Farrell’s returning to Riverside

Posted on June 18, 2012 by John Plessel

Back in its heyday, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour had a location in Riverside, on Magnolia Avenue behind what was then Tyler Mall, a location which eventually became a Coco’s.

Today we discovered via Nancy Luna’s Fast Food Maven blog, that Farrell’s is returning to Riverside!

It’ll be just down the street from the old location, at 3610 Park Sierra Drive, in what used to be a Black Angus Steakhouse.

At 8,700 square feet, the new location will be the largest for the reborn chain.

The new location is projected to open in the fall.

Click here to read more from Fast Food Maven.

Update: Farrell’s is currently seeking management positions for the new location, and will begin taking applications for other locations beginning in late September or early October.

They are looking to hire more than 130 employees.

la Minute now open Sundays, serving affogatos

Posted on June 15, 2012 by John Plessel

Not that we needed another excuse to head on over to Redlands’ “modern creamery,” la Minute, but the shop is now open on Sundays, at least temporarily.

And as if that weren’t enough, they are serving affogatos on Sundays, made with espresso from Augie’s Coffee House.

What’s an affogato? Ice cream (or gelato) that’s “drowned” in espresso. And with la Minute and Augie’s involved, I’m sure it’s like heaven in a cup. Oh, there’s a video here.

We might as well just move in.

la Minute, 19 E. Citrus Ave., No. 105, is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Bakery to hold open shop to celebrate Cupcake Wars appearance

Posted on June 13, 2012 by John Plessel

Chino-based [desi]gn cakes & cupcakes is hosting another open shop at its shared commercial bakery in Chino on Monday (June 18) to celebrate the bakery’s Tuesday night appearance on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars.

The bakery is offering a four-pack of cupcakes — Blueberry Almond, PB & Presley, Churro and ShamROCK & Roll — which were featured on its ESPY Awards show, which airs on the Food Network at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The four-pack of cupcakes will be available for $12.

The open shop will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the its commercial bakery, 13641 Central Ave., Suite F, Chino.

In addition, the bakery is offering a free cupcake to all military who show their military ID.

For updates, visit the bakery’s Facebook page.

Chill out with a hand-dipped shake from Baker’s Drive-Thru for only $1 today

Posted on June 11, 2012 by John Plessel

Regular followers of this blog are well aware that Baker’s Drive-Thru has been celebrating its 60th anniversary with coupons for 60 deals, typically on Wednesdays.

However, the chain is also fond of dropping coupons for freebies and other deals whenever it feels like it.

Today is one of those “extra” days.

You can get up to two regular-sized, hand-dipped milkshake — your choice of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cherry, caramel or banana — for only $1 each today with a coupon, which can be found on Baker’s Facebook page.

You can either print the coupon or simply display it on your mobile device.

Other than the fact that you can buy two shakes for $1 each, the usual restrictions are in effect: One coupon per person or per car; one coupon per order; and the coupon is not valid with other offers, coupons or discounts.

To be sure to catch all of Baker’s special offers, be sure to “Like” ’em on Facebook.

Baker’s Drive-Thru locations can be found throughout the Inland Empire.

Free frozen yogurt today for Don Lugo students

Posted on June 8, 2012 by John Plessel

We got a notice on Facebook last night that the Chino Hills Yogurtland, 4505 Chino Hills Parkway, will be giving away free 10-ounce frozen yogurts to all current Don Lugo High School students from 2 to 7 p.m. today (June 8).

In addition, the first 60 students will get a free T-shirt and a thermal bag.

Don Lugo students…you rule.

In addition to Chino Hills, Yogurtland also has locations in Claremont, Riverside and Corona.

Sugarbird Desserts gets profiled

Posted on May 22, 2012 by John Plessel

Redlands bakery Sugarbird Desserts was recently profiled in the Redlands Daily Facts, the San Bernardino County Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

The delivery-only bakery also sells baked goods during the Saturday morning Redlands Farmers Market.

In addition, they supply cookies for la Minute’s delicious ice cream sandwiches.

We recently tried Sugarbird’s peanut butter toffee blondies and thought they were delicious!

Click here to read the article.

Sugarbird Desserts is also on Facebook.

Suite 106 Cupcakery returns to ‘Cupcake Wars’

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John Plessel

Christiana Grammer and her sister, Rebecca Grammer-Ybarra, who run Suite 106 Cupcakery in Rancho Cucamonga, have returned for the third time to the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” show.

The episode will air at 8 p.m. Sunday on the Food Network.

Will they win again? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

Suite 106 Cupcakery is at 12434 N. Mainstreet in Victoria Gardens.

Pin-Ups For Vets teams up with Redlands bakery

Posted on April 10, 2012 by John Plessel

Gina Elise works tirelessly to lift the spirits of veterans and active duty military through her Redlands-based Pin-Ups For Vets charity.

She has traveled to veterans hospitals and military bases, both at home and abroad, spending time with wounded veterans, making monetary contributions to veterans healthcare and hand-delivering and autographing her pin-up calendars, posters and T-shirts.

She has also paired with Redlands-based Michelle’s European Bakery to offer brownies and blondies (Gina has been known to be a blondie herself on occasion) that can be shipped home for you to enjoy or to gifted to active duty military in appreciation for their service.

What, no cheesecake?
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Redlands Great American Bake Sale is tomorrow

Posted on April 6, 2012 by John Plessel

The Inland Empire Cookie Monsters have been busy mixing and baking their hearts out in preparation for their sixth annual Great American Bake Sale, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow (April 7) at Ed Hales Park, State and Fifth streets in Redlands.

A great selection of homemade baked goodies is promised and they will be bringing back the ever-popular raffle prize wheel!

The group’s goal is to raise $2,500 for Share Our Strength, to help continue their mission to end childhood hunger in the U.S.

Click here to see last week’s article on the event from the pages of the Redlands Daily Facts.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

You could win Easter cupcakes from De”Bite”Ful Cake Pop Shop

Posted on April 4, 2012 by John Plessel

Our friends over at the De”Bite”Ful Cake Pop Shop are hosting a contest over on their Facebook page, and the winner will get a four-pack of Easter cupcakes!

Here’s what you’ve got to do to enter:

Copy and post the following to your Facebook page…or reword it however you want.

Check out this amazing company !!! The De”Bite”Ful – Cake Pop Shop! They specialize in making custom unique cake pops and cupcakes for any event. They bake everything from scratch and their products are superb !!! Go and “Like” their page, and then post on their wall and to let them know that I sent you! Thanks!!

The person with the most referrals by this Friday night at midnight will win a free 4 pack of the bakery’s Easter cupcakes. They can be picked up at their shared commercial bakery in Chino.

Those who have won something from De”Bite”Ful in the last 30 days are ineligible to win this contest.

For inspiration, be sure to visit De”Bite”Ful’s booth at Redlands Market Night on Thursday and pick up some of their delicious cake pops or cupcakes.

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