Thinking about THANKSGIVING?  At BSB we certainly are, so why not leave the sweetest part of your day up to us?

Thanksgiving orders will be accepted through Tuesday evening [8 pm], 11/22.  Special holiday hours are:
Tuesday 11/22 CLOSED & LAST DAY TO PLACE THANKSGIVING ORDERS!  [Phone calls and emails will be answered throughout the day.]  We will have all extras available in our lobby on both Wednesday and Thursday during open hours.
Wednesday 11/23 10-7pm
Thursday 11/24 8-11 am *THANKSGIVING DAY*
Friday 11/25 CLOSED
Saturday 11/26 9-NOON

ON TO THE GOODIES….

PIES
[All pies are 9″, serving 6-8 generously]
Pumpkin: the classic recipe $15.  Available with either spiced real cream topping $17 or praline crunch topping* $17.
Apple Crumble: made from a mixture of apple varieties and a buttery brown sugar crunch $16.
Cherry: enjoy this double crusted classic, adorned with on top with pie crust leaves $16.
Pecan: timeless and sweet $17.  *contains nuts
Raspberry Custard: just like grandma used to make.  A little something different for your holiday table.  $16.

BREADS
[$6.25 per loaf.  Minimum order of 1 loaf PER variety ~normal minimum is 2 loaves per variety]
HOLIDAY ORDERING SPECIAL: 3 pack of mini loaves, 1 of each flavor, $10.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
Orange Cranberry
Harvest  *contains nuts, carrots & apples.

PUMPKIN CAKE ROLL
What could be better than cake with cream?  How about a fragrantly spiced pumpkin sponge cake, filled generously with a cream cheese blended vanilla creme.  Minimum order 4 slices [individually sliced OR 1 cake roll, $3/slice or $24/ roll]

APPLE PIE DELIGHT CUPCAKES
A new creation this fall season!  Our golden butter vanilla cupcakes are filled with apple pie creme [apple pie baked without a crust, cooled and folded into our signature vanilla creme] and finished with our cinnamon butter frosting.  Minimum order 1 dozen MINI cupcakes, $12.

FALLEN LEAF COOKIES
If you’ve been missing our custom cutout cookies, then these are for you!  We’re ready with a variety of leaf shapes and sizes, all made from our signature sugar cookie dough, frosted in lovely muted fall colors and completed with a touch of edible gold color.  Minimum order 1 dozen box, $18.

TRIO OF AUTUMN COOKIES
Is someone else making pie?  Do you need just a little bit of sweet to watch the game?  Whatever the need might be, why not pick up an assortment of cookies.  Each 1.5 dozen box includes:

Spiced white chocolate cranberry
Salted chocolate chip M&M
Oatmeal toffee scotch

Minimum order 1 box, $11.

PETITE TARTS   We’ve taken our holiday pie recipes, created a crust less version, and then added a generous scoop to our famous fresh fruit tart crust.  You will certainly enjoy these mini desserts.

[Minimum order 1 dozen. $16 per dozen. Includes box fee.   Order either:

~ 1 dozen per flavor [ie. 1 dozen classic apple]
~ 1 dozen assortment [receive 4 of each 3 flavors]

Classic Apple
Pumpkin w/ spiced cream
Cherry Crumble

CELEBRATION CAKES  We are ready to bring out these holiday favorites, both cakes are nothing less than fantastic.  Perfect for your table centerpiece.

THE DOLLY CAKE:  this one is fantastic!  The cake itself is a soft balance of vanilla bean, fresh orange and hints of cranberry.  Filled then with a new cranberry orange compote creme and a thin layer of house made orange curd, you won’t be able to speak while trying this stunning centerpiece!  8 inch [serves 12-14 generously]  $34.

AUTUMNAL SPICE: it’s never easy to master a new recipe, but this one is pretty close.  Imagine the blend of fall spices, warm from the oven on your grandmother’s counter… then add a little brandied nutmeg creme, layered with a fresh vanilla custard…. [shall we keep going?].  Finished with our delicious cream cheese frosting and, cinnamon sugar swirls and a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.  8 inch [serves 12-14 generously] $32.

COACHMAN’S CAKE: something brand new from BSB!  The classic shape of a bundt cake, double stacked and decorated to look, just like a gorgeous plump pumpkin.  Curly vines and tiny sugar leaves indeed.  Inside, you’ll cut into a flavorful blend of pumpkin and gingerbread, with just a hint of rum and cream…. try it.  We can recommend it.  $36, serves 14-18.

