Tour de Dufflet: 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

dufflet holiday hours & ordering deadlines ...

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I'm dreaming of the sweet stuff, and you'll be dreaming too if you wait too long to pick up your seasonal treats for the holidays. Avoid sadface and take note ...

Holiday Ordering Deadlines:
- Orders for Tuesday, December 24 should be made before 3pm Monday, December 23
- Orders for Friday, December 27 should be made before 1pm Tuesday, December 24
- Orders for Tuesday, December 31 should be made before 3pm Monday, December 30

Retail Holiday hours by Dufflet location:

Dufflet Downtown - 787 Queen St. West - retail@dufflet.com
Sun Dec 22 12p - 6p
Mon Dec 23 10a - 7p
Tue Dec 24 10a - 5p
Wed Dec 25 Closed
Thu Dec 26 Closed
Fri Dec 27 10a - 7p
Sat Dec 28 10a - 7p
Sun Dec 29 12p - 6p
Mon Dec 30 10a - 7p
Tue Dec 31 10a - 6p
Wed Jan 1 Closed
Thu Jan 2 reg hours resume

Dufflet Uptown - 2638 Yonge St. - retail2@dufflet.com
Sun Dec 22 12p - 5p
Mon Dec 23 10a - 7p
Tue Dec 24 10a - 5p
Wed Dec 25 Closed
Thu Dec 26 Closed
Fri Dec 27 10a - 7p
Sat Dec 28 10a - 7p
Sun Dec 29 12p - 5p
Mon Dec 30 10a - 7p
Tue Dec 31 10a - 6p
Wed Jan 1 Closed
Thu Jan 2 reg hours resume

Dufflet Beach - 1917 Queen St. E. - retail3@dufflet.com
Sun Dec 22 11a - 6p
Mon Dec 23 9a - 7p
Tue Dec 24 9a - 5p
Wed Dec 25 Closed
Thu Dec 26 Closed
Fri Dec 27 9a - 7p
Sat Dec 28 10a - 7p
Sun Dec 29 11a - 6p
Mon Dec 30 9a - 7p
Tue Dec 31 9a - 6p
Wed Jan 1 Closed
Thu Jan 2 reg hours resume

Happy holidays, and thank you for being such great customers!
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

seasonal sale at our bakery in etobicoke!

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*** DUFFLET WAREHOUSE SALE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH & MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD ***

Looking for chocolate stocking stuffers and selected pastries? Come to our Bakery on 166 Norseman Street, Etobicoke!

While quantities last > when they're gone, they're gone!

When: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH & MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD from 11am to 5pm (or until we sell out) No early birds!

Payment via Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Debit.

Please do not phone or email - first come, first served! 

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Friday, December 13, 2013

gluten-free cupcakes for the holidays ... and beyond!

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If you haven't checked out the Dufflet line of certified gluten-free desserts, you can find a list of them on our main website. One thing to keep in mind when shopping for gluten-free products is that there is a difference between certified gluten-free, and items made without gluten in the recipe.

Certification from the Canadian Celiac Association and the right to display the official logo on the product, is a process that includes testing, licensing and renewal. Dufflet products that bear the CCA logo have passed and continue to pass these tests, and these items are always sold in their sealed packaging to maintain their official gluten-free status. Items sold not in their packaging may become contaminated by gluten in the environment.

Dufflet Pastries also makes a wide variety of desserts that don't have wheat or gluten in the recipe for those who are simply cutting down on their gluten intake (and are not seriously allergic to gluten). These items are marked with a "made without gluten" symbol on our website under Fresh Collection (for example, our Baby Truffle mini cake or our Dacquoise cakes and mini cakes)

All three Dufflet locations have certified gluten-free cupcakes in Devil's Food and Vanilla for $9.00 for a sealed 4-pack of a single flavour. 

You can also find them in the freezer section at your favourite local food emporium (I love that word) if traveling to one of our cafes is not convenient.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013

you want to see what's inside the other gift baskets too?

