Tour de Dufflet

cake! in the shape of a heart!

2012-01-27T14:45:00.000-05:00

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What's new for Valentine's Day at Dufflet? Glad you asked!

With 3 flavours of 6" heart-shaped cakes, there's a sweetheart for every taste! Choose from Strawberry Mousse with golden ladyfingers, sour cream Chocolate Fudge or Pink Velvet with its unforgettable cream cheese icing.

We've added a collection of filled cupcakes to our roster including Devil's Raspberry, Caramel Milk Chocolate and Lemon Blueberry.

For the chocolate lover we have a brand new Chocolate Ganache Whoopie Cookie and our single-serve Chocolate + Raspberry Mousse Heart returns for the season.

Pre-order your Valentine's cakes now at any Dufflet cafe and avoid sadface (or a night in the dog house!)
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lunch money day, lunch money month!

2012-01-25T15:08:00.000-05:00

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Lunch Money Day is a campaign that asks Torontonians to run fundraisers in support of Second Harvest on February 16th.

Dufflet Pastries will donate $1.00 from every 4” Cowboy Cookie sold (price $1.80 each) for the entire month of February at all 3 Dufflet locations!

What's in a Cowboy cookie? Chunks of dark chocolate and marshmallows, raisins, coconut, peanuts and oats.

Last year, over 250 Toronto companies ran Lunch Money Day fundraisers and raised funds to provide for almost 500,000 meals! Visit lunchmoneyday.com to find out more and how you can participate.
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whoopie pie filled with ganache? yes please!

2012-01-24T12:01:00.000-05:00

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From the Dufflet Valentine's newsletter, we've added a new whoopie cookie flavour! Sink your teeth into the yumminess that is a gooey ganache filling sandwiched between two chewy chocolate cookies. You're welcome.

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations, 2.5" size whoopie cookies, $2.00 each
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NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show 2012

2012-01-13T15:24:00.001-05:00

Food industry and foodie media flock from all over the world to attend next week's NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. Dufflet Rosenberg (Dufflet Pastries, Small Indulgences) and David Katz (David's fine belgian chocolates) lead the Canadian wave of all things sweet and beautiful at booth 223 ... be sure to drop by for a taste (and tweet me your pix!)

For details on the trade show and exhibitors, visit http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/

Check out what's new and sweet with Small Indulgences and David's at www.chocolatesignaturesinc.com

how can you eat just one?

2012-01-11T12:27:00.000-05:00

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Serious question, folks!

Dufflet mini-cupcakes in Devil's Food and Real Vanilla pack a lot of delicious for their 1.5" size and their naturally tinted buttercreams

You can eat these like bonbons so that makes them perfect for next week's episode of Downton Abbey or maybe the weekend's NFL playoff games?

Mini-cupcakes go with everything, and are available at all 3 Dufflet cafes for $1.50 each.
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breakfast meetings can be sweet!

2012-01-09T11:32:00.000-05:00

Need a fresh idea for your next breakfast meeting munchies tray? How about a Dufflet Cranberry Orange Bundt?

Our 3" bundt has been scientifically proven to be perfect for sharing, or hoarding to yourself.

What's inside? Moist, buttery orange pound cake with tart cranberries soaked with orange syrup and lightly dusted with icing sugar.

Grab them to go, or pre-order a Dufflet platter with a fine variety of mini bundts and coffeecakes and see how productive you become.

Ok, back to work everyone!

shiny happy sweets tray ...

2012-01-05T12:12:00.000-05:00

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Need a tray of sunshine? May we suggest a selection of Dufflet bars and tarts, guaranteed to bring the sweet to a gloomy day!

Squares + Bars
Cheesecake Brownie
Classic Brownie (with Walnuts)
Cranapple Pie Bars
Date Bar
German Brownie
Iced Brownie (without nuts)
Kahlua Toffee Bar
Lemon Bar
Rocky Blondie Bar
Smores Bar
Sugar Free Brownies
Sweet D's Bar

Tarts
3" Euro Tarts
Apple Caramel Crumble
Apple Raspberry Custard
Blueberry Buttermilk
Blueberry Crumble
Butterscotch Nut
Cranberry Cheesecake
Double Fudge
French Lemon
Harvest

3" + 1.5" Tarts
Butter
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Pecan
Key Lime
Lemon Meringue
Peanut Butter Fudge
Sour Cherry Almond
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Celebrate New Year's Eve with a log of cake!

2011-12-30T11:52:00.000-05:00

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On special at all 3 Dufflet locations, Bûches in three flavours!

- Chocolate Caramel (all 3 sizes)
- Hazelnut Milk Chocolate (all 3 sizes)
- Pistachio Lemon Cherry (Lg and Sm only)

large 10" reg $44, special $32
small 7.5" reg $25, special $16
mini 3" reg $5.50, special $2

Also Holiday cookies 1/2 price per box!
While quantities last (you knew that already, right?)

Dufflet café holiday weekend hours:
Friday Dec 30 10a-7p
Saturday Dec 31 10a-6p
Sunday Jan 1 CLOSED
Monday Jan 2 CLOSED
Tuesday Jan 3 Regular hours resume

Wishing you all a sweet and happy new year!
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Holiday sale at Dufflet bakery!!!

2011-12-29T11:20:00.000-05:00

Looking for Buche de Noel (handcrafted Yule logs), festivecookies, or select confection items for your New Year’s party?

One-day sale at Dufflet Pastries head bakery on 166 Norseman Street, Etobicoke (Google map: http://tinyurl.com/286w6z8)!

While quantities last > When they’re gone, they’re gone >Today only!!!

When: Thursday, December 29^th from 11am to 4pm (oruntil we sell out)

Payment via CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD

Please do not phone – first come, first served!

Dufflet 2011 holiday hours!

2011-12-21T16:28:00.000-05:00

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Holiday greetings all! Just a quick reminder that our Dufflet cafes will be closed on Dec 25 & 26 and on January 1 & 2. Avoid sadface and get your orders in now!
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Acqua - only at Dufflet Beach!

2011-12-20T15:31:00.000-05:00

No time to cook? No problem! They’re here; single-serve and multi-serve frozen/vacuum-packed meals from renowned local caterer Acqua Fine Foods.

Acqua uses fresh, seasonal products, hand-crafted food without additives or preservatives.

Savour creative taste combinations made from the highest quality natural ingredients.

Look for take-home containers of soups, curries, quiches, pastas, pot pies and more available from our stand-up refrigerator/freezer.

Dufflet - Beach
1917 Queen St. East
Mon-Fri 9a-7p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 11a-6p

mincemeat, so sweet!

2011-12-16T12:26:00.000-05:00

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Dufflet Mincemeat Tarts

All vegetarian (no suet) with apples, lemons, oranges, raisins and dried apricots in a flaky, buttery crust. Sizes: 3", 1.5"
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sweet holiday season butter shapes ...

2011-12-15T15:09:00.000-05:00

So sweet and perfect for Santa (or stocking stuffers). Dufflet holiday-themed butter cookies decorated with all natural colours.

hazelnut is the name, delicious is the game!

2011-12-14T15:47:00.000-05:00

Dufflet Hazelnut Bûche de Noël

Hazelnut sponge cake rolled with hazelnut mousse and glazed with hazelnut crunch milk chocolate ganache. (contains nuts)

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations
large 10" $44, small 7.5" $25, mini 3" $5.50 each

Pre-order yours now before they sell out!

cake of the month - turtle fudge!

2011-12-06T14:53:00.000-05:00

Dufflet Cake of the Month - Turtle Fudge Cake

Flourless nut cake layers filled with crunchy almond meringue, sweet cream and caramel; covered with bittersweet chocolate fudge glaze. *contains nuts; no wheat or gluten in the recipe

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations - on special December 1 - 31, 2011

6" regular: $25, special $24
10" regular: $44, special $42
Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

~Cake of the month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
~In-store cake quantities are limited so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
~Slices available in-store only and on a first-come, first-served basis
~No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.
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flowers + cake = wedding bliss

2011-12-05T16:10:00.000-05:00

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Exclusive to our Dufflet + Demarco Perpich Uptown location, receive ***10% off on your wedding flowers and wedding cake when you order both together.

