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A Few Words with Lisa Clark of Petunia’s Pies & Pastries

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I love Saturdays, I mean who doesn’t?  But what makes tomorrow being Saturday even better?  It’s Farmer’s Market day!  If you are wondering what else to add to your list of goodies when you go browse through the market, Lisa Clark, owner of Petunia’s Pies & Pastries, gave me a few suggestions on her favorite Petunia’s items:

“I never tire of the Cowgirl Cookie and the Peanut Butter Crispy Bar. But as of late, my faves include the Peanut Butter & Jelly Blondie, Banana Almond Bundt Cake, Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake, Bumble Berry Pie, Chocolate Hazelnut Caramel Cream Filled Cupcake, Apple Cinnamon Maple Glazed Donut and Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Cookie Cream Pie!” Continue Reading...

Breaking News – My New Neighbor: Saint Cupcake Galore

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1138 SW Morrison St & 12th Ave • saintcupcake.com

I woke up Sunday morning to a great surprise – an email from Saint Cupcake’s owner, Jami Curl!  I had sent her an email as a follow-up to my earlier post on Saint Cupcake but with the bakery’s popularity, I wasn’t sure if she would be too busy to respond.  But I to my pleasant surprise not only did I get a response, but it was such a sweet letter! 

Yummy hot fudge frosting

In my previous post, I didn’t mention their hot fudge frosting since I am slightly obsessed with their cream cheese frosting, but it is definitely another delicious option.  It is the frosting of choice for a few of their cupcakes including the Turtle cupcake which has fudgy chocolate cake, caramel and pecans! I think Jami is best at describing how good their hot fudge is however, “I love it on a spoon, I love it in a cup, I love it on a chocolate cupcake, I love it on ice cream.  But most of all, I love to do this: First, I take the wrapper off a toasted coconut cream dot [their mini cupcake size]. Next, I put the dot in a cup. Then I spoon hot fudge all over the top and freeze it. After it’s somewhat frozen I eat it like ice cream. It’s seriously so good!”  I am contemplating leaving work early just to try it.  You probably should too 🙂 Continue Reading...

The Good for You Donut: Petunia’s Pies & Pastries

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PSU Farmer’s Market • petuniaspiesandpastries.com

Flaxseed, no eggs and no butter – not exactly the ingredient list I would think of to create delicious desserts.  Yet somehow Lisa Clark, owner of Petunia’s Pies & Pastries has mastered it.  She has been able to transform the world of vegan andgluten-free treats from inedible, crumbly messes to high-end, beautiful, delicious pastries that even those without dietary restrictions crave.  Myself included. 

My favorite - Peanut Butter & Jelly Blondie

I met Lisa about two years ago from one of my good friends, Hannah, who studied abroad with Lisa in college.  Knowing of my love of dessert and life-long dream to open a bakery one day, Hannah introduced me to Lisa, who was starting her own bakery, specializing in a gluten-free and vegan menu.  With a charismatic personality and an impressive resume including Papa Haydn, which is renowned for its desserts, I knew her bakery would do great.  Petunia’s certainly has, with booths at several different Farmer’s Markets, products at Whole Foods grocery stores, and catering for weddings.  With an ever-growing list of treats including cookies, pies, and now even donuts, all of which are gluten-free and vegan, Petunia’s never seems to disappoint its loyal customer base. Continue Reading...