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French Pastries Get Fancy at Charlotte Patisserie

by Ella D July 22, 2014July 21, 2014

Charlotte Patisserie  (596 Manhattan Avenue)  is like a little piece of France in Greenpoint. Although it’s been open since 2011, recent renovations and the addition of a dining room have […]

Charlotte Patisserie’s Expands to Offer a Full Service Menu & More!

by Jen G June 18, 2014June 18, 2014

(sponsored)We can all agree that Greenpoint majorly delivers on the foodie front – with one exception – lunch. The biggest complaint I get (and I get ALOT of complaints) is […]

The Polish Pastry Experience: Northside Bakery

by Ona A June 4, 2014June 4, 2014

It’s week five of our Polish Pastry Experience—a behind-the-counter look into the traditional pastries that you can find in Greenpoint’s Polish bakeries. Looking to try something new? Wondering what’s best? […]

Recipes Gone Wild: Grandma Ethel’s No-Bake Chocolate Matzo Layer Cake

by Libby V April 14, 2014April 14, 2014

  Drop those yeasted baked goods, my friends, because tonight Passover begins! This very important week on the Jewish calendar, sometimes referred to as the “season of freedom” (what could […]

You’re Invited: Reggae & Cake Blog Birthday! (9/27)

by Jen G September 16, 2013September 16, 2013

It’s been an entire year since we celebrated our blog birthday! We are having a proper party with Cake from Ovenly and this year Reggae from Soul Imperial at The […]

Cake Hero Melissa Torres Dishes on Her Love for Fellow Greenpoint Bakers, Sugar Flowers & Baking for Vogue

by Jenny September 5, 2013September 4, 2013

It’s not everyday you meet a baker so extraordinary she goes by the name “Cake Hero.” One look at the treats Melissa Torres has masterminded and you’ll understand why the […]

RECIPES: SUMMER IS STRAWBERRIES

by Jen G June 13, 2012April 6, 2017

They sell gigantic and often tasteless strawberries all year round at the supermarket, but when the local farmers start wheeling and dealing these heavenly berries, I go insane. Often over […]

RECIPE: RAINBOW COOKIES

by Jen G December 29, 2011April 9, 2012

I’ve had this recipe for Rainbow Cookies on my fridge since last year and decided to make it. Working my first job as a counter girl at an Italian bakery […]

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