Please contact our Uptown cafe directly to set up your consultation:

Dufflet Pastries + Demarco Perpich Florists
2638 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
Dufflet: phone 416-484-9080
Demarco: phone 416-967-0893
(open 6 days a week, closed Mondays)

***Not available on Fresh Collection or Celebration Cakes, only Wedding Cakes. Minimum $300 flower purchase required. Offer Expires December 31, 2012.
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not suitable for burning!

2011-12-02T16:33:00.000-05:00

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A Bûche de Noël (or Yule log) is a dessert cake popular during the winter and specially at Christmastime.

Made from a sponge cake that is baked in a shallow pan, it is then frosted, rolled to form a log shape and then frosted again on the outside.

If you're dreaming of a White Christmas, may we suggest a Dufflet Bûche de Noël in Lemon Cherry Pistachio?

Light pistachio sponge cake is rolled with lemon buttercream and sour cherries, then wrapped in a sheet of pure white chocolate and garnished with a cherry jelly and gold dust.

Sizes: 10", 7.5" (contains nuts)

Order your holiday desserts now as quantities are limited; please contact directly the Dufflet cafe location most convenient to you!
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gift bagged holiday cookies ...

2011-11-30T17:46:00.000-05:00

What's a sweet way to say "thanks"? For corporate greetings or gifts, how about individually wrapped cookies in cellophane bags with a curly ribbon and a Dufflet sticker! (additional charge to include your business card in each bag)

~ Linzer Stars $2.50 ea
~ Gingerbread Kid $2.50 ea
~ Shortbread Wedge $2.00 ea
~ Holiday Shape (Mitt, Wreath, Snowman) $2.00 ea

Contact the Dufflet retail location most convenient to you to order by phone, email or in-person shopping. (Contact Us at www.dufflet.com)
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delectable begins with a 'd' ...

2011-11-28T12:00:00.000-05:00

Whether it's a hostess or corporate gift, a stocking stuffer or a special way to say "Thanks", what could be sweeter than a delightfully wrapped gift basket brimming with items from Dufflet Small Indulgences, David’s Fine Belgian Chocolates and other gourmet treats?

Custom baskets will be assembled according to your budget.

Contact the Dufflet location most convenient to you to order by phone, email or in-person shopping.

Dufflet Toronto cafés;
Downtown: 787 Queen Street W, 416-504-2870 (open 7 days) retail@dufflet.com
Uptown: 2638 Yonge St, 416-484-9080 (closed Mondays) retail2@dufflet.com
Beach: 1917 Queen Street E, 416-699-4900 (open 7 days) retail3@dufflet.com

it's minty, it's chocolatey, it's chewy ...

2011-11-11T13:13:00.000-05:00

Dufflet Mint Chocolate Whoopie Cookie

Chewy chocolate cookie cakes with creamy mint filling.

(available until Christmas)

cake of the month!

2011-11-04T13:02:00.000-04:00

Pink Velvet Layer Cake

Dufflet reinvents the southern classic Red Velvet using only science and all natural colours! Moist layers of cocoa spice cake filled and finished with rich pink cream cheese icing.

On special November 1 - 30

6" regular: $24, special $22
9" regular: $40, special $38
Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

Cake of the month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
In-store cake quantities are limited so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
Slices available in-store only and on a first-come, first-served basis
No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.

yes, i said italian meringue ~swoon~

2011-11-01T16:19:00.000-04:00

Coming this week, available until Christmas ... Cranberry Holiday Cheesecake

Dense and delicious cheesecake swirled with cranberry orange compote; finished with billows of Italian meringue and decorated with naturally tinted white chocolate leaves and fruit buttons. Sizes: 10", 8"

happy halloween bwah ha ha ha

2011-10-31T12:57:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween, from the sweet zombies at Dufflet!

we feel DELICIOUS at booth 602 ...

2011-10-21T13:32:00.000-04:00

Dufflet Does Delicious! Please visit us at booth 602 for some sweet treats, perfectly suitable to munching while walking around the show, or taking home for later!

Along with a flavourful selection of Dufflet tarts, bars and cookies, we're also selling confections by Small Indulgences (Nutt-e, Crunchuffs, Tumbles and Morsels) and David's (Brownie Points, Sponge Toffee, Meringues, Chocolate Coated Popcorn)

The Food Network's "Delicious Food Show" is open to the public and runs all weekend - visit www.deliciousfoodshow.com for more!

Friday, Oct 21, 10a-8p
Saturday, Oct 22, 10a-8p
Sunday, Oct 23, 10a-6p

Drop by any Dufflet cafe location to pick up a postcard that gives you $2 off the price of admission at the door.

feast for the fight ...

2011-10-18T16:50:00.000-04:00

This is such a great idea! A deliciously easy fundraising event, Feast for the Fight (in support of the Canadian Cancer Society) takes place tomorrow October 19th across Toronto

How to participate?

1) Choose from the list of participating restaurants which one to visit

2) Make a reservation for lunch or dinner letting them know that you’re dining on Wednesday, October 19 as part of Feast for the Fight.

3) Enjoy lunch or dinner while supporting the Canadian Cancer Society at a restaurant that will donate a portion of their sales that day.

Some of the restaurants involved include: Alizé, Aravind, Blue Plate, Embrujo Flamenco, Il Posto, Kramer's Bar & Grill, La Passione Italiana, Le Petit Castor, Lemongrass (Bayview), Milagro (Mercer Street, Queen West, Uptown), Puck N' Wings (Bloor West), Paisano's Italian Garden Café, Soho Bistro, Spirits Bar & Grill, Sunnybrook Restaurant, The Bedford Academy, The Monkey Bar, The Monk's Table, The Queen Mother Café, The Rebel House, The Twisted Kilt, Wildfire Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

For a full list, and more details, visit www.feastforthefight.ca

eat to the beat!

2011-10-17T15:36:00.000-04:00

Eat To The Beat - October 18, 2011 - Roy Thomson Hall.

Dufflet Rosenberg shares why Dufflet Pastries supports this event every year.

From their website ...

"Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada’s annual fundraising gala, Eat to the Beat, features over 60 of Canada’s finest female chefs – all gathered in support of Willow’s free programs and services.

Highlighted as one of Toronto’s top 10 events by BizBash magazine, Eat to the Beat has raised more than $3.1 million for Willow.

This year we are focusing on locally grown, sustainable, seasonal foods and will include “The County Chicks” with the best chefs, cheese makers, farmers and winemakers from the Prince Edward County region.

Over 23,600 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada every year. From the individual diagnosed, to their family, friends and caregivers, Willow provides free support and information today for those who cannot wait for tomorrow’s cure.

By supporting Willow’s Eat to the Beat, you improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients and their friends and family today. Together we will make sure no one needs to face breast cancer alone."

for more info, please visit www.eattothebeat.ca

snow flake wedding cake ...

2011-10-13T16:18:00.000-04:00

h/t to Daniela at Pink Pearl Images for sharing these amazing shots of Sylvie + Jordan's wedding from earlier this year. Seen here, Dufflet #21 Snowflake wedding cake (the topper found by the couple is sooo cute!)

Please visit Pink Pearl's blog to see more fun photos from this wedding: http://www.pinkpearlimages.com/blog/toronto-palais-royale-wedding-photos/

Courtesy of www.pinkpearlimages.com

happy gobbles requires planning ...

2011-10-07T13:19:00.000-04:00

Dufflet Cafe Thanksgiving Hours!

Sunshine, long weekend, and pumpkins! Dufflet cafes will be open this weekend for your panicked last minute dessert shopping, but all 3 locations will be closed on Monday October 10 for Canadian Thanksgiving.

Not pre-ordering means you could be missing out on ...

Dufflet 3" Pumpkin Tart
Traditional baked pumpkin custard in a buttery tart shell; topped with fresh spiced cream and candied ginger.

To see this month's newsletter and product features, please click here: http://www.dufflet.com/pdf/newsletter/NL_RET_Apple2011.pdf

what do you mean you forgot thanksgiving?

2011-10-05T16:28:00.000-04:00

This is your reminder to order your Dufflet Pumpkin desserts for this weekend now now NOW or risk the sadface this weekend :(

~ Pumpkin Pie: Traditional baked pumpkin custard in a flaky pastry; topped with fresh spiced cream and candied ginger. Size: 9"

~ Pumpkin Tart: Traditional baked pumpkin custard in a buttery tart shell; topped with fresh spiced cream and candied ginger. Size: 3"

~ Brandy Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin spice cheesecake accented with brandy and baked in a shortbread crust; decorated with whipped cream and spiced walnuts. Sizes: 10", 8"

~ Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes: Moist spiced pumpkin cake topped with orange frosting. Size: 3"

~ Single layer 6" Chocolate Fudge cake with tinted white chocolate pumpkin decoration

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations while quantities last. Pre-order yours today via email, phone or in-person.