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...of course you do (thank you for asking!)

Whether it's a hostess or corporate gift, a stocking stuffer or a special way to say "Thanks", what could be sweeter than a gift basket from Dufflet? 

Choose from 3 sizes already curated with holiday confections and chocolates from Chocolate Signatures, or ask for a custom basket to be assembled according to your budget.

Contact any Dufflet cafe to order by phone, email or in-person shopping - accepting your pre-orders now!


Medium Dufflet Gift Basket
~ Blueberry Almond Bark
~ Holiday Amigos
~ Dufflet Nutt-e
~ Gingerbread Kid Cookie
~ Tofflet English Toffee
~ Chocolate Clusterific
~ Peppermint Chocolate Star
Price: $39.95

Small Dufflet Gift Basket
~ Dufflet Nutt-e
~ Nougato Bar
~ Gingerbread Kid Cookie
~ Holiday Amigos
~ Peppermint Chocolate Star
Price: $19.95

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Gift baskets with Dufflet chocolates? Yes please!

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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 gift basket from Dufflet? 

Choose from 3 sizes already curated with holiday confections and chocolates from Chocolate Signatures, or ask for a custom basket to be assembled according to your budget.

Contact any Dufflet cafe to order by phone, email or in-person shopping - accepting your pre-orders now!

Large Dufflet Gift Basket
~ Chocolate Clusterific
~ Holiday Amigos
~ Dufflet Nutt-e
~ Nougato Bar
~ White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Popcorn
~ Chocolate Almond Bark
~ Dufflet Morsels
~ Gingerbread Kid Cookie
~ Peppermint Chocolate Star
~ Holiday Wreath Bark
~ Gingerbread Infused Chocolate Kid
~ Caramel Pretzel Square
Price: $69.95
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Monday, December 9, 2013

Dufflet 16 Truffles

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You really REALLY can't go wrong with a box of truffles as a hostess gift over the holidays. All 3 Dufflet cafes have our Truffles Gift Box ready for you to grab and go and give!

Each box contains 16 truffles, 2 each of Orange, Cappuccino, Raspberry, Caramel, Amaretto, Rocher, Champagne, and Cognac.

$20.00 per box
(contains nuts)

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Bonjour Montreal!

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Those of you in the Montreal area are in for a treat ... a sweet, delicious chocolate treat!

Dufflet Group President, Daniele Bertrand, will be on hand at select Metro and Les 5 Saisons locations to demo what's new and chocolatey from Dufflet Small Indulgences and David's Fine Belgian Chocolates.

The demo schedule is:
Metro Pointe Claire (325 Boulevard Saint-Jean) - December 5
Les 5 Saisons Bernard  (1180 av Bernard) - December 6
Les 5 Saisons Greene (1280 Avenue Greene) - December 6
Metro Kirkland (3801 St Charles) - December 7
Metro Beaconsfield (50 St Charles) - December 7

Hope to see you there! For more info, please visit:


www.les5saisons.ca
www.metro.ca
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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Dufflet CotM for December!

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The Dufflet Cake of the Month for December is: Turtle Fudge Cake (you're welcome)

Flourless nut cake layers filled with crunchy almond meringue, sweet cream and caramel; covered with bittersweet chocolate fudge glaze. (made without wheat or gluten, contains nuts)

On special December 1-31, 2013 at all 3 Dufflet locations

6" regular: $25, special $23
10" regular: $44, special $40

- Cake of the Month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
- In-store cake quantities are limited, so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
- Sorry, but no rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Perfect Petit Fours - Tiny Tarts Collection

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Perfectly sweet and as pretty as can be, tempt your guests with a tray of our 1" square Tiny Tarts.