OTHER TIDBITS
MAPLE PECAN PUMPKIN SPICE GRANOLA:  something else new that we’re stirring up for the upcoming holiday season.  Find yourself head over heals with this slightly sweet [can we say ‘healthy’?] granola that is perfect for snacking, breakfast or a simple hostess gift.  Minimum order 1 pound, $7.50.  Need it fancied up?  We’ll put it in a mason jar, ribbon, decor and a nice gift giving tag.  $10.

PUMPKIN CHIPPERS:  back by popular demand, we’re reworked our pumpkin chocolate chip recipe.  Soft, bursting with spice and chocolate, you’ll want to have a few of these to fill nibble on while the turkey is roasting.  Minimum order 1 dozen, $9.

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don’t be frightened…we have more treats than tricks!

We will be accepting Halloween orders until Thursday evening, 10/27, and pick up will be available on:
Friday, 10/28 1~6 pm
Saturday, 10/29 9~noon
*We will have extra goodies available in our lobby during both pick up days/times.  No guarantees on what or how much we will have, but we will have some extras.

Now, on to the goodies…

~ SPIDER WEB CAKE:  Something new from our cauldron this year!  A single layer 8″ black & orange fun~illa~fetti cake frosted ghost white with a striking black web and edible spiders (we promise they’re cute…not creepy).  Choose your filling: either orange dream or fudge creme.
[$18, serves 6-8 generously]

~MINI JACK~O~LANTERN CAKES:  Can you handle another new menu item?  We think you can.  We also think you can find a friend to share this delectable holiday treat with.  Our classic vanilla bean bundt recipe turned into small jack~o~lantern cakes, simply perfect for two.
[$6/mini cake, minimum order 1 mini cake]

~CHOCOLATE MUMMY BROWNIES:  A fan favorite!  Our 6~chocolate brownies are cut into large circles and frosted to resemble a super cute, friendly mummy face.
[$11/box of 6, minimum order 1 box]

~ BABY BOO SAMMIES:  Have you ever tried our signature homemade Sammies?  If yes, you know what we are talking about.  If not, WELL THEN!  For the upcoming holiday, we’ve gone smaller and colorful!  Don’t miss out on these bite size sweets.
[$6/dozen, minimum order 1 dozen package]

~MONSTER MASH SIZED CUPCAKES:  This oversized caramel apple cupcake is our caramel cake with fresh apples baked in, filled with our signature vanilla creme and frosted with a cinnamon apple butter cream.  Topped with either fresh toasted pecans or chocolate candies.  Individually packaged on a stick in clear box~just don’t pull them out of the box by the stick!  Perfect for a tasty gift!
[$4.50/cupcake, Minimum order 1 oversized cupcake]

~MINI MONSTER CUPCAKES:  These colorful “creatures” have crazy hair, edible eyeballs, a lot of fun!  Each 1 dozen box includes an assortment of the following three flavors [4 of each flavor] in our MINI cupcake size:
-Fun-illa-fetti [black and orange sprinkles] w/ signature vanilla creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
-Vanilla chocolate chip w/ cookies n’ cream filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
-Butter vanilla w/ cake batter creme filling, BSB’s butter frosting.
[$13/dozen, minimum order 1 dozen]

~BLACK CAT BREW:  This mini cupcake assortment was created with grown-up tastes in mind.  Receive a box of three flavors [4 of each flavor], perfect to accompany your morning coffee (instead of another handful of your kiddo’s candy…)
-Classic chocolate w/hazelnut cappuccino creme filling, mocha butter frosting.
-Butter vanilla w/pumpkin pie creme filling, cream cheese frosting.
-“Lucky Turtle” NEW FLAVOR! Milk chocolate chip w/salted caramel pecan cream, bourbon fudge butter frosting. *DOES CONTAIN NUTS*  Lucky for you this turtle didn’t stay in it’s shell…
[$13/dozen, minimum order 1 dozen]

~PARFAITS:  A trial run, prior to our Thanksgiving menu.  Help us determine if these layered mini treats are worthy of a spot on a future menu.
This trio of layers includes chocolate graham crust, creamy torte filling, & sweet pumpkin. You’ll receive a box of 6 mini parfaits-perfect for 6 guests, no need to share.
[$10/6 parfaits, minimum order 6 parfaits, complete with tasting size spoons]

M’S MENU:

~SPOOKY CRUNCH:  Need a little something special and sweet?  Margo’s getting ready to craft up another batch of snack mix.  It’s guaranteed to be full of spooky delights!
[$4/bag]