PS/ All pumpkin desserts will be available from Canadian Thanksgiving (Oct 10) until American Thanksgiving (Nov 24)

cake of the month!

2011-10-03T12:10:00.001-04:00

Dufflet October cake of the month is ... Tiramisu Cake

Ladyfingers surround classic mascarpone filling with layers of sponge soaked in rich coffee liqueur syrup; finished with a coffee glaze, coffee cream and cocoa dust.

On special October 1-31
6" regular: $25, special $23
10" regular: $44, special $40
Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

~ available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
~ quantities are limited so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
~ Slices available in-store only and on a first-come, first-served basis
~ No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.
~ offer valid at Dufflet cafes only (Uptown, Downtown and Beach)

mini marzipan critters!

2011-09-28T12:35:00.000-04:00

Available at all 3 Dufflet cafe locations

Perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes, stock-up on adorable, colourful marzipan shapes and critters.

The single-packs are $3.95 and the 3-pack minis are $4.95

all night art - stock up on snacks!

2011-09-27T12:17:00.000-04:00

Nuit Blanche
Saturday Oct 1, 2011
7pm to sunrise

TO peeps take to the streets to see what there is to see - and it's alot! Make a plan of attack by using the "My Night" personal planner and build a list of projects at www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca

Although not part of the Nuit Blanche program, if you're walking around Queen St. West, check out the Dufflet-DOWNTOWN Queen Specific window and Catherine Heard's "Hansel and Gretel" www.queenspecific.com

Dufflet-DOWNTOWN will be open until 7pm on Saturday, so get there early to grab a bag of bars, cookies and snacks to keep you going sweet all night long!
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all your pumpkin spice cupcakes belong us

2011-09-16T16:02:00.000-04:00

Available now at all 3 Dufflet retail cafes, 3" moist spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with orange frosting.

Pumptastic!

what's black + white and on sale this month?

2011-09-12T16:44:00.000-04:00

Dufflet Black + White Layer Cake

Rich and moist alternating layers of chocolate and vanilla cake frosted with vanilla buttercream. On special September 6 - 30, 2011 at all 3 Dufflet locations.

6" regular: $24, special $22
10" regular: $40, special $38
Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

Cake of the month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
In-store cake quantities are limited so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
Slices available in-store only and available on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last.
No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.

august cake of the month!

2011-08-09T10:17:00.000-04:00

Cake of the Month
at all 3 Dufflet locations!

On special August 2 - 31

White Chocolate Mousse

Classic white sponge cake layered with white chocolate mousse and a touch of strawberry compote; topped with a white chocolate ruffle.

6" regular: $25, special $23

10" regular: $44, special $40

Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

Cake of the month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.

In-store cake quantities are limited so pre-order to avoid disappointment!

Slices available in-store only and on a first-come, first-served basis

No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.

let them eat jazz!

2011-07-18T12:03:00.000-04:00

Slip on your walking shoes and enjoy sweets + sounds + sand at Dufflet Beach (1917 Queen St. E., just east of Woodbine) while the annual Beaches International Jazz Festival wraps up this weekend with Streetfest.

Drop by our sidewalk table and check out our special Beaches Jazz window display. Designed for Dufflet by artist Michelle Smith, music and cake icons made of sugar and different shades of sandpaper applied onto boards celebrate theme of sweets + sounds + sand.

Beaches Jazz StreetFest also means that Queen Street East becomes a giant pedestrian mall (and closed to traffic) from 6pm to 11:30pm on the nights of Thursday July 21, Friday July 22, and Saturday July 23, 2011. Info on getting around can be found at http://www.beachesjazz.com/directions.html#roaddetails

http://www.beachesjazz.com/streetfest.html is the place to visit to check out bandshell listings for Kew Gardens and all along Queen Street East this weekend.

Dufflet Beach is the place to start! Grab something sweet to nibble + sip and have a Beaches Jazz good time!

tour de dufflet prize winners!

2011-07-15T12:07:00.000-04:00

A big round of applause (and a choir of bike bells ringing out) to the 172 riders who took the Eat More Cake, Ride More Bike challenge and rode the 2011 Tour de Dufflet during Toronto Bike Month in June!

Special thanks and recognition goes to Bike on Wheels and Crumpler for their wonderful prizes. Here are the super-lucky winners (drawn at random from this year's registration cards):

1st prize – Natalie Racz
$100 gift certificate from Bike on Wheels
$25 gift certificate from Dufflet Pastries

2nd prize – Erik Henriksen
Bike bag from Crumpler Canada (see photo)
$25 gift certificate from Dufflet Pastries

3rd prize – Crysler Paton
$50 gift certificate from Dufflet Pastries

4th prize (Tweet your photo)
- Nogah Kornberg @nogahK
$25 gift certificate from Dufflet Pastries

Dufflet Pastries was able to raise and donate $860 to the Toronto Cyclists Union who were this year's charitable recipients of your $5 registration fees. These cycling advocates are a great group to support so please visit their website to learn more about what they do and how to become a member.

Links to visit:
http://bikesonwheels.ca/
https://www.crumpler.ca/flash/flash.aspx
http://bikeunion.to/

I've uploaded some of this year's photos to our Flickr site (more to come!) http://www.flickr.com/photos/tourdedufflet/sets/72157627188623044/... see you all next year!
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The Hunter for Tour de Dufflet!

2011-07-13T12:09:00.000-04:00

We're getting our grand prizes together and sorting through Tour de Dufflet photos, and wanted to share this one via email from Eunah Hunter ... thank you so much for the kind words Eunah!

Dear Dufflet,

Thank you for a wonderful time and treat for our family of three and friends. We had a wonderful time cycling 80km today and sampling the delicious treats. Your staff were welcoming and each Dufflet store was a point of relaxation and excitement for our legs and stomachs, respectively

:) What a great idea to offer the Tour de Dufflet and to keep the commemorative event, in celebration of bike month, continuing for a fourth year. Fabulous.

Eunah, Andrew, Gloria Hunter w/ Natalie Bernstein and Ray Dowe

- picture attached (in front of Yonge St. Dufflet, our second stop)

Taste, Tell + Tweet your Chocolate Signatures!

2011-07-07T12:25:00.000-04:00

(Toronto, CANADA) Eat More Chocolate! Visit the Chocolate Signatures booth 4918 at the NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show on July 10-12, 2011 in Washington, DC and discover the seriously fun side of chocolate with David's fine Belgian chocolates and Dufflet Small Indulgences.

The Chocolate Signatures booth will host celebrity pastry chef (and Canada's "Queen Of Cake") Dufflet Rosenberg who is armed with a Blackberry® and is ready to Sweet Speed Tweet with you! Taste our samples, tell us what you think and Dufflet will tweet your "bonbon mots" on Twitter @Dufflet using the hashtag #SFFS11. Smile, because her phone takes pictures too!

Chocolate Signatures is delighted that David’s Dark Chocolate Enrobed All Natural Sponge Toffee was announced as a silver sofi™ finalist for confection and will compete for the gold award at this year's show. David’s product lines feature unique taste profiles including chocolate-covered fruit, nuts, potato chips and pretzels.

Look to returning Fancy Food Show favourite Small Indulgences, previous sofi™ winners for Nutt-E (formerly known as Crackle), to unveil their newest snack creation Crunchuffs, delicious bites of crispy brown rice puffs mixed with caramel, chocolate and almonds.

Hope to see you there!

For more information on the NASFT 2011 Summer Fancy Food show, please visit their website at
http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/summer-fancy-food-show/

To see Dufflet Small Indulgences product lines please visit www.duffletsweets.com

To see David’s fine Belgian chocolates product lines please visit www.chocolatesignaturesinc.com

oh canada day, eh?

2011-06-30T12:09:00.000-04:00

Available until July 4th, feast your eyes on this sweet red and white Strawberry Vanilla Cakelet®.