Available in boxes of 36 tarts (6 pieces of each flavour); Chocolate Mousse, Key Lime Mousse, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Pecan, Caramel Cream, Raspberry Cream. (collection contains nuts)

$48.60 per box - we're accepting your holiday pre-orders now at all 3 Dufflet café locations.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Holiday Chocolate Confection Tray from Dufflet

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Just in time for giving sweet stuff to your friends season, Dufflet has pulled together the bonbons of your dreams all onto one tray.

With seasonal sweets from Small Indulgences and David's Fine Belgian Chocolates, our Chocolate Confection Tray has 56 pieces, 8 each of the following flavours:
- Gingerbread infused Belgian milk chocolate kids,
- Peppermint dark chocolate stars,
- Cocofudge bites,
- PB&J bites,
- Milk chocolate drops with soft center,
- Dark chocolate drops with soft center,
- Caramel pretzel squares.
(collection contains nuts)

Available from any Dufflet retail cafe, $65.00 per tray

For more seasonal sweet tray, entertaining and gift basket ideas, please check out our Catering Tips/Holiday Hours newsletter.

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Hazelnut for the Holidays ...

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Mini Bûche de Noël in Hazelnut
Hazelnut sponge rolled with hazelnut mousse and glazed with hazelnut crunch milk chocolate ganache. (contains nuts)

Now at all 3 Dufflet locations
Size: 3"
Price: $5.50
Available until Dec 31st.

(also available in 10" large $44.00, 7.5" small for $25.00)

Mini bûche aux noisettes
Bûche de Noël miniature faite d'une couche de gâteau spongieux aux noisettes recouverte d'une mousse aux noisettes roulée et enrobée d'une ganache croustillante au chocolat au lait et aux noisettes. 

*contient des noix
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Dufflet at Gluten-Free Garage!

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Dufflet Pastries will be on hand at this year's Gluten-Free Garage on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the  Artscape Wychwood Barns. There will be loads to taste and take home, so come on out if you're looking for the best Toronto has to offer in gluten-free foods!
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You can find more info at the Gluten Free Garage website (with an amazing blog) and via their Twitter.

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Hope to see you there!
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Seasonal Hot Chocolate Cheesecake...

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Available now at all 3 Dufflet locations. Milk chocolate cheesecake in a chocolate shortbread crust, covered with a delicious milk chocolate glaze, toasted marshmallows, graham crumbs and whipped cream.

Sizes: 10" large, 8" small
Price: $45.00 lg, $26.00 sm
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Friday, November 1, 2013

Dufflet loves Movember!

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Dufflet Pastries will be donating 10% of the proceeds from the November sales of each chocolate mustache pop and each mustache cake to Movember to help raise funds and awareness to combat prostate and testicular cancer.

Available November 1-30 at all 3 Dufflet locations:
- Belgian milk chocolate mustache on a stick, $2.00 each
- Single layer chocolate fudge cake with Mustache decoration, $13.00 each.

For more ideas on how to participate in Movember, please visit their official website at http://ca.movember.com/.

Of course, you can also type in the incorrect web address of movember.ca (like I did) and laugh at the page posted there. Good humour is good.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Dufflet Gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Bûchlet

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Now available at all 3 Dufflet Pastries locations until the end of December, our certified gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Bûchelet de Noël!

What's inside this gorgeous Yule Log cake? 


Moist chocolate sponge rolled with caramel whipped cream, glazed with bittersweet chocolate; finished with gold dusted chocolate leaves and chocolate tiles. 

Gluten-free, in a dome package
Size: 3.5" x 5.5"
Price: $16.00

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

make your halloween boo-ti-ful and sweet

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All 3 Dufflet Pastries locations have sweet stuff for your trick or treaters, whether they go out or stay in for Halloween. 

Look for scary butter shape cookies, ghostly brownies, and adorable decorations on our fudge cakes and assorted cupcakes - all made with natural ingredients and no artificial colours. 

Pick them up early to avoid sadface!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR BREAKFAST!

