PUMP UP THE PUMPKIN!!

October 18, 2017

The leaves change. The seasons change. Our seasonal flavors change. Which means, Pumpkin Blondies and Cookies are back! A tandem with two of my favorite creations. 

They stir up the sweetest memories of my childhood. They make me think of people I'm close to that are not close by. Many images of fresh-baked treats from my mother, my aunts and family friends taking over our kitchen counters. Something about that pumpkin and spice blend I find most satisfying. I have no regrets for the quick shelf life many of these goodies had, thanks to my "just-one-more" attitude.

Continue Reading

A REAL PASSION FOR REAL FOOD

April 26, 2017

I love eating REAL food. And here's why I mention it...

People visit our store every day. And every day, I wind up having wonderful conversations about the health benefits baked into our recipes. The blend of key ingredients that make our scrumptious baked goods, exactly that. For me, those exchanges are almost as satisfying as unwrapping a fresh-baked snack.

I'm especially proud we've stuck to our business model, established over 18 years ago: to open a bakery that uses real ingredients and delivers fresh, flavorful goodness. In every bite. And it's worked! We're not just surviving, we're thriving. With an increasing customer-base, expanding retail reach and diverse press coverage.

Continue Reading

WEST SIDE STORY

January 08, 2017

With 2017 now here, I am also "here." At our new flagship store. Every day, I have the pleasure of opening and closing the front gate at 144 W. 19th Street. What a great feeling. It took me by surprise how significant it is for the bakery to have a home base.

Only open a month and already people are walking in, sharing so many Protein Bakery memories. 18 years' worth of moments I'm finally getting to hear first-hand. Like this one:

"I remember you back in '99, just getting started. When you'd walk in to teach class, I was always hoping to see you carrying those two big bakery bags. I knew, if I could make it through the next 50 minutes, there'd be this sweet reward." 

Continue Reading