Layers of classic white sponge cake, sweet strawberry mousse and puree; iced with white buttercream and a bright strawberry glaze. Decorated with a white chocolate paste maple leaf for Canada Day. Size: 3.5" x 5.5" $15.00

Holiday hours - July 1st:
Dufflet Downtown - 787 Queen St. W. will be closed
Dufflet Uptown - 2638 Yonge St. will be closed
Dufflet Beach - 1917 Queen St. E. will be open 11a - 6p

Reminder! Any advance or special orders for this weekend (July 1-4) must be made by noon today (Thursday June 30).

eat more cake at the cottage cooler contest!

2011-06-27T15:46:00.000-04:00

Keep your sweet stuff sweet longer!

We have 12 insulated EAT MORE CAKE cooler bags (18” x 9” x 10”, approx value $25) to give away in July.

To enter, simply fill in the entry form in our Summer Newsletter (or print a copy from our Facebook or Blog) and drop-off at any Dufflet cafe. Winners will be drawn at random on July 19, 2011 from all entries received.

1000 tastes (remember to chew!)

2011-06-17T17:10:00.000-04:00

Luminato 1000 Tastes takes place this weekend at 100 John Street (between Adelaide and Wellington West).

Saturday, June 18 (12-9:00 PM)
Sunday, June 19 (12-6:00 PM)

Treat your taste buds to a trip around the world, with gourmet street food prepared by some of the city's leading restaurateurs. Free to attend. All food items $5 each.

http://www.luminato.com/2011/1000tastes

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Be sure to visit the Dufflet booth where one ticket gets you a Strawberry Rhubarb Euro Tart AND a Classic Brownie with Walnuts!

blue velvet for father's day!

2011-06-15T16:15:00.000-04:00

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The weather is nice, so it's easy to forget the little things, like buying Dad something sweet for Father's Day (Sunday, June 19th). Good thing we're here with two obviously WONDERFUL suggestions!

Single-layer 6" Chocolate Fudge Cake - decorated for Father's Day with white chocolate bow tie and tuxedo buttons.

Blue Velvet 3" Cupcakes - like our Pink Velvet cakes, this has yummy cocoa spice cake on the inside, and blueberry cream cheese icing on top!

Both are available at all 3 Dufflet cafe locations until Father's Day ... be sure to pre-order to avoid disappointment (they sell out fast, and I don't think it's just Dad's on the receiving end, right?)

TorontoTaste: Pairing Cuisine and Compassion

2011-06-13T18:06:00.000-04:00

from Second Harvest press release: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/13/c5137.html

Foodies come together in support of a common goal - to fight hunger in Toronto
TORONTO, June 13, 2011 /CNW/ - Yesterday evening, food and beverage enthusiasts and professionals from across the city came together to support Second Harvest at their largest annual fundraiser - Toronto Taste!

Held both indoors and outdoors at the Royal Ontario Museum, 1,500 guests were welcomed to indulge their senses through sampling an array of gourmet food and beverage prepared by 60 of the city's top chefs and 30 beverage purveyors. The event was hosted by Bob Blumer, creator and host of Food Network Canada's Glutton for Punishment and Surreal Gourmet and was presented by The Daniels Corporation for the 16th consecutive year.

Toronto Taste attracted culinary personalities from across the country, including, Food Network Canada personalities Celebrity Chef Roger Mooking (Everyday Exotic), Michael Smith (Chef at Home, Chef at Large, Chef Abroad) and Mark McEwan (Top Chef Canada, The Heat). Dishes were also prepared by acclaimed chefs such as J.P. Challet (Ici Bistro), Scott Conant (24 Hour Restaurant Battle, Scarpetta), Donna Dooher (Mildred's Temple Kitchen), Dufflet Rosenberg (Dufflet Pastries), Chris McDonald (Cava), Rob Gentile (Buca), David Lee (Nota Bene) and many more talented chefs and beverage purveyors.

In addition to ticket sales, funds were raised through a variety of auctions [silent, fine wine and live] and a raffle draw that yielded the opportunity to win a Fiat 500 Sport, donated by Chrysler Canada. In total, approximately $300,000 was raised, which will enable Second Harvest to provide 600,000 healthy meals for Torontonians in need.

The Toronto Taste online auction runs until June 22nd. Browse and bid on exciting items by visiting www.torontotaste.ca.

photos from last night

Top: grazing at the Dufflet table, trying to choose between Coconut Dacquoise, Vanilla Verrine and Small Indulgences Chocolate Nutt-E.

Bottom: Dufflet Rosenberg is a master taster, seen sampling the doughnut with a ricotta filling and candied orange from Panagea Restaurant. Delish!

toronto taste, hug a chef

2011-06-10T16:37:00.000-04:00

Toronto Taste takes place this Sunday, June 12th at 6:30pm, indoors and outdoors at the Royal Ontario Museum. (Bloor St W and Queen's Park).

The hottest culinary event of the year, Toronto Taste takes you gastronomic tour of 60 of Toronto’s top chefs (including Dufflet Rosenberg) as well as 30 premium beverage purveyors. All these fabulous creative folks come together to celebrate their love of food and support Second Harvest (and to hear you speak with your mouth full).

Be sure to visit the Dufflet Pastries table where we will be serving ...

Super Vanilla Verrines (white chocolate, mascarpone and vanilla bean)

and

Coconut Lemon Dacquoises (coconut meringue and lemon buttercream)

Yes, I said coconut.

For ticket information, please visit http://www.torontotaste.ca/

For more info on the good work done by Second Harvest, visit http://www.secondharvest.ca/
and follow @2ndHarvestTO on Twitter!
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more eat more chocolate ...

2011-06-08T11:04:00.000-04:00

What could be better than chocolate? Trick question! The answer is MORE CHOCOLATE!

Dufflet Small Indulgences and David's Fine Belgian Chocolates give you a second chance at unbelievable chocolate savings at their next pop-up candy shop on Wed June 8 to Fri June 10 (11am to 4pm) at 166 Norseman (in Etobicoke, just west of Islington).

What's in store? Glad you asked! How about Caramel Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Morsels (mrsp $10.00) for $4.00 or Dark Chocolate Pretzel Crisps (mrsp $4.99) for $3.00?

Over 20 different types of confections at clearance prices! While quantities last ... you didn't need me to remind you of that, right?

EAT MORE CHOCOLATE!

2011-06-03T11:38:00.000-04:00

Dufflet Pop-Up Candy Shop with chocolates, confections and candy from Small Indulgences and David's Fine Belgian Chocolates.

Saturday June 4th from 10am - 4pm, 166 Norseman (west of Islington). No early birds, cash and carry!

Chocolates only! (no cake will be available)

eat more cake, ride more bike 2011!

2011-05-19T17:57:00.000-04:00

The 4th annual Tour de Dufflet
Dates: May 24 - June 30, 2011
          Daily except Mondays
          (rain or shine)
Hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays 10a-7p
          Sundays 12p-5p

Fun for the whole family (and other social units), get a little exercise and something sweet by cycling to all 3 Dufflet cafes in one day!

Dufflet cafes are located at;
Downtown: 787 Queen St. W. (west of Bathurst)
Uptown: 2638 Yonge St. (south of Lawrence)
Beach: 1917 Queen St. E. (east of Woodbine)

Registered participants will receive a souvenir, refreshments and other goodies with their stamped passports. This year's souvenir is either a Tour de Dufflet water-bottle or muzette bag (while quantities last)

$5 registration fee payable on the day of your ride will be donated to the Toronto Cyclist's Union. You register on the day of your ride.

Watch our blog tourdedufflet.blogspot.com and follow @tourdedufflet on Twitter for updates and photos. Tweet your photos with the hashtag #TourDeDufflet to be eligible for additional prizes!

Tour de Dufflet FAQ: You will visit your start-off location only once to register and receive your first stamp; you may tour the 3 locations in any order that suits you.

We will offer refreshments to registered participants at all locations. To drink, you will have your choice of bottled water or regular coffee. To nibble, you will have a choice from that day’s brownies or something savoury (a spanokopita or samosa). Daily selections will vary.

At the final location (stamp #3) you will hand in your stamped passport to be eligible for the grand prize drawing at the end of bike month, plus you will receive a gift certificate for $5 off your next Dufflet purchase as a reward for completing the Tour de Dufflet 2011!

william and kate, plus cupcake!

2011-04-25T18:32:00.000-04:00

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The wedding of Prince William of Wales and Catherine "Kate" Middleton is scheduled to take place at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011.

