Sweets

Golden Spoon: Orange

March 29, 2009 // 3:13 pm

Elie and I made a quick run to Golden Spoon in Orange the other day. It was a perfect day outside and the yogurt was just as good. Elie makes his combo of frozen yogurt and chocolate syrup magical but getting low-fat syrup, with some extra on the side.…

479° Popcorn: Fleur de Sel Caramel

March 25, 2009 // 7:42 pm

“Fleur de Sel is harvested by hand from salt evaporation ponds on the coast of Brittany in France. Unlike factory-manufactured salts, these natural salt crystals are delicate and flaky, with a subtle hint of oceanic flavor. We drench fluffy organic popcorn in smooth, buttery caramel and sprinkle…

A Different Kind of Short Cake (Durkl)

March 19, 2009 // 5:04 am

DURKL, a name that means nothing, yet means so much at the same time. For those unfamiliar, Durkl is a clothing brand based out of Washington, DC. While many brands out there pride themselves on “letting loose” and “not taking themselves too seriously”, it seems that these…

Craving: Sour Cherry Cola Bottle Gummy Candy

March 18, 2009 // 8:38 pm

Anytime I make a trip to the local shopping mall, I have to make a pitstop at the resident SweetFactory and get some supplies for my normally strenuous shopping experience. Among the candies I stock up on is the amazing sweet/sour/cola/cherry experience that is the…

Dunkin' Donuts: Create a Donut for $12,000

March 18, 2009 // 12:01 pm

In a strange turn of events, Dunkin’ Donuts has let go of its entire creative team, created a new website for users to create their donuts, and hopes this will be an innovative way to stay afloat in a tough economy! OK, everything I just said is…

Cake of Resignation

March 18, 2009 // 12:58 am

This guy decided it was time to leave his current job. Instead of the normal packet of papers, he decided it was only proper to present his superiors with a Bavarian cream/fresh strawberry filled vanilla sheet cake that read:

Dear Mr. Bowers,

During the past three years,…

Red Mango: Lucky Charms Are Back!

March 17, 2009 // 1:33 am

Just in time for St. Patricks Day, Lucky Charms are back again at Red Mango! At participating stores only.

Craving: Strawberry Milkshake Oreos

March 16, 2009 // 2:25 pm

Bakerella has opened my eyes to many amazing sweets, this for sure being one of them. I had no idea there even was such a thing as Strawberry Milkshake Oreos, which means it’s time to go walk the grocery store again.