1) Read “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho

2) Watch Stewart Smalley skits from SNL – noted “I am good enough and gosh darn-it- people like me!” line

3) Read old notes passed from best friend in high school with motivational quotes (back then written for bad break-ups), “When life gives you dirt, vacuum!”

4) Watch motivating movies: “Cinderella Story”, “Shrek” (1 through 3), “Beauty and the Beast” (this is not motivating but I like Disney cartoons), and in the spirit of the season “Elf” and “The Christmas Story”

5) I bake!  I bake recipes I love from my very beginings as a baker like cheesecake, carrot cake, pumpkin whoopie pies, red velvet cake, macaroons, etc.  Then I share what I’ve baked up with my NYC pals.  There is nothing like a smiling face after biting into something you’ve baked up to make you “think you can”!

So, Treet meet New York, New York meet Treet.  I know we’ll be the best of friends!

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!