Dust-off the fine china and have an old-fashioned tea-party wedding-watchathon with commemorative cupcakes from Dufflet!

Available on April 28 + 29 only, choose from Vanilla, Devil's Strawberry, or Devil's Mint 3" cupcakes topped with an edible image of the intertwined initials of the couple under the prince's coronet. $3.60 each, while quantities last.

Avoid disappointment and pre-order your royal wedding cupcakes today at any Dufflet retail cafe!

Dufflet - Downtown 787 Queen St. W.
Dufflet - Uptown 2638 Yonge St.
Dufflet - Beach 1917 Queen St. E.

you say easter, we say chocolate!

2011-04-08T13:29:00.000-04:00

New Easter chocolates arriving daily at all 3 Dufflet cafes. I'd tell you more, but it's rude to blog when your mouth's full. Mmmmm!

Dufflet in comic form (by Archie Comics artist Dan Parent)...

2011-04-01T16:17:00.000-04:00

Ok, how cute is this? Trick question: it's awesome!

Huge thanks to Melissa and Richard Curl who sent this email along with photos of their wedding cake (Dufflet design #02 Lovely Loops) and a frame of the comic book they had made for their wedding program. #dawwww

Hello! We just wanted to pass on the wonderful artwork showcasing Dufflet that was a part of our wedding program comic book done by Archie Comics artist Dan Parent. We were so happy to have a Dufflet cake for our wedding and wanted to share that excitement with our guests. What better way than to feature Dufflet herself in our program?

Our entire wedding was an absolute blast, and the cake is STILL receiving compliments all these months later. It was as delicious as it was gorgeous. We absolutely recommend Dufflet Pastries to everyone and always make sure to stop in and grab a treat each time we are in Toronto.

Thank you so much to the entire staff for making the best wedding cake anyone could ever hope for!

Melissa and Richard Curl
Guelph, Ontario
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charlie is one!!!

2011-03-29T12:16:00.000-04:00

One of the best things about the business of making cake is FANMAIL (specially the kind that comes with pictures). Dufflet received this email yesterday, and it went viral in our office (so cute!) so I'm sharing part of it with you...

Dear Dufflet,

I ordered a Dufflet vegan chocolate cake for my daughter's 1st birthday as she is severely allergic to milk. We had 40 people over...and in the end what was supposed to be a small cake for people with allergies to dairy and eggs became the main attraction. I now know that I can always trust the Dufflet name to provide quality product and for allergies need not look further than your Beach location which is 2 minutes from my house.

Thanks again for helping make the day a success

Sarah Pittard and Charlie (1).

Happy Birthday Charlie! Looks like you enjoyed your cake :D

Our Vegan Chocolate Layer Cake comes in 2 sizes (9" and 6") and may be ordered in advance from any of our 3 cafes (Downtown, Uptown and Beach). Four layers of rich tasting vegan chocolate cake with no dairy nor eggs and made with spelt flour (which is not gluten-free but might be tolerated by some who are on a gluten-reduced plan).

springtime for tastebuds comes in two sizes ...

2011-03-25T16:50:00.000-04:00

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I had to fight off the staff with a fork when I took this photo of our new Lemon Coconut Layer Cake. Everyone wanted "just a taste", but I didn't feel like sharing (and neither will you!)

Snowy waves of cream cheese icing, dusted with pure white coconut, envelope alternating layers of moist coconut sponge cake, tangy lemon buttercream and velvety coconut buttercream. Available now at Dufflet Pastries (9" large and 6" small)

hamentashen for purim ...

2011-03-18T13:39:00.000-04:00

Available at all 3 Dufflet cafes -Hamentashen!

Traditionally eaten during Purim, this three-cornered pastrydelight is filled with prunes, apricots, walnuts, and honey. Only for thisweekend folks, get yours while you still can!

daffo-choco-dilly!

2011-03-14T16:40:00.000-04:00

It's sweet. It's small. It's our single-layer 6" chocolate fudge cake with a white chocolate daffodil decoration. Available until March 21st.

mousse mini has a heart ...

2011-03-02T12:55:00.000-05:00

New elegant look! Chocolate mousse with a heart of raspberry mousse, finished with a red glaze and a shard of dark chocolate. (2.5", wheat-free)

pb+j the dufflet way ...

2011-02-28T10:28:00.000-05:00

Imagine a peanut butter and jam sandwich made with banana bread. Then cover it all with banana icing...

New this week is our Banana PB+J Layer Cake in large (9") or small (6"). Four layers of banana cake with creamy peanut butter frosting, strawberry jam and fresh banana icing.

I'd tell you more, but I'm going back to grab another slice. YUM!

we used to call them squirrel tarts, but someone said that's cruel ...

2011-02-23T13:07:00.000-05:00

Every Dufflet newsletter says good-bye to some products (sadface), and hello to new ones (jazzhands). Our St. Patrick's newsletter shows three new items, but I'm super excited about these Peanut Butter Fudge Tarts (in 2 sizes; 3" and 1.5")

It starts with a dark chocolate crust, which gets filled with peanuts, caramel and a fudgy peanut butter mousse then smothered in a dark chocolate glaze. If you like peanut butter (lame pun ahead) you're gonna go nuts for these!

do you, mr potato head, take this wedding cake?

2011-02-22T11:09:00.000-05:00

Stumbled across this blog written by Kitty on Blogger and I simply had to share her Dufflet wedding cake photo with you all! Here is how she describes her search for the perfect cake ...

"...Clearly, the wedding cake would be something that I would pick with extreme thought and careful consideration. It didn't take long for me to know that I wanted it to be from Dufflet in Toronto. If you have never been to Dufflet, it is a sweet sweet dreamy place filled with all things yummy (both sweet and sometimes savory). The wedding cake was definitely coming from there.

Cake should be a sinful pleasure that you partake of whenever possible (twice a month?? plus a gym membership?). I wanted my wedding cake to be delicious, so Dufflet and no fondant.

Dufflet has a great selection of cakes covered on the outside with buttercream frosting (or fondant too for those who want it). Not only do they look amazing, but they taste AMAZING! We chose a very simple cake with a simple design on the outside of the buttercream frosting. Three tiers, the first was golden (yellow pound cake with fresh strawberries inside), the second tier was mocha, and the third tier was carrot. I simply adore carrot cake and Dufflet makes an amazing carrot cake. Another plus? It freezes really well, so we should still be able to enjoy it by our first year anniversary.

And to top it all off....tah dah! Mr and Mrs Potatohead. What? They're legally married, I mean, they are Mr and Mrs, aren't they? They can be on our cake without any repercussion of having only a common law couple or having God strike us down for putting heathens on our cake, or strangers on our cake for that matter. Besides, they were toys from his childhood and everybody loves potatoes, don't they? ..."

Be sure to read the rest of her post here: http://thesecretsinmycloset.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-all-time-passioncake.html.

don't need cupcakes for makin' whoopie ...

2011-02-17T11:47:00.000-05:00

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Interesting read in the Toronto Star (The next baked thing: Cupcakes’ days numbered?) about what will replace the cupcake as the next big thing.

Dessert specialty shops come and go, but Dufflet Rosenberg has been baking a wide range of treats for over 35 years, and has long offered alternates to the cupcake like her delectable 3" mini pastries, tarts and cheesecakes and for the last year, a few flavours of Whoopie Pie cookies.

Apparently Whoopie Pies originated from the New England area (this kind of thing is always up for dispute!), and ranging in size from palm-size to dinner-plate (according to the baker) normally consist of a flavoured creamy filling sandwiched between two chewy cookies.

Dufflet's Whoopie Pies (in chocolate with peanut butter or strawberry filling) are handy in size and not messy to take with ... anywhere!

And don't panic, we still make 5 flavours of cupcake too (including an amazing Pink Velvet with creamcheese icing!) :D

truffle me this ...

2011-02-14T10:12:00.000-05:00

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*Dufflet's Box of Truffles for Valentine's Day

16 pieces (2 of each flavour);
Orange, Cappuccino,
Raspberry, Caramel,
Amaretto, Rocher,
Champagne and Cognac

$20.00 per box

(*sharing not required)

cookies, in the shape of a heart.