~FESTIVE CAKE BALL TRUFFLES:  Resurrected from the vault, these cake pops sans the stick, are making an appearance this Halloween.  Each box will include an assortment of both ghosts (fun-illa-fetti) and pumpkins (marble).
[$10/8, minimum order 1 box of 8]

a few updates for the rest of our fall season, and into winter…

~We will be posting our THANKSGIVING MENU online and sending it out via email on Wednesday, 11/2.  All of the details will be there, so if you are thinking ahead [always appreciated], we have you covered.
~Then our CHRISTMAS MENU will be posted and emailed out on 11/10 [two weeks prior to Thanksgiving].  If you haven’t experienced our Christmas menu in prior years, you are in for a treat… many treats that is.  This is our busiest and most exciting season of the year.
~Our hours change from Thanksgiving through New Years.  Specific hours during this time will be included with each menu and posted on our website.  These pick up times are firmly set so that we can professionally manage the sheer volume of holiday orders we receive.
~Bettersweet will be closed for our annual winter break from January 1st-17th.  We always like to give everyone an early heads up!

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May brings showers, flowers, and of course, happy mother’s day!

MOTHER’S DAY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THURSDAY, 5/5 AT 6 PM.
PICK UP IS FRIDAY, 5/6 1-6 PM OR SATURDAY, 5/7 8-11 AM

‘Thanks Mom!’  MINI Cupcake Box

Order an assortment of three cupcake flavors:
~Sassy Rita:  Strawberry cake is filled with lime champagne curd creme filling, and finished with vanilla bean butter frosting.  Topped with a touch of sea salt and light green sanding sugar.

~Fresh Orange Summer: This refreshing cupcake involves one of our FAVORITE cake flavors and what’s becoming a very popular filling, finished with a simple cream cheese frosting.  One bite may just bring summer a little sooner.

~French Vanilla Raspberry: We had to include the classic.  Enough said?

Minimum order 1 dozen assortment [4 of each flavor]: $13

Mother’s Day Truffles

Truth be told, our signature hand rolled truffles do not require much of a description.  The dark chocolate base is delicately rolled in accompanying sugars.  This Mother’s Day we’ve selected four delectable flavors for you to enjoy.  Each assorted box will include the following four flavors:

Salted Caramel
Kahlua-Coffee
Cheese Cake
Dark Chocolate

$6.50/box [decorated and ready for gift giving].

PEANUT SQUARE CUPCAKES…. WHAT??!!

Over sized [perfect for sharing!] vanilla cupcakes baked in red decorative tulip wrappers are filled with a simple vanilla creme and frosted with our BSB signature butter, and then rolled in our freshly ground roasted peanuts.
Salty and sweet… delish!
Minimum order 4 over sized cupcakes, $12

I  MOM CAKE

Treat your mom to a single layer heart shaped cake in one of two flavors; either a french vanilla cake with raspberry and creme filling and our signature butter creme frosting or a chocolate cake with hazelnut creme and our signature butter creme frosting.  Your cake will be decorated with soft spring colors and will say: I (or we)  Mom!  
Each cake serves approximately 6-8 people.  $16

Almond Joy Scones

Does your mom like that timeless little candy bar with the solo almond peering from under a deep robe of dark chocolate?  Well then, we’ve got you covered.  [But not in chocolate].  This recipe of ours is loaded with sweet coconut, thin almond slivers a couple different chocolates.  Delicate, buttery and quite delicious… Minimum order box of 4 scones, $8.

GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL

Purchase a $25.00 gift certificate and receive a $5.00 coupon good off your next order.

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Well… hello spring! Take a peek at our Easter goodies menu…

Easter orders:

~will be accepted until 6 pm on Wednesday, March 23rd.
~are available for pick up on Friday, March 25th from 1-6 pm or Saturday, March 26th from 9-3 pm.

For Some-Bunny Special Cupcakes~ These spring favorites have made it onto our menu once again! We’ve taken our best selling cupcake [french vanilla cupcakes w/ raspberry creme filling & BSB’s butter frosting] and dressed them up a bit…by adding some fresh vanilla bean to the filling and a touch of whimsy with our super cute bunny sugars. Perfect for those little sweet tooths after an egg hunt.  Minimum order 1 dozen, $25/dozen

Springtime Vanilla Blueberry Cake~  Our golden butter vanilla cake is layered with a refreshing mixture of our blueberry orange compote and sweet vanilla creme. Finished with cream cheese frosting and cherry sugar decorations.  8 in. serves 12-14 guests, $34