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Come help us celebrate Dufflet Rosenberg’s birthday on Thursday, Oct 24 from 10:00am to 10:30am at our Downtown cafe location at 787 Queen St. W. (Toronto).

Dufflet will be offering free slices from her birthday cake. We’ll also be playing Drake’s new album “Nothing Was The Same” on the sound system because it’s his birthday too! 


(PS/ Drake - if you’re not too busy prepping for your show at the ACC, please drop by for cake!)

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

thanksgiving holiday hours at dufflet ...

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Thanksgiving is this weekend! All three Dufflet locations will be closed on Monday, Oct 14

These are our hours on Sunday, Oct 13:
- Dufflet Downtown 11a-5p,
- Dufflet Uptown 11a-5p,
- Dufflet Beach 11a-6p.


Wishing you all a sweet weekend, don't let the falling leaves scare you.
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Monday, October 7, 2013

Help wanted: Plant Maintenance Person (for Bakery)

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We need a Plant Maintenance person for our bakery in Etobicoke.

Reporting directly to Plant Manager, you will be responsible to ensure equipment is in proper working order:
 

- Trouble shoot problems in a disciplined and timely manner,
- Perform repairs on bakery equipment,
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery,
- Perform repairs at our off-site (Toronto) retail locations when needed (valid driver’s license to travel),
- Maintain appropriate records and logs as per Global Food Safety Initiative (BRC) and HACCP requirements,
- Work with supervisors to assess equipment utilization issues and train where appropriate,
- Liaise with, and manage third party contractors.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum 3-5 years of hands on plant maintenance experience ideally in food industry,
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, 
- Handy individual with certification in one of the following fields: millwright, electrical (some PLC), stationary engineer and/or general knowledge in others,
- Strong team player with great initiative, creativity, organization, independence and excellent street smarts,
- Excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills,
- Solid “can do” attitude with a positive outlook,
- Proficient using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Please apply by October 21, 2013, and send your resume with salary expectations by email 



Update: this position has been filled. Thank you for your interest.
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Help wanted: Part-Time Customer Service Rep

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We have a sweet opportunity for you at our wholesale bakery & head office on Norseman Street in Etobicoke! We're looking for a part-time Customer Service representative with a minimum of 2 years order desk or customer service experience.

Duties include
- respond to incoming telephone calls and emails from customers placing orders;
- contact customers directly to ask for their orders;
- order data entry using a custom database (will train);
- provide product knowledge to customers via telephone and email;
- advise customers of new products and promotions to up-sell and increase sales.

Qualifications and Requirements
- communicate and interact with customers in a professional manner;
- strong multi-tasking and organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines;
- experience using MS Office applications and customized order entry systems;
- ability to communicate in French would be an asset.

Must be available to work part-time hours, Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm with some flexibility and to work an occasional Saturday shift.

Please forward your resume and pay rate expectations to Human Resources dinah @ dufflet.com

We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you!


Update: this position has been filled. Thank you for your interest.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

dufflet-uptown on yonge to be closed for renos!

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Our Dufflet-Uptown cafe at 2638 Yonge Street (south of Lawrence) will be closed for renovations and redecorating on Monday Sept 23, Tuesday Sept 24, and Wednesday Sept 25

Uptown will re-open for regular hours on Thur Sept 26. (sorry for the inconvenience!)

In case of cake emergency, don't panic!

Please contact one of our other locations: Dufflet-Downtown (787 Queen St. W.) and Dufflet-Beach (1917 Queen St. E.) and I'm sure they'll help you out.

For hours and contact info, may I invite you to click on this link which will whisk you back to our main website?
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Monday, September 16, 2013

cluster's last stand ...

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Want to know more about some of the new chocolates and confections we have in-store at all three Dufflet locations? Sure you do!

Feast your eyes on Dufflet Milk Chocolate Clusterific (clusters of cranberry pumpkin seed pita chip pieces, sponge toffee bits & rice crisps in Belgian milk chocolate) and Dufflet Dark Chocolate Clusterific (clusters of caramelized cocoa nibs, toasted coconut & rice crisps in Belgian dark chocolate).

