Feb
08
These Bran muffins will have your rustic valentine swooning!
Adapted from a Bob’s Red Mill recipe on the back of the package~ The replacement of walnut oil for vegetable oil is a nice dose of Omegas, the apple butter adds depth and the currents give little tangy pops. I also used whole wheat pastry flour which gives the muffins a much lighter texture while keeping it very healthy.
1 cup Wheat Bran
1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour*
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 cup Organic 2% Milk
1/2 cup Molasses (I prefer full flavor)
3/4 cup Apple Butter
1/2 cup of dried currents**
2 Tbsp. Walnut Oil
2 Organic Eggs, beaten
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine wheat bran, flour, baking soda and baking powder. In a separate bowl, blend apple butter, milk, molasses, walnut oil and eggs. Add to dry ingredients give a few turns then add dried currents and stir just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin tin (or paper muffin cups) and bake for 15-20 minutes. Yields 18 *you can find whole wheat pastry flour at Whole Foods **Replace with raisins if you wish.
Feb
07
The Saints?
Or the Colts?
This helmet cake is for the a super bowl party tonight! Everyone have fun and be safe out on the roads!
Jan
28
Flower Girls and Sweetest Thing Bakery have teamed up this year to make your valentines beautiful and delicious. You can order flowers and sweets together or simply one or the other.
Spring arrangement $35/with six heart-cut cookies $45
*sugar cookies are sandwiched with a strawberry buttercream and come packaged in an eco-friendly box tied with a pretty ribbon.

Red Hot tulips $65/with Cupcake sampler $77
*sampler includes 2 of each Red velvet, chocolate fudge, and strawberry ($12 for 6 or $22 for 12)
Orders must be placed by February 3rd - this helps us to obtain the most beautiful, unique and earth friendly flowers and ingredients as possible!!
Pick-up and delivery dates are Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13th. You can pick up your order at The Shops at 5807 - www.shop5807.com - 5807 Patterson Ave 23226. Delivery available ($5-10 fee based on location).
Please call 804-440-0681 or email Kristi kristi@flowergirlsinc.com - for questions and to place orders. Flower Girls also offers custom orders based on your desires!
Jan
18
Jaime and Andres were the sweetest couple and had the cutest love story! I was so excited to make a sweet rustic wedding cake for the wedding Jan 16th. I made them custom love birds for their cake topper. It was carrot cake with Dulce de leche and French vanilla buttercream.
Congratulations to you both!
Jan
07
As Sweetest Thing Bakery officially turns 2, I would like to propose to celebrate more often in 2010!
My Great Grandmother turning 70 in this photo!
My mother and her cousins celebrating, I love the matching outfits!
Look at the mini upside down cake!
This was taken after my parents were married, a great time to celebrate.
This collection of family photo’s my sweet aunt has taken the time to collect has inspired me to find more occasions to celebrate and document this year! Life is just to short. So going into our 3rd year here we invite you to celebrate those little moments and we hope to be able to help with the perfect cake!
Jan
05
Happy New Year everyone! Excited for so many things this year and to get it started here are a few lovely upcycled dessert stands from Burlap and Blue.
Linda is a very creative stay at home mom who sell’s her work on Etsy and writes the interior inspiration blog Burlap & Blue.
The price point for these sweet stands is perfect for giving gifts or if you just need something to display your little sweet treats on!
How about a hostess gift piled high with cookies, brownies, or even cupcakes. You’ll surly be the hit of the party!
Check B&B’s work out here and may your day be a sweet one!
Dec
30
This cake was for an avid fan of Cirque du Soleil! I love the logo for the show and after doing some research online I thought a whimsical metallic look would be suiting!
Dec
15
This cake was super fun to make and I’ve dubbed it the Pink Disco! It was for a 50th birthday.