2011-02-11T10:49:00.000-05:00

Delicious butter shapes decorated with natural colours ... sooo cute (and nommy!)

true love special, uptown only

2011-02-10T11:58:00.000-05:00

Dufflet Pastries-Uptown and Demarco-Perpich have a fantastic Valentine gift bag available only from the 2638 Yonge location! Phones have been ringing off the hook with pre-orders, so get yours in soon (quantities are limited)

Pretty pink bag with cupcakes, flowers and a candle ... now let me hear you say "Do want!"

one for me, one for you, two for me ...

2011-02-04T17:09:00.000-05:00

What better time to stock up on sweet SWEET morsels than right before Valentine's Day? Be sure to check out our Small Indulgences 2 for 1 Marvellous Morsels special on now at all 3 Dufflet locations.

Nom nom nom!

where ya been, vanilla bean?

2011-02-03T17:13:00.000-05:00

Is it time for a snack yet?

I see you nodding!

Dufflet 3" cupcakes available in Chocolate Fudge,
Devil's Mint,
Devil's Strawberry,
Pink Velvet and
Double Vanilla (photo)

cake. in the shape of a heart.

2011-02-01T12:15:00.000-05:00

With 3 flavours of heart-shaped 6" cakes, there's a sweetheart for every taste! Choose from Strawberry Mousse with cocoa ladyfingers, sour cream Chocolate Fudge or Pink Velvet with its unforgettable cream cheese icing.

Perennial fav, our Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Heart Mini is back with a new, zestier cousin; a Chocolate Caliente Mini. Just wait till you taste the zing a little chili heat brings to rich chocolate mousse and you'll be thinking, "Snow, what snow?"

let's play Dufflet café ...

2011-01-28T16:13:00.000-05:00

This lovely email and adorable photo received this week must be shared ... so sweet!

"Dear Dufflet,

We have been a customer of yours for over 8 years now. We live in the beaches and I have two very happy things we would like to share with you.

Firstly, I visit your store at least twice a week with my daughter and neighbourhood friends.
your store is such a great place for us to go in our community and we love having you in the neighbourhood.

We think your employee Dale is one of your greatest assessts. Customer service is so valuable in any business and he goes above and beyound to make every visit an enjoyable experience everytime we are there. We really appreciate that you have caring, people like him at your cafe who open doors when you have a stroller, who are always smiling and are warm and friendly. Thank you for choosing such a great employee!!

Secondly, my friend and I bring our daughters to your store regularly. They love coming there so much that we have recreated your Dufflet cafe in our play area and instead of tea party the girls play Dufflet!! They love to sit and play Dufflet cafe! I am including a picture of the girls to share with you and Dale.

Enjoy,
We love your store!

fondly,
Lisa Mcrae and Lynsey Mattedine"

Thank you Lisa and Lynsey for taking the time to write to us ... we love the tea party Dufflet cafe!

Dufflet Digs...Today November 13, 2010 National Post Toronto

2010-11-13T12:28:00.000-05:00

http://www.nationalpost.com/todays-paper/Dufflet+sweet+digs/3823865/story.html

we made too many cupcakes!!!

2010-08-26T13:03:00.000-04:00

The moon is blue, and it's a surprise cupcake clearance sale at our bakery on 166 Norseman, Etobicoke (Google map: http://tinyurl.com/286w6z8)

While quantities last > When they're gone they're gone > Today only!!!

When: Thursday August 26 12pm to 4pm (or until we sell out)

CASH SALES ONLY

Please do not phone - first come, first served!

culinary contests? piece of cake!

2010-08-18T10:43:00.000-04:00

What's on the inside of a Dufflet Hazelnut Cakelet™? Alternating layers of chocolate and hazelnut sponge cake and hazelnut buttercream; glazed with dark chocolate ganache. (you're welcome!)

Social media's not just about cake (but it should be, don't you think?). Ready your Tweets, your Blogs, and your Facebooks cause in August, Food Network Canada is offering prizes to four fabulous foodies who enter the www.fortheloveofgoodfood.ca contest.

So click it, click it good! (Thanks to Maggie at ShesConnected.com for the tip!)

And don't forget to keep up your strength with a delicious slice of Dufflet cake ... no hydrogenated fats or oils; no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives; NEVER made from a mix!

i found my thrill on blueberry ...

2010-07-26T13:37:00.000-04:00

Available at all 3 Dufflet cafes only until the end of August, fresh Blueberry mini tarts.

Imagine a sweet and buttery 1.5" tart shell painted with chocolate on the inside, then filled with scrumptious pastry cream and crowned with a mound of plump, fresh blueberries.

omnomnom!

tour de dufflet prize winners ...

2010-07-23T18:34:00.000-04:00

Thanks again to everyone who took the Eat More Cake, Ride More Bike challenge and rode the 2010 Tour de Dufflet!

Special thanks and recognition goes to Duke's Cycle and Crumpler for their wonderful prizes. Here are the super-lucky winners (drawn at random from this year's registration cards):

1st prize - Carley Chamberlain
$100 gc from Duke’s Cycles, $25 gc from Dufflet Pastries

2nd prize - Sharon McLaughlin
Bike bag from Crumpler (photo above) and $25 gc from Dufflet Pastries

3rd prize - Abigale Miller
$44 gc from Dufflet Pastries

4th prize (photo Tweet) - RT Lechow
$25 gc from Dufflet Pastries

Dufflet Pastries has donated $620 to the Toronto Cyclists Union who were this year's charitable recipients of your $5 registration fees - these cycling advocates are definitely a good group to support so please visit their website to learn more about what they do.

Links to visit:
http://dukescycle.ca/
https://www.crumpler.ca/flash/flash.aspx
http://bikeunion.to/

I've uploaded some of this year's photos to our Flickr site http://bit.ly/ax3eua

... see you all next year!

jazzing it up for the weekend ...

2010-07-22T11:04:00.000-04:00

The annual Beaches jazz festival continues with Streetfest and concerts at Kew Gardens this weekend while Dufflet celebrates spinning the sweet stuff for 35 years with a special window at her Beach location at 1917 Queen St. E. (just east of Woodbine).

During StreetFest, on the nights of Thursday July 22, Friday July 23, and Saturday July 24, 2010, Queen Street E. will be closed from Woodbine Ave. to Beech Ave. from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm nightly. The north / south streets of Waverley Ave., Wineva Ave., and Lee Ave. will remain open throughout the evening. Info on getting around can be found at http://www.beachesjazz.com/directions.html#roaddetails

http://www.beachesjazz.com/ is the place to visit to check out bandshell listings for Kew Gardens, and along Queen St. E. this weekend.

Dufflet Beach is the place to start - grab something sweet to nibble + sip and have a Beaches Jazz good time!

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weddings ... parties ... CAKE!

2010-07-09T16:38:00.000-04:00

Our new Wedding + Celebration cakes designs are now up on our website. For a consultation and quote for your special occasion cake, please contact directly the Dufflet location most convenient to you;

Downtown: 787 Queen Street West, Ph: 416-504-2870 (open 7 days) - retail@dufflet.com
Uptown: 2638 Yonge Street, Ph: 416-484-9080 (closed Mondays) - retail2@dufflet.com
Beach: 1917 Queen Street East, Ph: 416-699-4900 (open 7 days) - retail3@dufflet.com

For multi-tier cakes, visit our site at Dufflet Wedding Cakes,
download our pdf Ordering Guide or view a slide-show gallery here.

For single-tier cakes, visit our site at Dufflet Celebration Cakes,
download our pdf Ordering Guide or view a slide-show gallery here.

Wishing you a sweet event!

canada day cakelet™ ...

2010-06-30T10:49:00.003-04:00

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Available until July 4th, feast your eyes on this sweet red and white Strawberry Vanilla Cakelet™.

Layers of classic white sponge cake, sweet strawberry mousse and puree; iced with white buttercream and a bright strawberry glaze. Decorated with a white chocolate paste maple leaf for Canada Day. Size: 3.5" x 5.5"

Holiday hours - July 1st:
Dufflet Downtown - 787 Queen St. W. will be closed
Dufflet Uptown - 2638 Yonge St. will be closed
Dufflet Beach - 1917 Queen St. E. will be open 10a - 6p

Reminder! Any advance or special orders for this weekend (July 1-4) must be made by noon today.

pastries, café + flowers ...

2010-06-29T17:52:00.000-04:00

Demarco-Perpich Flowers will open their second location on July 6, sharing the space with Dufflet Uptown at 2638 Yonge Street (across from Sporting Life).

