist. Have a great weekend!

Support Epilepsy with Purple Mini Cupcakes!

Help us, help drive awareness for those with epilepsy! All this week, Treet is offering special purple cupcakes with 5% of proceeds going to the Anita Kaufmann Foundation for the awareness of epilepsy! So, take a bite into the beautiful spring weather with a pretty little purple cupcake for a great cause! Available online and at the Bethesda Central Farmer’s Market this week only (3/22-3/28)!

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So if you have been surfing the pages of TreetShop.com recently you may have noticed something snazzy and new on our homepage. We’ve started a new YouTube series entitled K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple & Sweet) from Treet, starring the Chief Sweetness Officer (yours truly). The plan is each month I’ll provide easy tips on baking challenges tha will give the home-baker an edge in the kitchen.

The inspiration for this idea came from my reason for attending pastry school- I wanted to learn how to fix things. That’s exactly what the Pastry and Baking Arts program at I.C.E taught me! It also taught me that I will be paying off student loans for the rest of my life…the philanthropic side of me said, “hey, why not share some of the super helpful tips you learned in school with others so they can save their pennies for more fun KitchenAid attachments”. Thus, my K.I.S.S from Treet idea started.

So, the first K.I.S.S. tip is a “Solution for Cold Buttercream”. I hope all of you Swiss Buttercream lovers out there find it useful! I’d love feedback and ideas for the next segment!

Congratulations to Ashlee from Chantilly Academy for selecting Treet’s new Mini Cupcake flavor…drum roll please…..Mocha Chocolate Chip!!!  There are sooooo many perks to this new flavor – coffee, chocolate chunks, vanilla…who needs Starbucks?  Jk- I still need my caffeine fix too!

In order to thank Ashlee for her flavor brilliance Treet will providing her with an exclusive taste test of the new flavor before it’s available to everyone!

Expect the new flavor to be available online & at the Bethesda Central Farmer’s Market FEBRUARY 1st!!

Mini Pecan Pies

Happy 2010 Everybody!  I had the pleasure of starting the New Year off on a very positive note with my first wedding of 2010!  What a perfect way to “ring” in the New Year with a brand new lovey-dovey beginning!  Plus, kudos to 2010 wedding couples for choosing such an easy year for remembering your anniversary (tip:  in 2020 you will be recieving a china or platinum themed gift).

This very chill bride and groom wanted Southern Bell & Crem Della Crem Mini’s for their “big” day, but they also requested a yummy seasonal twist- bite-sized pecan pies!

Christmas Mini Cupcake Towers

Treet had the opportunity to “deck the halls” with cupcakes for a surprise party last night in Old Town, VA.  The mini cupcake towers were decorated to mimic little edible Christmas trees!  I got so into the spirit of things I munched on a few branches of my own tree when I got home…it was not as delicious…in fact it was prickly and tasted like air freshener.  I hope the party guests enjoyed the smooth and creamy little mini cupcakes on their “trees” better!