Saturday, February 26, 2011

Last chance to enter our drawing!



 Hello!
Boy, have we missed you! We have been super busy getting ready to launch a brand new format to our newsletter. We hope to send the shiny new format on March 1st just in time to announce the winner to our drawing! Haven't entered yet? You have until 9pm on Monday, February 28th to stop in to the shop and enter for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the store! Woo!
Keep your eyes out for the newsletter as the new format may end up in junk email boxes since it is unfamiliar. Thank you all for your continued support! We love what we do and it's all thanks to you!

On to today's treats!

Today's Treats:
Almond Butter Fudge (GF)
Apple Cinnamon Muffin (GF/SoyFree)
Banana Bread (Soy Free)
Blueberry Turnover
Boston Cream Pie Mini Cake (GF)
Carrot Cream Cheese Cake
Chai Coconut Cream Pie
Chocolate Almond Toffee Bar (GF)
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Chunk Macaroon (GF)
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Chocolate Nut Truffle (GF)
German Chocolate Mini Cake (GF)
Lemon Ginger Sugar Cookie
Maple Walnut Scone
Peanut Butter Amaranth Bar (GF)
Peanut Butter Fudge (GF)
Pear Crumble Pie (Soy Free)
Pistachio Rosewater Cake (GF)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
Savory Cashew Tart
Strawberry Lemon Cupcake
Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (GF)

Soft Serve Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate or Twist

Back to Eden Bakery Boutique

Monday, February 21, 2011

Happy Presidents Day from BTE!



Happy Presidents Day!!

We hope that at least a few of you were able to have a nice leisurely start to your week with this Monday holiday.  The sun is shining brilliantly and beckoning you out to make the most of this gorgeous day which of course includes a stop at Back to Eden. Am I right??  We have a delicious assortment of treats for you to choose from today and are always happy to help get you started on the right foot!

Lemon Poppyseed Scones
Spiced Pear Bread (Soy Free)
Raspberry Cardamom Muffin (Soy Free/GF)
Lemon Custard Turnover
Pistachio Sugar Cookie
Butterscotch White Chocolate Chip Cookie
Strawberry Hazelnut Cupcake (GF)
Lemon Lavender Poppyseed Cupcake
Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake (GF)
Apple Raspberry Pie (Soy Free)
Chai Spice Cake 
Carrot Cream Cheese Cake (GF)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Chocolate Peanut Toffee Bars (GF)
Savory Cashew Tarts (Soy Free)
Indian Curry Calzone (Soy Free)
Swiss Chard Bell Pepper Quiche

We wish you all a wonderful day and hope to see your smiling faces whenever you find yourself in the neighborhood!

Cheers!




Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
2217 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-477-5022
info@backtoedenbakery.com
www.backtoedenbakery.com

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Thursday Treats From Back to Eden!



Hey Everyone!

Did you enjoy the sun today? It was gorgeous! Who doesn't love sunshine in the middle of February?! We just wanted to say hello (Hello!) and let you know how much we appreciate your business!

Have you had a chance to enter our drawing yet? Stop in to the store for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to spend on anything in the store, including retail items and special orders!  Send this link to a friend so they get a chance to enter as well!

Have a wonderful night! We hope to see you soon!

Today's Treats!

Chocolate Raspberry Bread (Soy Free)
Black and White Cake
Rosewater Sugar Cookie
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
Lemon Poppyseed Muffin (GF/SoyFree)
Lemon Lavender Poppyseed Cake (GF)
Blueberry Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (GF)
Pearionberry Crumble Pie (Soy Free)
Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
Morroccan Veggie Calzone (GF)
Spinach Artichoke Tart
Chocolate Lover's Cupcake
Chocolate Mint Cupcake
Oatmeal Raisin Scone
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee Bar (GF)
Strawberry Hazelnut Cupcake (GF)
Chocolate Croissant
Almond Butter Fudge (GF)
Chocolate Chunk Macaroon (GF)
Chocolate Nut Truffle (GF)
Peanut Butter Amaranth Bar (GF)
Peanut Butter Fudge (GF)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
Carrot Cream Cheese Mini Cake (GF)



Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
2217 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-477-5022
info@backtoedenbakery.com
www.backtoedenbakery.com

Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day from Back to Eden!


Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Whether it is love for yourself, love for a special someone in your life or the cosmic "agape" kind of love we hope that today you are bathing in it! Obviously we are all striving to walk with love in our hearts every day right? That being said it is certainly nice to have a day set aside to bring awareness to that universal spirit that permeates all for there is nothing that love won't reach in time.  And the best part about Valentine's Day is the opportunity you now have to indulge in the sweeter side of life as part of your practice in "self love". So come on down before you get all cozy and settled for the evening and pick up one of these delightful treats so lovingly prepared just for you!