With a floor to ceiling glass flower cooler, a good selection of orchid plants, and floral related gift ware, Demarco-Perpich will offer all of the same high quality products they are famous for including arrangements and bouquets ready to go to!

For events and bridal consultations, you can call 416-967-0893 for both the Uptown location and the main design studio at the 1044 Queen St. W.

Visit www.demarco-perpich.com for ordering info, or their blog at http://demarcoperpich.blogspot.com/ to see the pretty pictures!

only 4 more tour de dufflet days ...

2010-06-25T19:19:00.000-04:00

Can't believe Bike Month is almost over. Last four days to Eat More Cake, Ride More Bike are Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday (no Mondays!!!)

Have you been missing out on the fun? These folks haven't!

lots more pix (and grand prize draw) to come ... SOON!

talking about taste ...

2010-06-16T15:32:00.000-04:00

Sunday's 20th annual Toronto Taste 2010 benefit blended delicious foods + bevvies with new + old friends in a drive to raise funds to support Second Harvest.

Dufflet Pastries has been one of the event's food sponsors right from the start and this year's dessert offering was a (very popular!) mini Strawberry Dacquoise with Cocoa Hazelnut Meringue. The Dufflet table was manned by Dufflet Rosenberg and Heather Chu (Dufflet Small Indulgences brand manager).

Part of the fun (asides from the constant noshing) is meeting other chefs ... and fun photo ops! Here's The Queen of Cake standing next to (or should I say, kinda under?) Michael Smith (Canadian chef and writer, host of a number of shows that have appeared on the Food Network Canada).

For more information on donating to Second Harvest, please visit www.torontotaste.ca

dessert dim sum yum yum ...

2010-06-11T14:35:00.002-04:00

Dufflet Beach turns 3!

Another year older, another excuse to eat birthday cake. Please join us at 1917 Queen St. E. (east of Woodbine) for a celebratory slice on Saturday June 12.

Beginning tonight (Friday) and available until closing tomorrow, order from our anniversary Dessert Dim Sum menu (dine-in only) and sample any 4 of the following Dufflet desserts for only $5.00!

Carrot Cake - Lemon Bar - Kahlua Toffee Bar - Chocolate Fudge Cake - Strawberry Rhubarb Tart - Caramel Dacquoise - Key Lime Tart - Chocolate Mousse Tart - Chocolate Banana Cake

Did you know that throughout the month of June, Dufflet will donate $1.00 for every Chocolate Raspberry Truffle cake (large or small) sold at any of our 3 cafes to A Taste for Justice and Amnesty International? Be sure to pre-order your cake to help this worthy cause.

Meanwhile, the Tour de Dufflet continues to be fantastically popular - thanks so much to everyone who's taken the challenge so far, and to those to come ... what are you waiting for? The Tour ends on June 30th so get out there and eat more cake, ride more bike!

rhubarb + strawberry take a crumble ...

2010-06-03T14:42:00.000-04:00

Available now! 3" Strawberry Rhubarb Euro Tarts
Sweet juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb baked in Dufflet's Euro style sweet dough crust; topped with a buttery golden crumble.

yes, i used the word scrumptious in a sentence

2010-06-01T12:57:00.001-04:00

Fresh Strawberry Tart
Sweet crisp and buttery tart shell painted with chocolate; filled with scrumptious pastry cream and covered with plump, fresh strawberries.

PS/ Keep these mini tarts chilled - they don't like long summer car rides! Best to eat them ... NOW!

(1.5", $1.50 each at all 3 Dufflet cafes)

what's made of chocolate and wears a bow tie?

2010-05-28T16:47:00.001-04:00

... this year's Father's Day chocolate fudge cake by Dufflet. Flying off the shelf already (for birthdays and hipster cake fans), be sure to pre-order yours before June 20th or Poppa will preach (you'll be in trouble deep!)

sunny summer lemon cakelet™

2010-05-26T12:11:00.000-04:00

Along with monthly and seasonal additions and deletions to the Dufflet line-up of cakes, cookies and pies, we also like to give our established cakes a face-lift.

Our Lemon Cakelet™ has a new look thanks to Amy Wright. Dufflet asked bakery employees to design a new design for this perennial fav, and Amy's fresh and sunny decoration won! (Amy & Dufflet below)

Almost too pretty to slice ... but slice it you will!

3rd annual tour de dufflet - now with sippy bottle!

2010-05-20T18:02:00.000-04:00

3rd annual Tour de Dufflet during Toronto Bike Month starts on Tuesday!
EAT MORE CAKE, RIDE MORE BIKE

May 25 - June 30, 2010
Daily except Mondays (rain or shine)
Hours:
Tues - Sat 10a-7p
Sundays 12p-5p

Fun for the whole family (and other social units), get a little exercise and something sweet by cycling to all 3 Dufflet cafes in one day! You may bike the Tour in any order, but you must register at the first cafe, and hand in your stamped passport at the third (final) cafe.

Dufflet cafes are located at;
Downtown: 787 Queen St. W. (west of Bathurst)
Uptown: 2638 Yonge St. (south of Lawrence)
Beach: 1917 Queen St. E. (east of Woodbine)

Registered participants will receive a souvenir, refreshments and other goodies with their stamped Tour de Dufflet passports. This year's souvenir is a Tour de Dufflet water-bottle (to the first 200 participants)

$5 registration fee payable on the day of your ride will be donated to the Toronto Cyclist's Union. You do not need to register in advance of your ride.

All completed Tour de Dufflet passports will be eligible for a grand prize draw.

Watch this blog and follow @tourdedufflet on Twitter for updates and photos.

Tour de Dufflet FAQ:
You will visit your beginning location once (to register and receive your first stamp) - you may tour the 3 locations in any order that suits you.

We will offer refreshments to registered participants at all 3 locations. To drink, you will have your choice of spring water, fresh lemonade or regular coffee. To nibble, you will have a choice of something sweet (like a brownie or a cookie) or something savoury (like a spanokopita or samosa). The selection will vary daily at each location.

At the final location (stamp #3) you will hand in your stamped passport to be eligible for the grand prize drawing at the end of bike month, plus you will receive a gift certificate for $5 off your next Dufflet purchase as a reward for completing the Tour de Dufflet 2010!

BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE! Tweet your Tour de Dufflet photos with the hashtag #TourDeDufflet to be eligible for additional prizes! The Twitter name for each unique photo tweet will be entered in a draw for a cake - so no cheating, but please be tweeting!

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not bitten, spooned!

2010-05-14T17:48:00.001-04:00

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I know what you're thinking, but no, I did not bite into the loaf before taking the photo (shifty-eyes); the bite was "artfully" created using a spoon.

This is a sneak peek at one of the new items for our Father's Day newsletter which comes out next week for products available after Victoria Day.

You can view our monthly newsletter via our Downloads page or sign up to become a DuffClub Member and have them emailed directly to you!

PS/ I do admit to eating the spooned out part and it was delicious!

Banana Pecan Mini Loaf

Classic moist banana pecan bread; at 4" it's perfect for one! (dairy free) ... contains Bananas, Flour, Sugar, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Pecans, Baking Soda, Salt, Baking Powder, Cinnamon

photo + cupcake = easy

2010-05-07T18:04:00.000-04:00

STAPLES knows a thing or two about hosting a sweet event. Here's a shot of the Dufflet cupcakes ordered for a recent media preview designed by STAPLES Canada (www.staples.ca) and Commotion (www.veritascanada.com)

The "easy button” graphic (provided by Staples) was printed on edible paper using vegetable inkjets and then applied to the top of 3" cupcakes with buttercream.

What could be easier?

For more info on photo cupcakes, please contact the Dufflet retail café most convenient to you (via email, telephone or in-person)

Toronto locations
Downtown: 787 Queen Street West, Ph: 416-504-2870 (open 7 days) - retail@dufflet.com
Uptown: 2638 Yonge Street, Ph: 416-484-9080 (closed Mondays) - retail2@dufflet.com
Beach: 1917 Queen Street East, Ph: 416-699-4900 (open 7 days) - retail3@dufflet.com

the early bird does not get the cake ...

2010-05-06T10:45:00.001-04:00

UPDATE! - it's 12:45 and we are sold out already. Sale is over (thanks for the madness!)

