Posts Tagged ‘real’

Quiche version 2.0 from Sweet Pea Bakery

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Bacon, apple and cheddar quiche

This is an update to an earlier post. Carrie had some great quiche out last week. They were selling well and they tasted great, but we weren’t happy with the presentation. There are plenty of places to get a sad, rubbery looking slice of quiche, and we didn’t want to be just one more.

But how to make it a real Sweet Pea treat, on par with our popular desserts? After some experimentation we decided on a personal-size quiche, made in the same style tart pans we would use to make a fresh fruit tart. Using this method also allows us to offer whole quiche in larger sizes to feed the crowd at your next brunch.

We find the crust holds up better, and is better balanced with the amount of filling. They are easier to serve, and the whole thing just looks nicer. Stop into Sweet Pea Bakery today to pick up one of your own, or call ahead to have one made up for the family. Our number is 586-8200 and we’re here from 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. We hope to see you soon!

The little things, part 3: The carrots in Carrot Cake

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

While browsing the bakery section of our local grocer recently, we noticed something peculiar. There was a cake decorated with orange  carrot decorations on a white frosting. Assuming it was carrot cake, we took a closer look at the ingredients. It never hurts to know what the competition is up to, after all.

To our surprise, though, carrots weren’t listed anywhere on the label. Just like sugar pancake syrup has all but replaced real maple syrup on store shelves, it seems that orange-colored, artificially flavored cake now stands in for honest-to-goodness carrot cake. What is a cake lover to do?

A cake they won't forget. . .

If you require your carrot cake to contain actual carrots, Sweet Pea Bakery can help. Not only do we use fresh, organic carrots in our “Best Ever” Carrot Cake, they are the #1 ingredient! Whether we measure it by weight or bulk, there are more carrots in there than any other item on the ingredient list. We think you’ll agree that’s quite a difference!

But it’s not the only difference. The second ingredient on that list is all-purpose flour. Sweet Pea Bakery Carrot Cake is made with Wheat Montana’s amazing (unbleached, unbromated, GMO-free, locally grown and milled…) Natural White flour.  We spice up the recipe with spices from Fisher Spice that we buy whole and grind fresh when we need them. Just as important are the things we leave out. Things like shortening, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

That’s the Sweet Pea difference: attention to the little things (and the big ones) that make our desserts the local’s favorite. Call us @ (406) 586-8200 today to get your very own Carrot Cake, or stop in to see us at 19 South Willson to choose from our daily selection of tasty treats.