Chocolate Raspberry Bread (Soy Free)
Mixed Berry Turnovers
Cherry Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Strawberry Coconut Cupcakes
Chocolate Lavender Cupcakes (GF)
Carrot Cream Cheese Cupcakes (GF)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake (GF)
Apple Raspberry Pie (Soy Free)
Coconut Cream Pie
Chocolate Lover's Mini Cakes (GF)
Strawberry Vanilla Cake
Black & White Pudding Tarts
Chocolate Peanut Toffee Bars (GF)
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Plus Chocolate Peppermint Soft Serve!!

Make the most of it lovers!!
xoxo




Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
2217 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-477-5022
info@backtoedenbakery.com
www.backtoedenbakery.com

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

What's up this Wednesday at BTE!!



Hello out there!!

It seems that this morning fog has us off to a sleepy start here on Alberta St. this Wednesday. Worry not as the sun is predicted to make an appearance at some point today and we have just what you need to get the day started off on the right note.  Take a look at what is presently in store and then let your craving lead the way through the foggy dew to our doorstep where we will welcome you warmly!

Chocolate Croissants
Orange Currant Scones
Spiced Marionberry Bread (Soy Free)
Lemon Blueberry Muffins (GF/Soy Free)
Rosewater Sugar Cookies 
Everything Cookies
Lemon Marionberry Cupcakes (GF)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Black & White Cheesecake (GF)
Marionberry Vanilla Bean Cake
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (GF)
Carrot Cream Cheese Mini Cakes (GF)
Chocolate Peanut Toffee Bars (GF)
Chocolate Rosemary Sea Salt Tarts
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pearionberry Crumble Pie (Soy Free)
Moroccan Veggie Calzones (Soy Free)
Spinach Artichoke Tarts (Soy Free)
Broccoli Cheddar Tempeh Quiche

Hoping to see some of you soon and wishing all of you a wonderful day!!

Thanks again for all your continued support!!








Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
2217 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-477-5022
info@backtoedenbakery.com
www.backtoedenbakery.com

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Chocolate for Chocolate Lovers!

Chocolate has been cultivated for thousands of years and is still one of the most popular foods across the globe. Often thought to be an aphrodisiac, chocolate is a popular Valentine's Day gift. Why not give your sweetheart some delicious chocolate that has been harvested organically and at a fair price to the workers? Skip the milk while you're at it because there's no good reason to water down good chocolate. We offer a variety of chocolate treats at Back to Eden to indulge your sweetheart on the most romantic day of the year. 


We love this organic, fair trade chocolate company out of San Luis Obispo, California. We sell three of their individually wrapped chocolates- Bittersweet Peanut Butter Cups, Bittersweet Turtle Cups and Peppermint Patties. 
Sweet Earth Chocolates - $1 Each


Everyone loves the sweet little chocolates we keep by the register, made by Sjaak's Organic Chocolates out of Northern California. We offer a variety of flavors including: 
Cherry Heart $0.65

Caramel Bite $0.35

Orange Bite $0.35

 Hazelnut Bite $0.65


Raspberry Bite $0.35
Mint Mills $0.65














Looking for something less processed? Lulu's offers the ultimate in chocolate seduction with her line of raw chocolate. The cocoa butter feels amazing on your skin and it's edible for anyone looking to nibble on your nibs. 
Luscious Body Butter $12
Aztec Crunch $5


Maca Love Bar $5
Missionary Chocolates
Everybody loves these handcrafted truffles made in Portland, Oregon. We support a large number of local businesses in our shop by selling their products but we always become giddy when the chocolatier herself drops off her wonderful truffles. Rich, creamy and decadent are three of the words that come to mind to describe this delicious morsels. You can purchase a single truffle for $3.50 or get a gift box with four chocolates for $16.00.

Dark Chocolate

Glorious Ginger

Salted Vanilla Caramel


Peppermint
Meyer Lemon

Spicy Cinnamon Chipotle 



Indaphoria Chocolates

And the newest addition to the store is this exquisite line of bars from Indaphoria Chocolates made locally in Bend, Oregon.  There are currently four fantastic flavor combinations to choose from and each one is enough to make you swoon and praise the Cacao gods.  At 65% Costa Rican Cacao "La Pura Vida" is described as 'happiness in a bar' and contains mood enhancers like St. John's Wort, Chamomile, Kava Kava, Eleuthero, Ashwaganda , Crystallized Ginger and Schizandra Berry.  Perfect for the romantic holiday ahead is the Aphrodite Bar, made with 72 % Peruvian Cacao and a variety of aphrodisiac herbs like Yohimbe, Damiana and Lotus. For the those who like a dash of salt with your sweet there is also the delicious Himalayan Sea Salt with Goji Berry.  Last but not least is the Cococacao bar made with toasted coconut and cacao nibs!! Chocolate does not get much better than this and we invite you to indulge your senses with these beauties!!

$5 per bar

Monday, February 7, 2011

Specials for Monday!



