Tequila!

Just kidding...I'm not adding a hallucinogenic alcoholic beverage to the menu at Treet, and Pee Wee hasn't put back on his white platform dancin' shoes, just yet! But, I am currently creating a healthy, delicious, scrumptious (why isn't this word used more?) oatmeal cookie using agave nectar; which is a main ingredient of tequila. Therefore, as far as I can tell thanks to it's sweet ingredient this cookie still has the joy potential of Pee Wee, right? Hmmm, that is a lot of high expectations to put on a cookie, but this one could handle it. It is not only sugar free, it's fat free, low carb and (amazingly enough) incredibly delicious...yay agave! Due to it's healthy yet nutty nature I dub this winner- The Health Nut cookie!

P.S. Yes, I just figured out how to add images...

P.P.S Aren't you glad my first image was of Pee Wee? Don't answer that!

P.P.P.S Here is the first photo of The Health Nut...that's right it's an exclusive shot you'll on see here and I only had to pay $1 for it...take that Brad Pitt and Angelina.

Monet

Movie Trivia:
Cher: No, she's a full-on Monet.
Tai: What's a monet?
Cher: It's like a painting, see? From far away, it's OK, but up close, it's a big old mess.

And why is this babble relevant to my bakery business? Because the term and definition so brilliantly quoted here describes what it's like to look for the "perfect"(i.e., non-Monet) Treet location in DC. See from the outside the location looks good - foot traffic (check), good window space (check), able to have a bakery on premise (check), etc., etc. But this is prior to opening the doors, or should I say the "flood gates" (insert loud screams of horror here)!

Today, I learned a great lesson from two very wise women "in-the-know". Even if you are in love with a location, if the actual building is a Monet, you have nothing but a "big old mess" - not a profitable business. So, sometimes the "Van Gogh" location is better - at first site it seems a bit confusing and more of a hassle, but after a second look it has great depth of potential, and a lot more monetary value!

Gloppy

So I'm writing my blog late today, because I have been recovering from my recent sugar induced comma due to the my cookie R&D...while I was out, I enjoyed visiting with King Kandy and Princess Frostine...but who the heck is that Gloppy guy (and what exactly is "gloppy")? -Name this game reference and I will send you a new Health Nut cookie!

Seriously, who has time for sweet sweet sleep when I have to get a business up and running by summer...eek! This week besides the R&D, I've been contemplating locations, and I'm close, but no cigar yet! See the biggest issue is what type of business I want to have: A) Daytime office crowd with potential for some college students (weekdays only) B) The after dinner pre-party 20 something crowd (weekends and nights) or C) The "family time" crowd (after school and weekends). What's my preference? I stick with my tried and true motto, "The more the merrier"! But sadly, that does not solve my dilemma this time. So, on tomorrow's agenda- walk through of a type "A"....to be continued

TLC for R&D- today's topic is to PB or not to PB

This topic will have several follow-up posts as I look to my readers for your opinions....

So, today I'm rolling up my sleeves and diving in to some cookie recipe development for my shop. As I flip through my recipes I keep stopping at my old faithful and personal fav, peanut butter (PB). As I contemplate tempting fate, I think about what PB ever did to deserve a bad rap...who's ever heard of King's PB anyways? And I haven't eaten a Reeses or Keebler Elves (those creepy tree dwellers)cookie in years! Alas, whenever I bring up the topic of featuring a deliciously all natural PB cookie in my shop I get an "eek" or "is PB safe". So, I've done a little research in order to help preserve the integrity of my beloved butter from a nut. Here are some helpful links to the FDA in regards to the peanut recall, and to an article about where the evil peanuts first hailed from.

So, now I turn to the readers to see your thoughts and opinions on PB. To PB or not to PB? That is my question!

And the winner is...Whitesnake

Thank you all for your zeal for competition or perhaps your love of brownies, either way I do have a winner who shall remain anonymous at this time :) You will receive your delicious Treet brownie ASAP (good thing you're local)!

"Here I go again on my own(musical intrelude) going down the only road I've ever known"

A free brownie to the person who can name this tune!

Any-who I thought it was appropriate for my first official blog entry. I've also attached a well themed article from Newsweek: "Striking Out On Your Own". It's a very interesting read that encourages those with an entrepreneurial spirit to keep on trucking during these grim times...and that is exactly what I intend to do! I hope it may potentially ignite the ingenuity in some of my readers who have so many fabulous talents and passions they'd love to pursue!

Today "Treet" was officially introduced onto the Information Super Highway (remember when it was called that?). It's just in it's infant stages since I'm in the midst of a photo shoot still...and by photo shoot, I mean me trying to look as slim as possible in my impossibly over sized chef's jacket next to deliciously chocolaty brownies. So in the meantime, here is the link so you can save it to your favorites (remember this blog to...it's a keeper!): http://www.treetshop.com/

In the words of Bartles and James...."I thank you for your support". Remember to keep checking in to see what I'm cooking up.......

Welcome to the Treet Shop

Tell us what you think about our website.