Featured Photo Courtesy of Devour Desserts
6 ABC’s Cecily Tynan recently posed the question on air to viewers “Is this Philadelphia or Fargo?” Well, we’ve been wondering the same thing, ha! It suffices to say the entire Eastern seaboard has transitioned into a bunch of hibernation homebodies with one of the coldest and most relentless winters on record. The first day of Spring is Friday, March 20th–but whose counting?
Well, until then, if you have conditioned your inner winter beast to just huddle up on the homefront instead of venturing out this Valentine’s, then we can help you sprinkle a whole bunch of sweetness into those long, chilly days and evenings. Here with our best bakery (and baked goods) guide, you can choose from a smorgasbord of delicious jawn while supporting one of our great local businesses who are offering unique Valentine’s dessert menus, love-themed baked goods and dare we say…a few chocolate and wine pairings?
Here’s to enjoying and indulging at your very own Love Shack this Valentine’s–your home. Because, after all, home is where the heart is.
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Sarah and Bingo
Devour Desserts
Aston, PA
Mantua, NJ
devourdesserts.com
Phone (PA): 610-497-1571
Email: customdesigns@devourdesserts.com
It was most definitely love at first sight when we recently discovered Delco’s Devour Desserts. Located in Aston, with a second bakery in South Jersey, their tagline is “All we do is delicious.” They have been in business since 2011 (15 years) and to their loyal fans are known as the home of the original cheesecake stuffed strawberries–um, yum we definitely need to try some!
For Valentine’s Day they have a pretty robust and creative menu that includes their new Itty Bitty Towers–6 inch cakes that serve 4-8 and come in a bunch of flavors ($20-$25). Other gorgeously crafted goodies include:
- Love At First Bite Wine Glass Parfaits–$18 Boxed
- 6 and 12 piece assorted Valentine’s themed cupcakes–$20 & $40
- Box of Chocolates Heart Cake–$50 and serves 8-10
- Valentine’s Bento Box 6” tower cake & delicious desserts to match $80
Preorders are highly recommended via phone (610-497-1571). You can view their full Valentine’s dessert selections and bakery items on Facebook and Instagram.
ANEU Kitchens and Catering
1556 East Lancaster Avenue
Paoli, PA
aneucatering.com
Phone: 610-251-9600
Email: catering@aneukitchens.com
chocolate protein powder, cocoa, greek yogurt, tart cherry, coconut milk
Love is in the air and at ANEU in Paoli!
Check out their special Valentine’s items including:
- Chocolate covered strawberries (pre-orders recommended!! Pick up stars 2/9)
- Cherry cordial smoothie – Chocolate protein powder, cocoa, greek yogurt, tart cherry, coconut milk
- Love Potion #9 @yeu_snackse – Gluten-free oat and rice treats with cacao, strawberry, honey, and botanical herbs
- Strawberry & white chocolate scones
- Raspberry mocha coffee
In addition, if you are down the shore or live in South Jersey, they are offering a Valentine’s Dinner (on Galentine’s Day!) at ANEU Kitchens in Margate on Friday, February 13th from 6pm to 8pm. The cost is $150 pp. Savor five courses of ANEU Kitchen’s signature dishes, each
thoughtfully paired with hand-selected wines. Join wine expert Debra Marcus and food guru Meridith Coyle, your Galentine’s hostesses with the mostesses, for an unforgettable and romantic Valentine’s dining experience!
More info and the full menu here on the Facebook event page.
Betsy Bakes
Old City, Philadelphia
https://betsybemerbakes.com
https://www.instagram.com/betsybemerbakes
pink + red heart sugar cookies filled with homemade buttercream frosting
Betsy Bakes is a small, bespoke home bakery out of Old City. Crafted from locally sourced, organic ingredients, these are snacks and baked goods that you can feel good about. Always refined-sugar and seed-oil free, every item is made to order.
Betsy recently came into our feed on IG and had us instantly falling head over heels in love with her baking talents, innovation, and freakin’ terrific photography. We caught a glimpse of a mason jar brimming with handmade gluten-free cheddar crackers–a bougie take on the childhood fav of goldfish. Alright, alright, alright! And, I’m not the only one with a girl crush on the goodies coming out of the oven…lemme tell ya! There’s a legit female freakout comment on just about everything she posts. See it with your own eyes.
For Valentine’s week, Miss Betsy’s menu includes:
- Caramel Toffee Cutie Crack
- Caramel Pistachio Dates
- Be Mine Cookie Sandos
- Iced Sugar Cookies
If you are tempted by all this deliciousness, do not wait or hesitate! All orders are made to order & ready within 2-3 business days–so time is ticking. Betsy Bakes offers pickup in Old City & courier delivery in Philadelphia and burbs (for a small fee) Address is provided in order confirmation email (Betsy is a licensed home baker and it’s her home address.) You can view more of her menu and baked goods on her website here.
Yori’s Bakery
15 North Church Street
West Chester, PA
yorisbakery.com
Phone: 610-344-9674
Email: info@yorisbakery.com
So, this is love
Valentine’s treats have arrived at West Chester’s yummy Yori’s Bakery! From themed cookies to cupcakes and cakes created from the heart, Yori’s has everything you need to celebrate sweetly with the ones you love. In addition, February is National Chocolate Lovers Month! Enjoy every bite of Yori’s decadent selection of chocolate cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, pastries, and other sweet treats. View their cake, pastry, and holiday specialties menu here: https://www.yorisbakery.com/menus.
Place an order for Valentine’s week: https://www.yorisbakery.com/pastry-orders →
Penns Woods Winery X Good Good Chocolates Collab
Penns Woods Winery
Glen Mills, PA
pennswoodswinery.com
goodgoodchocolates.com
When it comes to friends, love, chocolate and wine never run dry. This Valentine’s season, order a Take Home Wine & Chocolate Pairing Kit for a relaxing date night in (or a fun get together with the girls) thanks to Delco’s Penns Woods Winery and South Philly’s Good Good Chocolates collab. The lineup of custom, handcrafted @goodgoodchocolates pairs perfectly with a flight of premium Penns Woods wines. Pairings are $38/person & $34 Wine Club members. Reservations required – book here www.exploretock.com/pennswoodswinery. For pickup/take home Order HERE: www.pennswoodswinery.com/product/take-home-chocolate-pairings-kit
We recently featured Good Good Chocolates owner Lisa Schoenbeck.
You can read all about her successful bespoke candy business here →.
Sweet Messina’s Bakery
1217 Darby Road
Havertown, PA
sweetmessinasbakery.com
Phone: 610-288-0044
Email: gabriella@sweetmessinasbakery.com
Looking for the Pair-fect Valentine’s Day activity? The Sweet & Sip Valentine Collection from Sweet Messina’s in Havertown is just what you need! They’ve selected some of your favorite hand crafted desserts (including Chocolate Budino & Italian Wedding Cake) and paired them with delectable wines. They provide the pastries, you provide the wines. The collection includes a tasting of each of these items, enough to share. This is the perfect date night-in with your Cara Mia! All orders must be picked up on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th, between 7:30am and 3:00pm. Preorder now by emailing Gabriella (above) or calling during store hours. Check back on Sweet Messina’s socials soon for their full Valentine’s Day menu.
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