Howdy folks!  It looks like the start of another week of confusing weather - yesterday we could feel Spring in the air, and today Portland can't seem to decide if it wants to be rainy, sunny or just plain cold!  We've got some great specials today with a variety of flavors to suit any kind of weather.  Here's what's new in the shop today:


Apple Pear Turnovers
Maple Walnut Scones
Ginger Coconut Cardamom Muffins (GF/SoyFree)
Lavender Snickerdoodles
Spiced Marionberry Bread (SoyFree)
Black & White Cookies

Pistachio Rosewater Cupcakes (GF)
Lime Coconut and Ginger Pistachio Cupcakes
Pineapple Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (GF)
Pearionberry Crumble Pie
Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
Strawberry Almond Cake (GF)
Chocolate Mint Mini Cakes (GF)
Chocolate Peanut Toffee Bars (GF)
Lime Coconut Cream Tarts

Spinach Artichoke Tarts (SoyFree)
Southwest Style Quiche
BBQ Tofu Calzone

and...

The ever-popular Chocolate Zucchini Bundt has made it's return!

Today's Soft Serve: Vanilla and Chocolate


So come brave the weird weather (really, it ain't that bad) and treat yourself, because you know you totally deserve it.

Back to Eden Bakery Boutique


Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Happy Groundhog's Day!



Hello fine friends!!

It is a bit nippy out there today and we've got exactly what you need to keep going and stay the course this week.  Our bakers have been busy whipping up some fantastic treats for you to savor this Groundhog's Day.  Regardless of what's happening in Punxsutawney today we feel that spring is also a state of mind and what you feed with light and love will begin to bloom anew.  In addition to today's prediction of an early spring we also foresee lots of mouthwatering over the list below:

Mixed Berry Turnovers
Spiced Pear Muffins (GF/SoyFree)
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Ginger Sugar Cookies
Carrot Currant Bread (Soy Free)
Chocolate Lover's Cupcakes (GF)
Strawberry Almond Cupcakes
Key Lime Cheesecake (GF)
Pearionberry Pie (Soy Free)
Boston Cream Pie Mini Cakes (GF)
Pistachio Rosewater Mini Cakes (GF)
Chocolate Rosemary Sea Salt Tarts
Black & White Cake
Lemon Lavender Poppyseed Cake (GF)
Chocolate Almond Toffee Bars (GF)
Indian Curry Calzones (Soy Free)
Spinach Artichoke Tart (Soy Free)
Well there you have it! If these treats aren't enough motivation to get you up to Alberta today then perhaps you saw your own shadow and have decided to hibernate a bit longer!
Hope to see you all soon!
Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
P.S. Back to Eden does not condone the harassment of rodents in the name of predicting the weather.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Enter to win a $25 Gift Certificate from Back to Eden!!



Greetings Friends and Neighbors!!

Congratulations!! You all made it through January and hopefully not too worse for the wear.  While the crisp in the air reminds us that it is, in fact, still winter, today the sun shines brightly and before we know it the first of the spring bulbs will begin to poke through the cold, hard ground.  For establishments like ours, this time of year can get a little sleepy as hibernation takes hold and we all dream of warmer days ahead.  

Well, we the people of Back to Eden would like to show our appreciation to the customers willing to brave the cold and hang in there with us throughout the winter doldrums.  Starting today and throughout the month of February we are conducting an email contest for everyone who steps through these doors.  No purchase is necessary and all you have to do is fill out an entry form with a valid email address in order to win!! The winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate that can be spent on goodies in the store, gifted to someone special or applied to a special order at your leisure.  All information will be kept strictly confidential and will aid us in staying in better communication with our clientele.  There are likely to be many changes and/or developments for Back to Eden throughout 2011 and we want to keep you all in the loop!!  Check out the finer details below and do your best to make it into the shop to fill out an entry form before this brief little month passes us by and spring comes knocking on your door!!

Sincerely and gratefully yours,







Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
2217 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-477-5022
info@backtoedenbakery.com
www.backtoedenbakery.com


EMAIL CONTEST!!
(So we can better stay in touch!!)

ENTER TO WIN
A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE
FROM BACK TO EDEN!!

Contest Rules
No purchase necessary. Must visit store to enter.
Must be 18 years of age or older w/ a valid email address.
Only one entry per person. Duplicates will be discarded.
The Contest will end at 9pm on February 28, 2011.
The Winner will be announced on March 1, 2011.
The Winner will be contacted via email on March 1, 2011.
The winner will also be congratulated in our newsletter, blog, Facebook and Twitter.
The Winner must contact us by April 1, 2011 to claim prize or another Winner will be selected.
Gift Certificate can be used on multiple visits and can be applied to special orders.
Valid US issued ID required to claim prize. Prize must be claimed in person in our shop.
Prize may not be substituted or returned for cash value.