Now come and get it!
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Friday, September 13, 2013

friday the chocolateenth!

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Sweet stuff for the weekend? You're in luck!

Lately, we've been offering Friday sales on overstock confections and chocolates at our head office in Etobicoke (166 Norseman). Check out the selection of David's and Dufflet Small Indulgences sweet stuff on Friday, September 13 from 11a-5p. If you'd like to get added to the email list for sale date announcements, just send a request to info @ dufflet com.

For cafe shoppers, right now our Dufflet - Downtown location (787 Queen St. W.) has 25% off selected boxed chocolates and treats - look for the specially marked  section near the cash register.

New for Fall! David's Cocofudge Bites. Individually wrapped, bite-size coconut filled pieces enrobed in Belgian dark chocolate with a fudge centre. 

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Orange you glad we make this tart?

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There's a new Euro tart in town that's kinda seasonal and kinda awesome. Our Chocolate Orange Euro Tart is a dark chocolate Euro-style tart crust filled with a fluffy orange custard and finished with white chocolate drizzle. I tried it this morning and can safely report that it's yum!

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations
Size: 3"
Price: $3.75 each
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Friday, August 30, 2013

party trays are très party!

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Petit Fours - Fresh Flavours Collection
 

Delectable all natural mini pastries with a touch of elegance:
- Vanilla Raspberry Cheesecake,
- Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake,
- Caramel Dacquoise,
- Cappuccino Dacquoise,
- Eclairs filled with Strawberry Cream (dark chocolate glaze),
- Profiteroles filled with Coffee Custard (white chocolate glaze),
- Lemon Buttercream Squares,
- Mocha Buttercream Squares.

Petit Fours Mixed Sweet Tray 

(please pre-order a minimum of 48 hours prior to pick up)
12" Round  24 pieces  $38
16" Round  48 pieces  $70

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

pre-order your rosh hashanah cakes today!

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Avoid disappointment and pre-order your Honey Cake today! 

Available in limited quantities exclusively from our Uptown location on September 3-4-5, 2013, this traditional Jewish New Years Honey Cake is sure to please with its rich taste of honey, dates and apples.
 

$35.00 Lg 10”, $18.50 Sm 6”
Serve: Room temp.
Store:  Refrigerated

Contact Dufflet Uptown (2638 Yonge Street) at 416-484-9080 or via email retail2 @ dufflet.com. Open Tuesdays-Sundays, closed Mondays.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013

caramel apples in convenient cake form!

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If you like all things apple, then you're in for a treat this September as Dufflet cafés will add two new cakes to the line-up that will be available until Thanksgiving.

Apple Spice Cake (6") has a moist apple spice batter topped with cream cheese icing and loads of caramel drizzle.

Rustic Apple Torte
(8") has a buttery batter baked with brown sugar cinnamon apples and smothered in caramel.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

sneak peak at your new favourite cupcake ...

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They won't be available until after Labour Day, but check out our new 3" seasonal cupcake in Pumpkin Spice.

Made with a seriously moist spiced pumpkin batter (topped with a spiced cream cheese frosting), I barely had time to snap the photo above before staff attacked it like ninjas with forks.

Scary, yes, but delicious too. You may want to eat yours hiding under your bed.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Cake Happy Hour for more hours!

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Desperate for more cake? Every Wednesday at all 3 Dufflet locations, Cake Happy Hour is now an hour longer! Indulge in 2 for 1 cake slices from 2pm to 7pm, for eat-in or take-out.

You're welcome!
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Dufflet-Beach extended hours during Beaches Jazz Festival!

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Open late for your jazz snacking needs! Dufflet-Beach (1917 Queen Street East, east of Woodbine) will be open late this weekend to help you enjoy the Beaches International Jazz Festival!

