Susie’s Shortbreads (1589 Dresden Row) has been providing Haligonians with sweet relief for nearly a decade, doling out artfully created treats on downtown for six of those years. With a milestone on the horizon, and a lease expiry this summer, owner TJ Peach took a closer look at the shop’s business model and in realizing […]
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Mary Stewart’s Sweet Deal
Awhile back, we spoke to the delightful Mary Stewart, whose 365-song-a-day project recently reached its mark. Now Stewart is re-working the songs and looking for funding to help produce an album from the best recordings. In return for your dollars, she offers a series of donation rewards through delicious baked-goods imagery— for example, a “Chocolate Chip Cookie” package ($60 donation) entitles you to an autographed album, entry to a CD release party, a liner note thank-you and a handmade bracelet. If you want to be recognized in Stewart’s liner notes, the funding cut-off is this Thursday – check out
Emergency cupcake kits from Gateaux Rose
Gateaux Rose wants you to be prepared for Earl. Their Emergency Cupcake Kits include: “three slender pocket sized travel birthday candles; five safety matches; one package of emergency raisins; nine compact (mini) emergency cupcakes in high energy producing chocolate flavored cupcakes with red cross topper or blueberry storm cupcakes with life vessel topper.” Cupcake Kits […]

