Um . . . yes. . . I know. . . .it's been quite a while since I've posted last. No excuses. Really. Truly. Sometimes it's just hard coming up with something to write about that I think that people would want to read.
So, things have happened since my last blog in November. At the Barrie Farmer's Market (www.barriefarmermarket.com) we've introduced the Cheeky-ta-Barista. What's this, you ask? It's a homemade line of gourmet beverages, ranging from cappuccinos to homemade apple cider (yes - I make this in my kitchen using real apples). It's really picking up in popularity at the Market because now there's an alternative to the only coffee that was offered until the point Cheeky-ta-Barista was born and because customers are noticing how fantastic the quality is. Am I barista? Heck, no, but I do take the title quite seriously.
What else has happened is the offering of Cheeky Gourmet Waffles. These are belgium waffles, baked right in front of your eyes at the Farmer's Market, and customers have their choice of toppings to include any or all of: homemade blueberry sauce, whipped cream, icing sugar, pure maple syrup. These are so good that I often had one for breakfast myself. And this got me thinking. . .
Is there any place in Barrie that offers a breakfast delivery service? If there is, I haven't heard of it. So I thought, why not offer a Gourmet Waffle Delivery Service along with selections from th Cheeky-ta-Barista? Yup - so, I did it, and you know what? It's picking up.
Basically, customers can order waffles and cappuccinos, lattes, expressos, americanos, hand-pressed lemonade, apple cider, gourmet hot chocolate, fantastic coffee and tea for delivery to their door - at any time of the day! The only catch is, since Cheeky Treats is not a huge conglomerate of a business ("tanks-a-god" to coin the phrase from my friend Mary) I just need at least a day's notice. Hey - a little planning has never hurt anyone (um . . .that I know of).
And finally, the Cheeky Treats website is in the process of being updated - will be completed by the end of this week! My gal pal Janette of Scoop Media (www.scoopmedia.ca) has taken the bull by the horns and is updating, updating, updating. You will find new pics and new gourmet dessert options - and there are a LOT! www.cheekytreatsboutique.com
So what's next, you ask? Well, I'm lining up business for the summer - looking at getting into different Farmer's Markets all over Ontario, which will be such a blast!
Ok - back to baking! Oh, and don't forget that St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. . . come and get your O'Cheeky Treats!
Cheers!
Nadia