Extended hours:
Thursday July 25th  9am - 10pm
Friday July 26th  9am - 10pm
Saturday July 27th  10am - 11pm

Keep your eyes open for our adorable Jazz cupcakes, perfectly suitable for eating in our dining room or toting along for a sidewalk munch.

FYI Road Closure: During Beaches Jazz StreetFest, on the nights of Thursday July 25th, Friday July 26th, and Saturday July 27th, Queen Street E. will be closed from Woodbine Ave. to Beech Ave. from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm nightly. The north / south streets of Waverley Ave., Wineva Ave., and Lee Ave. will remain open throughout the evening.

For more details and a list of performers, visit http://www.beachesjazz.com/ and on Twitter @beachesjazz

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Tour de Dufflet 2013 prize winners...

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A big round of applause (and a choir of bike bells) to the 112 riders who took the Eat More Cake, Ride More Bike challenge and rode the 2013 Tour de Dufflet during Toronto Bike Month in June!

Special thanks to Crumpler and Bikes on Wheels for prizes. Here are the winners (drawn at random from this year's registration cards):

1st prize - Paulina Czajkowski
$100 gift certificate from Bike on Wheels
$25 gift certificate from Dufflet Pastries

2nd prize - Alyssa Loughborough
Bike bag from Crumpler Canada 

$25 gift certificate from Dufflet Pastries

3rd prize - Coranna Lee
A gift certificate for a large cake from Dufflet Pastries

Twitter photo prize - Monika G
2 coffee + slice gift cards from Dufflet Pastries





Dufflet Pastries will donate $560 to the Cycle Toronto who were this year's charitable recipients of your $5 registration fees. These cycling advocates are a great group to support so please visit their website to learn more about what they do and how to become a member.

We'll be uploading some of this year's photos to our Flickr site soon ... see you all next year!
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Thursday, July 18, 2013

beach bia chalk the walk contest...


Dufflet-Beach (1917 Queen Street East) and neighbour Ella Minnow Children's Bookstore have teamed up to create a beautiful and awesome entry for the Beach BIA Sidewalk Chalk Contest.

Dufflet staffer Kylee created the art (with input from Ella Minnow's Yvette) because what could possibly be sweeter on the beach than delish snacks from Dufflet and cool reads from Ellaminnow?

If you're walking along Queen Street East, look down for more creations from area shops east of Woodbine.


Beach BIA reps will be judging the contestants tomorrow at noon, so wish us luck!
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

eat more ice cream sandwiches

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Available at all 3 Dufflet locations, ice cream sandwiches made with Dufflet's awesome chewy chocolate whoopie cookies on the outside and delicious Häagen-Dazs® ice cream on the inside.

You're welcome.
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Monday, July 15, 2013

“My Story. My Ad” contest (insert your vote here)

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Greetings to all! 

You know that Dufflet has a company that makes delicious chocolates, confections and candies, right?

Our Chocolate Signatures line has entered in the “My Story. My Ad” contest hosted by the Specialty Food Association.

Voting is just a simple "click" (no registering, no signing in, only a little Capcha action) and we'd love to have your support please!

Vote for our story from July 15 – July 21 and help us win our own national ad campaign in the US! 


The winner will be announced on Friday, August 2, 2013.

The contest hashtag is #craftcarejoy for those of you who enjoy tagging things. I know I do.

You can see our story (ok, so technically it's a song... kinda, sorta) and vote here:


http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/322384/voteable_entries/68690587

 

Thanks so much for your help!
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Friday, July 12, 2013

sweetly seasonal golden cake

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Dufflet Golden Cake

Our most popular wedding cake flavour, now available for a limited time as a special order in family size!  


White sponge layered with fresh strawberries and buttercream with a hint of orange liqueur.  

Size: 9"  
Price: $44.00

Because we only make these for the weekend, you must pre-order this cake before noon on a Wednesday for Saturday or Sunday pick-ups.

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Friday, July 5, 2013

yes, i said coconut ...

