Category Archives: Sweet Wars

Back in Action.

By Allison | Published: November 19, 2008
Thanks Adam for the mention today, even if you did get my name wrong.  I mean all we ever really shared was a few bites in Hoboken and my now favorite sundae in the world at Marco & Pepe. I stopped by Momofuku Milk Bar yesterday evening in the midst of rush hour, and arrived without [...]
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Labor Day Treats

By Allison | Published: September 2, 2008
Today Ross and I walked over the Brooklyn Bridge, started at Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, and amazingly ended up at Blue Marble Ice Cream and died of happiness. I also made salsa which has gigantic chunks of jalapenos, and brainstormed of amazing mini treats to sell to the general public. Also, the tiniest step closer [...]
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Lower East Side Treats

By Allison | Published: July 24, 2008
I promised cupcake reviews from the East side and thus, will not disappoint. Twenty-four hours after getting my hair chopped off, this morning I woke up to 70-something degree weather, a slow breakfast, a chai green tea. One official announcement: I start work next week at the best coffee shop in Manhattan–the majority [...]
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Battle of the Cupcake Cravings

By Allison | Published: July 21, 2008
As I sit here nibbling on a Chocolate Mint cookie from Milk & Cookies, I compile my thoughts on two very well-known Manhattan bakeries and the cupcakes I chose based on a quick decision. This afternoon I took a brief excursion to the west side to investigate the few bakeries I have considered inspirations [...]
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