Hello, Blake Makers. An idea (and a business) has been brewing in my mind for a few months now. It’s called the “Blakery,” an online, on-demand micro-bakery. ‘Online’ because it’s, um, online, and ‘on-demand’ because we won’t bake it until you order it. Oh, and ‘micro’ because we’ll start out small.
Like anything great, it takes time to build – plus, creating something out of nothing is HARD. First, let me tell you where we are. We’re in the process of finding/developing some killer-delicious products. The first (to be named/branded later) is a fudge tartlett. What you see below are tartletts in preparation for the shipping test (how will they ship? what will they look/taste like when they get there?) we’re giving these this week.
You’ll notice I said “finding/developing” because the Blakery is going to feature products I find that are amazing, and need to be thrust into the spotlight.
This fudge tartlett is too good not to share with the world, and we’ve even created a version with my peanutbutter dulce de leche.
When the Blakery launches, we’ll tell our story in full – including the story of the baker behind the product. But, for now, we’ve still got a lot of work to do. For instance, this week we hope to finalize a component of the product packaging.
While you’re waiting for the Blakery to launch, check out the two sites that inspired this idea: Tank Goodness and Foodie Boxes.
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Very neat idea. Looking forward to watching this develop.
Whoa! So excited!!!
Wow – those look yummy! And who doesn’t love to say “tartlett”, just like that Friends episode with Jon Lovitz.
What a great idea!! Can’t wait to see it, as well as ultimately the PBDDL for sale too!
Well these sure look delicious! They look pretty sturdy. Can’t wait for the new launch!
Those look wonderful! I’m excited for the new launch. Woo hoo!
Wheeeee!! I can’t wait to see the Blakery!!
yummy yum! those look terrific!
Oooh, those look delicious! I can’t wait to order some and try them for myself. Congratulations on doing what you love and doing it so well.
What a great concept!!! I will gladly test that shipping!!! Those look incredible…
wow, so cool! kind of reminds me of zingerman’s and how they feature products that are great foodie finds!
need someone to send those tartlets to to test the packaging/taste? i’ll volunteer
That is a wonderful concept, I like it. The tartlettes look delicious!
Oh, I can’t wait for you to open! I’m of the impatient type so I will be checking back often. I am so excited.
These look absolutely wonderful! Especially the peanut butter ones! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE chocolate & peanut butter-really there is nothing better in the world. I will be checking in frequently on this very exciting development!
What an exiting time for you! Must be a lot of hard work… but also pretty thrilling.
Sounds like fun! Best of luck with that idea. And those tartelettes DO look good.
mmmmmmmmm those look tasty, maybe top them off with saome candied bacon strips
And you could use some Pop’rs for that Blakery! Yummmm…We’re having a giveaway, so please check us out at http://poprs.blogspot.com/2008/06/giveaway-tuesday.html
got my “beta-tart” in the mail yesterday Thank You !!!!
This was so delicious, and very homey! I loved the flavor, which was very rich. The crust was perfection, even after shipping. I loved the granular texture to the crust.
Oh wow this is all so exciting! Peanut butter dulce de leche? Please tell me you’ve found some incredible way to ship it internationally.
There is a ‘micro bakery’ close to where I live. It was set up to give people who have had a mental illness a job. It’s success though is down not to any charitable intentions but because its product is the best in the area.