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Seasonal tarts are the best, and the best of the best for summer may be our Coconut Cream Euro Tart!

Classic coconut cream filling in our Euro-style sweet dough crust; finished with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings. 

Size 3"
$3.75 each

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

dufflet cotm for july!

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On special for July at all 3 Dufflet locations is our wonderful White Chocolate Mousse (insert applause here).

Classic white sponge cake layered with white chocolate mousse and a touch of strawberry compote; topped with a white chocolate ruffle.

On special July 1-31, 2013
6" regular: $25, special $23
10" regular: $44, special $40
Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

Cake of the Month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
In-store cake quantities are limited, so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
Slices available in-store only and on a first-come, first-served basis.
No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

pride run, piece of cake!

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Dufflet Pastries has been a proud sponsor of the Pride and Remembrance Run in Toronto for many years. We've uploaded some pix of our table, manned by Bobby and Nedra, where runners were treated to cherry peach upside down cakes, brownies, chocolate banana cake and cupcakes.

Check out our photos up on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/tourdedufflet/sets/72157634453496124/

Congrats to http://priderun.org/ organizers and to the runners and walkers who helped raise funds for local LGBT charities.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

pink + velvet = pride 2013

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Dufflet celebrates Toronto Pride with a special offer exclusively at our Downtown location (787 Queen Street West). From June 22 - 30 you can save $2 off a 9” or $1 off a 6” Pink Velvet Cake.

Red Velvet cakes are famous for being ... well, famous!

Earliest recipes originate from the southern U.S. and use everything from beet juice to artificial food dyes to enhance their ruddy hue under a blanket of white frosting.

Dufflet reinvents this come-back classic via natural food chemistry (cocoa, cinnamon and buttermilk) to create her magical Pink Velvet Cake.

Moist sheets of spicy, cocoa enriched cake are layered with a sweet cream cheese icing that is naturally tinted pink - no artificial colours, no preservatives!

Dufflet Pastries is also an annual sponsor at the Pride and Remembrance Run, Saturday June 29th. For more info, please check their website at priderun.org

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

peach cherry pie, oh my!

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Dufflet Peach Cherry Pie
Sweet peaches and cherries baked in a buttery crust.


Size: 7.5"  

Price: $18.50

Avoid disappointment and missing out on this Summer treat, pre-order yours today at any Dufflet location!

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

you say it's your birthday?

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No celebration is complete without a Dufflet Fresh Collection 6” or 9” cake (view our Price List here http://www.dufflet.com/html/downloads/) or a custom celebration cake for larger groups. (buying guides for larger celebration cakes is here http://www.dufflet.com/html/weddings/celebrationcake.asp)

Add a hand-piped message or an edible picture (cartoons, photos, logos, etc.) atop your cake to make it truly unique!

Not all cakes are suitable for hand-piped buttercream inscriptions (like our Raspberry Charlotte pictured above). For cakes with intricate or fragile finishes you can always select a large or small chocolate plaque to hold your message (or image) to top your cake!

Party trays or custom selections of tarts, cookies or cupcakes are perfect for events large and small. Check out our Sweet Tray ideas on our Downloads page.

Delivery is available Monday to Friday from 10am - 6pm. Pricing varies by location.

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Friday, June 14, 2013

the mclauglins ride more bike!

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I just met two of the nicest people as they stopped off at our Queen West location for Tour de Dufflet. Here's Sharon and Brian McLaughlin who've taken the Eat More Cake, Ride More Bike challenge for 4 years running!

The number of people who participate more than once in a year, or make it an annual ride with a friend, never ceases to amaze me. You people are so awesome and I hope you know how grateful we are that you enjoy the Tour so much!

Eat More Cake, Ride More Bike ... make new friends.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013

pocket sized packets of yum ...

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Celebrate all things Canadian with buttery maple-flavoured maple leaf shortbread cookies (2 per pack).