Lemon Ricotta Pound Loaf Cake~ New this holiday!  Looking for something light and refreshing?  You will find this fresh creation to be a delightful combination of a classic pound cake, lemon flavor, and a lightly sweetened glaze.  Serves 6-8 guests, $10

HOP to it!~ Our annual bunny shaped cake will be ready for anyone wanting a cute and whimsical treat.  You chose your flavor combination, we’ll do the rest. Serves 12-16 guests, $30-$32 (depending on classic or specialty flavors chosen)

Assorted Easter Cutouts~ Be surprised this year with a variety of lovely holiday designs.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies, $16/dozen.  Also available gluten free.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies, $19/dozen 

Holiday Homemade Sammies~ Can’t wait until summer?  Thinking about those tempting little chocolate filled sandwich cookies from the farmer’s market?  We’ll, you’re in luck!  Our signature homemade sammies are boxed by the dozen, complete with festive colored pastel filling.
1 dozen box, $8

Sunday Brunch Mini Tea Bread TrioThe perfect accompaniment for your weekend brunch or a simple and elegant hostess gift.  BSB’s breads are delicious, moist and come with a decorative ribbon and label.  Each order includes one mini loaf of each of the following three flavors: 

Salted Caramel Pecan
Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cherry
Coconut Pineapple Rum

**Each of these flavors are a brand new recipe and we would appreciate any feedback, as we are getting ready to plan our summer farmer’s market menu. 
$10.50/set of 3

Easter Truffles~ Long ago, on an island far away… just kidding!  Truth be told, our signature hand rolled truffles do not require much of a description.  The dark chocolate base is delicately rolled in accompanying sugars.  This Easter, we’ve selected four springy flavors for you to enjoy.  Each assorted box will include:

Orange Creme
Key Lime
Raspberry
Blackberry

$6.50/box

M’s Hen & Chick Scratch Mix~Don’t worry, we didn’t take any inspiration from the local feed mill!  Margo has been busy creating a special white chocolate snack mix that you won’t be able to resist.  No minimum order required. $6/single large bag $8/4 individual  smaller bags.

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Your last name doesn’t have to start with O’ and you don’t have to be Irish in order to enjoy our delicious St. Patrick’s Day sweets!

HOLIDAY ORDER PICKUP HOURS: Wednesday, March 16th, Thursday, March 17th, and Friday, March 18th, 1-6 pm.

SHAMROCK SHAPED MINTED CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CAKE

Created to cure the ‘last box of girl scout cookIes’ dilemma, this light chocolate mint cake is shaped like a shamrock and filled with mint crème and crunch. Finished with a striking pale green frosting and even more cookie crunch. Approximately 8~12 servings ~ $30.

IRISH CAR BOMB CUPCAKES

These chocolate stout cupcakes are filled with an Irish whipped cream, frosted with our whiskey bourbon butter, and finished with gold sprinkles and shamrock sugars.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Minimum order 1/2 dozen ~ $13/ 1/2 dozen.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE

This creamy pie is filled with a striking green whipped filling and speckled with rich chocolate bits. $18

TRIO O’ SAMMIES

Truly addicting, our soft, chocolate cookies sandwich our famous buttercream frosting. Similar to the whoopee pies of your childhood. For this holiday, we have created two uniquely flavored butter cremes to accompany our signature recipe. Your assortment will include; mocha, caramel Irish creme, and traditional butter creme.  Minimum order 2 dozen ~ $16.

ASSORTED COIN & SHAMROCK COOKIES

We are again offering a version of our signature cutout cookies this year.
You will enjoy a variety of circle sized frosted cookies (coins), edged in gold sparkle and imprinted with different monetary amounts and several shamrock shaped cookies.  Minimum order 1 dozen cookies ~ $16/dozen.

MINI RAINBOW DELIGHT CUPCAKES

For the kids, or the kid at heart, these mini rainbow fun~illa~fetti cupcakes are filled with vanilla creme and frosted with assorted rainbow frosting and festive sprinkles. Minimum order 1 dozen ~ $12/dozen.

GRASSHOPPER SQUARES

Our grasshopper squares have a cake like brownie bottom, a creamy minty essence filling, and a smooth, rich ganache covering.  Unbelievable!  Minimum order 2 squares ~ $6.50.

RAINBOW CAKE SLICES

Everyone needs a bit o’ color for St. Patty’s Day! You can get your fix o’ color with a slice of our rainbow cake. Each slice will showcase the six main colors of the rainbow, with french vanilla cake, vanilla creme filling, and our signature butter frosting. Don’t worry, we’ll be generous, so you can share your slice. Minimum order 2 slices ~ $8.

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