Tour de Dufflet: November 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

13 is better than 12!

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Dufflet Holiday Cookies by the box!

Get 13 cookies for the price of 12 when you buy them by the box at any Dufflet café. Pre-order your cookies now because quantities are limited.

Linzer Stars $22.00/box
Shortbread Wedges $16.50/box
Gingerbread Kids $16.50/box
Holiday Butter Shapes (4 ea Snowman, Mitten, Santa) $16.50/box
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Friday, November 16, 2012

Delectable begins with a D!

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Whether it's a hostess or corporate gift, a stocking stuffer or a special way to say "Thanks", what could be sweeter than a delightfully wrapped gift basket brimming with Dufflet Small Indulgences, David’s Fine Belgian Chocolates and other gourmet treats? 

Pre-order now via email, telephone, or in-person. Baskets as described exactly in the photos are available in limited quantities and some items may have to be substituted.

Custom baskets can be assembled according to your budget. Contact any Dufflet location to order by phone, email or in-person shopping.

Toronto Dufflet Café Locations
Downtown:
787 Queen Street West, Ph: 416-504-2870 (open 7 days)
Uptown: 2638 Yonge Street, Ph: 416-484-9080 (closed Mondays)
Beach: 1917 Queen Street East, Ph: 416-699-4900 (open 7 days)

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

eat more cake buttons

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Eat More Cake buttons are free, I tell ya!

Yup, free!

(that's all I got)
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Friday, November 9, 2012

leave room in your bouche for these bûches de noel!

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Bûche de Noël - Caramel Chocolate

Chocolate sponge rolled with caramel whipped cream, glazed with bittersweet chocolate; finished with gold dusted chocolate leaves. (made without wheat or gluten)


Bûche de Noël - Hazelnut

Hazelnut sponge rolled with hazelnut mousse; glazed with hazelnut crunch milk chocolate ganache; garnished with gold-dusted white chocolate leaves. (contains nuts)


Bûche de Noël - Raspberry Vanilla Almond

Almond sponge rolled with vanilla mousse and raspberries; finished with white buttercream and chocolate snowflakes (contains nuts)


Available now at all 3 Dufflet locations or for pre-order for the Holidays and seasonal parties. 10" large $44.00, 7.5" small $25.00
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Thursday, November 8, 2012

French/English Customer Service Supervisor Wanted!

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Are you a dynamic individual with a sweet tooth? Are you fluent in French and English? Do you have experience supervising others in a call centre or customer service environment? 

Then look no further! Dufflet Pastries is an award winning dessert company in the west end of Toronto. Looking to expand their team, the ideal candidate is an experienced Customer Service Supervisor who is fluent in French and English.

A passion for motivating and encouraging others, while assisting customers with orders, is a winning combination for success in this role. Working closely with the Office Manager, the right candidate has experience up-selling product, training and motivating others to do the same, anticipating and trouble-shooting concerns and takes initiative to meet deadlines and accomplishes tasks to the highest standard.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm; will be required to work the occasional Saturdays.

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, then send a copy of your resume and salary expectations dinah@dufflet.com today (no phone calls please).

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

hot chocolate cheesecake won't burn your mouth!

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One of the many new seasonal items on the Dufflet Holiday newsletter is an amazing Hot Chocolate Cheesecake!

Milk chocolate cheesecake in a chocolate shortbread crust, covered with a delicious milk chocolate glaze, toasted marshmallows, graham crumbs and whipped cream.

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations - check out what else is new for the holidays on our newsletter here!
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Friday, November 2, 2012

sneak peek: dufflet holiday season desserts, pt 1


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Available beginning November 6th, here's a sneak peek at our new seasonal items available at all 3 Dufflet locations.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
Dense and delicious milk chocolate cheesecake in a chocolate shortbread crust; topped with milk chocolate glaze, toasted marshmallows, graham crumbs and whipped cream.

Peppermint Truffle Cakelet®
Sinfully rich Devil's Food chocolate cake with alternating layers of peppermint buttercream and light truffle cream; glazed with dark chocolate.

Gingerbread Cake
Spicy molasses gingerbread cake with a hint of chocolate; frosted with cream cheese, topped with a tinted white chocolate gingerbread cut-out.

Cherries Jubilee Mini
Light chocolate cake surrounds vanilla mousse with a heart of brandied cherries; dark chocolate glaze and white chocolate drizzle. (made without wheat or gluten)

Cranberry Cheesecake Euro Tart
Rich and creamy cheesecake batter swirled with cranberry orange filling baked in our Euro style sweet dough crust

Mincemeat Tarts
A traditional favourite made in a not so traditional way! All vegetarian (no suet) with apples, lemons, oranges, raisins and dried apricots in a flaky, buttery crust.

Smores Cupcake   
Devil's Food cupcake topped with chocolate frosting, toasted marshmallow and graham crumbs.

Filled cupcake - Devil's Snowball
Devil's Food cupcake filled with coconut buttercream; topped with more coconut buttercream.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

should have zingered when you zagged

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Brighten up a dreary day with a Dufflet Luscious Lemon filled cupcake. Moist lemon zinger cake filled with tart lemon pudding and finished with a lemon glaze. Zippy!

Not making any rash promises here, but people have been known to walk with a bounce in their step after savouring one of these sunny beauties. 'Just saying ...

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