Available at all 3 Dufflet locations, $1.25/pack



Friday, June 7, 2013

who wants the last slice?

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Just kidding, we'll make more!  

Dufflet Strawberry Cream Cake has fluffy layers of strawberry and vanilla creams alternating with classic sponge cake and is finished with whipped cream, strawberry glaze and white chocolate shavings. 

Sizes 9", 6"
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Monday, June 3, 2013

cake of the month for june!

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Lemon Parfait
Airy lemon mousse and lemon soaked sponge cake surround mounds of pure whipped cream; finished with white chocolate shavings.

On special at all 3 Dufflet locations June 1-30, 2013
6" regular: $25, special $23
9" regular: $44, special $40
Daily Slice Special $4.00 (while quantities last)

Cake of the Month will be available on pre-orders via phone, email and in-person.
In-store cake quantities are limited, so pre-order to avoid disappointment!
Slices available in-store only and on a first-come, first-served basis.
No rainchecks or substitutions on this offer.

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Monday, May 27, 2013

today's weather metaphor, as told by cake

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A mini key lime tart bravely infiltrates a stand of crunchy toasted almond meringues!
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Key Lime Tarts
Creamy, yet light and tangy lime filling in our Euro-style chocolate crust, garnished with fresh lime slices.
3" $3.75 each, 1.5" $1.50 each

Toasted Almond Meringue Mini
Plump fresh berries and pure whipped cream, sandwiched between rounds of crunchy, almond meringue.
2.5" $5.50 each


Available at all 3 Dufflet locations!

Saturday, May 18, 2013

mec toronto bikefest plus tour de dufflet equals a day in the park

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You still have time to bike over to Bellwoods Trinity Park to take in rides, buys and clinics at Mountain Equipment Coop's Bikefest (til 6pm tonight).

Be sure to check out the Dufflet table for treats like maple shortbread and gluten-free chocolate brownies plus info on our Tour de Dufflet which kicks off it's 6th year on Tuesday, May 21.

I'll be posting more pix on our Flickr page, but here's the MEC booth at the entrance, Nedra setting up the Tour de Dufflet table, and Dufflet Rosenberg with Elliot from Sapient Toronto. 

Beauty day, come on down!
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Friday, May 17, 2013

dads (and golfers) love cake!

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From May 21 until June 16, treat the golfer in your life to a single layer of lusciousness with our 6" Chocolate Fudge cake decorated with a golf ball on a tee.

Available for pre-order at any Dufflet location, $13.00 each.

(Not just "fore" Dads!)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

tour de dufflet and mec bikefest ... sooner than you think!

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Our Tour de Dufflet kicks off on Tuesday May 21 and check out the sweet souvenir we have for registered participants this year - a super handy folding water bag!

As you know, the Tour de Dufflet is all about getting a little exercise and something sweet by cycling to all 3 Dufflet cafes in one day throughout Toronto Bike Month..

The $5 registration fee (payable on the day of your ride) gets you a souvenir, select refreshments at our cafes, and completed passports will be entered for prize draws at the end of June.


Refreshments on offer are bottled water (or regular coffee) and either a brownie or something savoury (samosa or spanokopita) to munch on at your passport stops.

Also, your $5 fee will be donated to the Cycle Toronto, so you get to feel good about supporting cycling while having fun!

New this year, we'll have a vendor's table set up at this year's Mountain Equipment Coop MEC Bikefest Toronto which takes place this weekend in Bellwoods Trinity Park (Saturday, May 18).
 

Please visit our table to pick up something sweet while you peruse the dozens of informative clinics, kids’ activities, bicycle demos, MEC Bike Swap, group rides and gear giveaways - visit the MEC Bikefest site for more details.

And keep checking tourdedufflet.blogspot.com and follow @tourdedufflet for updates and photos from May 21 - June 30. PS/ Tweet your photos with the hashtag #TourDeDufflet to be eligible for additional prizes!

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