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Celebrating Brunch: Mother’s Bistro

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212 SW Stark St & 2nd Ave • 503.464.1122 • mothersbistro.com

To celebrate my friend Alyssa’s birthday, my large group of girlfriends and I gathered at Mother’s Bistro for brunch this morning.  This is definitely one of the best places for brunch in Portland, so despite having to deal with the craziness associated with the Rose Parade downtown, we were all pretty excited when we were able to get a reservation somewhat last minute. 

Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookie

While waiting for everyone to arrive, I couldn’t help myself but stare at the bakery case – homemade cinnamon rolls smothered in frosting, fresh rhubarb galettes, and giant fresh-baked cookies.  I was trying to not eat sweets this week (ok, not the smartest idea when you are writing a blog all about desserts) but I totally caved when I saw these cookies.  They looked incredibly delicious and I figured my friends would have some of it too, plus it was for “research,” right?  Well I’m glad I ignored my diet plan for the day – the Chocolate Chunk Walnut cookie I got was one a tasty appetizer!   Continue Reading...

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...

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...