The moon is blue, and it's time for another surprise clearance sale at our bakery on 166 Norseman, Etobicoke Google map: http://tinyurl.com/286w6z8

Cakes and Confections > While quantities last > No Early Birds

When: Friday, May 7, 12pm to 4pm, CASH SALES ONLY

Please do not phone in advance to ask what we're selling - it will be a variety of cakes and confections - first come, first served!

PS/ We won't tell your Mom that you got it on special!

if you build it, we will eat cake ...

2010-04-28T13:23:00.001-04:00

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Governor General's Medals in Architecture - 2010 Recipients

The Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recognize outstanding achievement in recently built projects by Canadian architects. Read more about the awards at the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada website.

Congratulations to Marin Kohn for receiving an award for:

Prefab Cottage for Two Families
Kohn Shnier Architects (Toronto, ON)
Lead design architect: Martin Kohn, MRAIC

Toronto cake AND design lovers know that Martin and Dufflet collaborated on the design of all three Dufflet cafes and will recognize Martin from the May 2010 issue of Canadian House and Home that featured Dufflet and Martin's home on the cover.

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wedding cake windows ...

2010-04-26T12:53:00.001-04:00

The response to our "Did Dufflet Make Your Wedding Cake" contest was delicious ... be inspired by the photo displays of beautiful brides, gorgeous grooms and exquisite cakes at all 3 Dufflet cafes.

Let these shared memories inspire you to EAT MORE (WEDDING) CAKE

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emc ... rmb ... v3

2010-04-23T18:06:00.002-04:00

3rd annual Tour de Dufflet during Toronto Bike Month
EAT MORE CAKE, RIDE MORE BIKE

May 25 - June 30, 2010 Daily except Mondays (rain or shine)
Hours: Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10a-7p, Sundays 12p-5p

Fun for the whole family (and other social units), get a little exercise and something sweet by cycling to all 3 Dufflet cafes in one day! You may bike the Tour in any order, but you must register at the first cafe, and hand in your stamped passport at the third (final) cafe.

Dufflet cafes are located at;
Downtown: 787 Queen St. W. (west of Bathurst)
Uptown: 2638 Yonge St. (south of Lawrence)
Beach: 1917 Queen St. E. (east of Woodbine)

Registered participants will receive a souvenir, refreshments and other goodies with their stamped Tour de Dufflet passports.

$5 registration fee payable on the day of your ride will be donated to the Toronto Cyclist's Union. You do not need to register in advance of your ride.

All completed Tour de Dufflet passports will be eligible for a grand prize draw.

Watch this blog and follow @tourdedufflet on Twitter for updates and photos.

top tier prize winner!

2010-04-22T18:47:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Gillian Spergel and Jordan Goldblatt winners of our Did Dufflet Make Your Wedding Cake? photo contest.

We received photos from over 100 couples (some of you sending in multiple versions of your lovely Dufflet wedding cakes) and each couple's name went into the basket that Dufflet Rosenberg drew from to choose the winner.

Gillian & Jordan will receive a sweet re-creation of the top tier of their wedding cake (I think they're waiting for their anniversary later this summer) Here's what their original wedding day cake looked like ...

temptifying tarts ...

2010-04-20T13:37:00.000-04:00

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Do you like your tarts to have fruit and something sweet on top? Then you're in luck! Our Mother's Day newsletter (for product available beginning April 27) adds 2 new tarts - Blueberry Crumble and Strawberry Rhubarb to a juicy fruit list that includes our Apple Caramel Crumble and Harvest Euro.

Blueberry Crumble Euro Tart ... Juicy plump blueberries baked in our Euro style sweet dough crust; topped with a golden, buttery crumble.

Strawberry Rhubarb Euro Tart ... Sweet juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb baked in our Euro style sweet dough crust; topped with a buttery golden crumble.

Apple Caramel Crumble Euro Tart ... Fresh apples and gooey caramel baked in our Euro style sweet dough crust; topped with a golden, buttery crumble.

Harvest Euro Tart ... Juicy apples, blueberries, rhubarb and strawberries baked in our Euro style sweet dough crust.

no eggs, no milk ... very vegan chocolate cake!

2010-04-13T13:34:00.001-04:00

Made with spelt flour (for those sensitive to gluten) Dufflet launches a delicious 4-layer Vegan Chocolate Cake which contains no eggs nor dairy in 2 sizes ... 9" (10-12 slices) and 6" (6-8 slices).

Available only at Dufflet's 3 cafes, be sure to order your Vegan Chocolate Cake at least a day in advance ... quantities are limited, and made-to-order tastes better anyway, right?

Enjoy!

Good to know - Some people who are allergic to wheat may be able to tolerate spelt. Spelt has gluten, just like wheat, so spelt is not suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Ingredients: Water, Spelt Flour, Sugar Cane, Organic Icing Sugar, Non Hydrogenated Shortening, Canola Oil, Cocoa, Soya Milk, Vinegar, Natural Vanilla Extract, Salt, Baking Soda

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house & home & cake!

2010-04-09T18:43:00.001-04:00

The May issue of Canadian House & Home is on newstands now, and yes that's Dufflet's home on the cover!

Designed by Martin Kohn (Kohn Shnier Architects ), Dufflet & Martin's home swings wide open for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. Also included in the magazine are 3 new recipes perfect for summer get-togethers!

And be sure to check out House & Home online for 3 bonus Dufflet dessert recipes:

~ Lemon Bars
~ White Chocolate Tarts With Berries
~ Pecan Roulade With Lemon Mascarpone Cream

Home SWEET Home indeed!

bunny rosenberg exists ...

2010-04-01T12:53:00.001-04:00

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And hides CAKE for all the good boys and girls for Easter!

APRIL FOOL CAKE!

Actually, Dufflet is test-driving her bunny ears for her visit to Dufflet Beach location on Sunday for the annual Beaches Easter Parade (2-4p). Grab your kiddies and your doggies and hang out with us!

PS/Please remember that all 3 Dufflet cafes will be closed on Good Friday, but open on the weekend.

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the easter parade ... of cake!

2010-03-30T12:18:00.000-04:00

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If you'd like to eat more cake for Easter this weekend, pre-order now now now!

Our Easter newsletter brimming with sweet ideas is available from our Downloads page at www.dufflet.com

Please remember that all 3 Dufflet locations are closed on Good Friday (April 2) but open on the weekend to meet your sweet needs.

strawberry dream cake ...

2010-03-29T16:48:00.001-04:00

What tastes like Strawberry Shortcake, but creamier?

Dufflet's Strawberry Cream Cake! Fluffy strawberry and vanilla creams alternate with layers of classic sponge cake ... finished with a shiny strawberry glaze, whipped cream, and white chocolate shavings.

No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. Available now at all 3 Dufflet locations and most gourmet grocers throughout Southern Ontario.

pastries, café, flowers + eggs

2010-03-23T15:26:00.002-04:00

The window at Dufflet Uptown (on Yonge) gets gussied up for the season with Easter Egg decorations created by Jay (manager at Yonge) ... let them lure you in!

Whether you're organizing an Easter egg hunt or creating a gift basket for your honey, check out our unique variety of imported chocolate eggs, bunnies, chicks and kittens now in stock at all three Dufflet locations.

From natural egg shells filled with chocolate praline to marzipan baby animals, you'll find something for everyone ... especially yourself!

EXTENDED HOURS FOR PASSOVER:
Dufflet Uptown will be open Monday March 29, 10a - 7p

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specially for passover, only on yonge

2010-03-22T14:56:00.001-04:00

Available only at Dufflet Uptown March 27 - 28 - 29 - 30, 2010

Lemon Chiffon Cake
Light lemon sponge in the Passover-style, filled with lemon curd; finished with whipped cream.

Avoid disappointment and pre-order now - Limited quantities - Passover cakes sell-out quickly!

EXTENDED HOURS FOR PASSOVER:
Dufflet Uptown (2638 Yonge) will be open Monday March 29 from 10am to 7pm

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spring has sprung, the grass has ris, i wonder where my muffins is?

2010-03-18T13:22:00.001-04:00

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New at all 3 Dufflet cafes - fresh baked muffins! And to get your mouth watering, check out our Blueberry Muffin next to our Cranberry Honey Bran Muffin.

Which one to choose? I say ... BOTH (but yeah, that's exactly what you were expecting me to say, right?)

How much is the muffin in the window WOOF WOOF? ($2.00 each!)

And for more face time, please fan us on Facebook "Dufflet Pastries"
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