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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!

Photo taken by Jenna Huntsberger of The ModernDomestic

I love a good guest in the Treet  kitchen! 

For the past few weeks we have been practically hosting our own baking club.  I’ve truly enjoyed all the positive baking enthusiasm amidst the ovens! 

First, our beloved intern from Field School spent 2 weeks learning the tricks of Treet!  If you have never asked a 16 year old their insight on your business, you are missing out!  Yes, what they have to say may have you wishing you could revert back to high school and stuff yourself in a locker. However in the end their youth, social “in-ness”, and honest point of view is completely refreshing.  My intern was particularly brilliant, and I believe you will all soon be catching a glimpse of some of her thoughtfulness on our website. 

Next, we were visited by a very talented blogger from The ModernDomestic.  Not only could she whip up some sweet brownie bites; she was a pleasure to chat “shop” with.  She was also kind enough to post about our visit, “Theresa Luongo Pineilli Serves Up Some Tasty Treats at Treet“!

Ya’ll come back soon now ya hear!

From the perfect Valentine Card verbaige to the color and length of the roses, Valentine’s Day can really pull at the heart strings and stress levels.  This year Park Florist and it’s partners like Treet, are making it fun to shop for your sweetheart! 

Starting February 8th from 5-7pm Park Florist, it’s time for all you hopeless Valentine’s to “smell the roses” (literally) and get your Valentine the perfect gift.  Between romantic flower arrangements, divine chocolates, and irresistible Treets, everyone is sure to make-out (literally and figuratively) great!  Not to mention there will be beer & sweets sampling while you shop!

For more details on the February 8th through February 10th event click here.

"I Heart You!" Treet Box Brownies

“They sure don’t make’em like they used to”- came to mind when I opened my first box of Sweethearts Conversational Hearts this Valentines Day season.  I wanted to make my VDAY “I Heart You!” Treet Box speak the words of love via the little chatty candies.  I was seriously disappointed at my options!  The hearts were just not “speaking my language”!  They had comments on them like “text me” & “hey you”.  What happened to the classics?  I wanted the “love you”, “say yes”, “xoxo”.  Which they did have, but few and far between.  Which leads me to my next gripe- I think the machine that is printing onto the little hearts has a drinking problem.  A very serious one that probably involves bourbon of some sort- judging from the slurred angle of the lettering.  Most of the hearts in my boxes either had NO words at all (what kinda conversational heart is that), the words were barely legible, or the lettering was falling off the heart.  Sweethearts…I hate for it to get to this point, but I think it’s time we see other candies.  It’s not you, it’s me…really.

Theresa Pinelli of Treetshop.com sells baked goods, including some standout brownies ($2.50) and large pecan crescents (75 cents).

Check out Treet’s owner (yours truly) showcasing our sweets at the Bethesda Central Farmer’s Market last weekend in The Washington Post (page E4) Wednesday, January 13th, 2010- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2010/01/12/PH2010011200805.html

As the main article request, please bundle up and continue to support your local farmers, and small food businesses at the winter farmer’s markets!  We’ll be out there on Bethesda Lane every Sunday from 10-2pm with our parkas on, we’d love your support!  Thank you!

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!

Delia Sava from the Arlington Connection helps people still needing great “green” gift ideas in her new article, “Guide for Green Gift-Giving”, and Treet is included in the “good” gifts!  Check it out:  http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=335858&paper=60&cat=104

Dipped in almonds, walnuts or candy cane

The JDRF requested some low sugar “treets” for their holiday celebration for the AT1 group this weekend.  Treet came up with holiday brownie pops!  The pops are low sugar, gluten free, and super festive! 

Check out the nutrition data:  Calories: 69  Carbs: 6g  Sugar: 2g  Fiber: 1g Protein: 2g

These holiday “treets” are so nice their naughty!