Marion's Vintage Bakeshop

Miniature Croissants for Easter-Marions Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:17:27 +0000

Easter is a great time to bring out all of the pastel plates, vintage finds and Easter decor to host a fun holiday brunch.

I alway’s make fresh croissants for Easter brunch ( as well as baked ham, my Mother’s Scalloped Potatoes, asparagus with a lemon [...]

Miniature Cinnamon Rolls and Caramel Rolls-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:21:24 +0000

I’m Not sure that I know anyone who doesn’t love a good cinnamon roll, most of all me.

I really love caramel and I really love nuts too. So for me, the quintessential breakfast yeast-raised roll is a sticky bun. Especially if it’s covered in thick caramel and roasted [...]

Miniature Buche De Noel-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:30:16 +0000

Miniature Buche de Noel

Last weekend I decided to make a Buche de Noel. Roughly translated, that means: “Yule log”. They are VERY European and delightful to look at ( not to mention to eat). Customarily, I create at least 25 of them for the holiday’s.-However, I create the [...]

Miniature Gingerbread House-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:32:49 +0000

Miniature Gingerbread Houses… are the cutest little things ever! Many years ago, when my father was still alive, I had envisioned a miniature gingerbread house to sell as gifts to anyone interested in purchasing one for their holiday celebrations, or to give as a small token of love. I liked [...]

Miniature Pumpkin Pies-Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:47:49 +0000

It’s that time of the year!

For eating, sharing, enjoying the company of friends and family and celebrating and giving thanks for all of the blessings that we receive in our lives.

I LOVE pumpkin Pie, when it’s cooked perfectly and with an a smooth ,non-mushy custard filling. [...]

Cupcake Cereal and Nostalgia

Marion — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:14:06 +0000

Mmmmmmmm Cupcake Pebbles!

Although this post isn’t exactly about a cereal from the 1940′s, it IS about a cereal from the 1960′s…or at least a “spin”on it.

Fruity Pebbles….NO…Cupcake Pebbles!

Let me start by saying: I am a very adventurous gal when it [...]

Miniature Candied and Caramel Apples-Marions Vintage Bakeshop

Marion — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:19:32 +0000

Fall is here!

and with it brings the sting of fresh air through your nostrils, both bright and subdued oranges, reds and greens, and one of my very favorite autumn treats, Candied Apples!

When I was in Elementary school in the 1960′s, my Mother [...]

Cider and Donuts-vintage style

Marion — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:46:53 +0000

Honestly, Who DOESN’T like a Donut or Doughnut?

When Autumn rolls around one of the first things I think about is fresh-pressed apple cider and freshly baked donuts.

I don’t eat donuts that much…for obvious reasons, they are FRIED. IN FAT! But I will never be able to [...]

Marion’s Vintage Bakeshop- Miniature Peach lattice Pies and Old fashioned Peach Ice Cream

Marion — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:34:57 +0000

There is almost NOTHING I like more by summer’s end than the taste of a fresh peach; slick , juicy and utterly satisfying. ( Okay, I also love Heirloom tomatoes and sweet buttered corn)!

However, [...]

” Jam-It-All!”

Marion — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:16:08 +0000

“Jam Give-Away” Leave a comment today telling me your favorite jam and I will put you in a drawing to win THREE of my signature Gourmet Dessert jams! Chocolate covered Cherry Cordial, Raspberry Truffle and Chocolate-Dipped-Strawberry! Smear them on chocolate chip scones, melt them and pour them over ice cream, or eat them straight from [...]