About Us
breakfast everyday, brunch on the weekends
open late in the eve Thursday, Friday & Saturday
cater your event, large or small
bakery creates custom cakes for birthdays, anniversary, showers & weddings
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (30)
"Amazing, thoughtful customer service! Sublimely delectable baking!"
"Lisa and her partner are good people(we met at REFRAME) who make excellent coffee an baked goods!"
Products & Services
Beautiful custom made cakes for special events
Store made breads
Gluten Free Cakes & Breads, Cookies & Brownies
blackhoney Desserts & Coffee House has set the standard for catering excellence in and around Peterborough. Our commitment to using the freshest, h...
blackhoney Desserts & Coffee House has set the standard for catering excellence in and around Peterborough. Our commitment to using the freshest, h...
Recommendations Given (13)
"Jenn is a great event coordinator! I have know her for over 15 years and am so excited to know..."
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"Jenn is a great event coordinator! I have know her for over 15 years and am so excited to know when I am working with her! She is always calm, very pleasant and accommodates her guests with a professional manner. I highly recommend her work."
"Chef Ennew is the most accomplished and experienced Chef I know. He has a kind disposition and..."
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"Chef Ennew is the most accomplished and experienced Chef I know. He has a kind disposition and loves to influence and help those who are new to the culinary world.
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A long time ago, I gave myself and the business a mandate towards philanthropy. It is based around 3 things: Food Literacy, Arts & Music.
If anyone or institutions ask for a donation, I keep that Philosophy in mind.
Usually I make Gift Certificate Donations, avoid cash and if really important...
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A long time ago, I gave myself and the business a mandate towards philanthropy. It is based around 3 things: Food Literacy, Arts & Music.
If anyone or institutions ask for a donation, I keep that Philosophy in mind.
Usually I make Gift Certificate Donations, avoid cash and if really important a FOOD donation. If I have exhausted the donations, then I say NO. That is it. I don't defend myself or my business.
Good AM!
I have never had a Baklava with cream filling! It is not very popular in Peterborough Canada and we have a famous Greek family business in town that has a famous recipe.
If I make it, we use a honey syrup & toasted sugared nuts as filling.
YUM!
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Good AM!
I have never had a Baklava with cream filling! It is not very popular in Peterborough Canada and we have a famous Greek family business in town that has a famous recipe.
If I make it, we use a honey syrup & toasted sugared nuts as filling.
YUM!
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Interesting question as I am at a major crossroads. The business is a fast pace and I am just on top of it. We are busy every season and the "down" season is still busy because I run a coffeehouse as well as the cater/bakery business. I want to expand the cater & bakery aspect and get double the...
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Interesting question as I am at a major crossroads. The business is a fast pace and I am just on top of it. We are busy every season and the "down" season is still busy because I run a coffeehouse as well as the cater/bakery business. I want to expand the cater & bakery aspect and get double the clients. This means I must hire a full time admin person. She or he must be able to keep up with me which I think is a going to be difficult. I will have to prepare for mistakes. With growth comes less chance of attention to detail from my own personal observation but the to learn to trust others MORE.
The best candy for a gingerbread house is anything that can stick onto royal icing!!
Chocolate chips, candy cane, mint jellies, pretzels & mini M&M's!!
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The best candy for a gingerbread house is anything that can stick onto royal icing!!
Chocolate chips, candy cane, mint jellies, pretzels & mini M&M's!!
If that is your specialty and you do it well, stick to your concept of Indian/Pakistani cooking and do it 110%!! Look for your clients by finding not only your demographics but also those that are adventurous and LOVE good food!
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If that is your specialty and you do it well, stick to your concept of Indian/Pakistani cooking and do it 110%!! Look for your clients by finding not only your demographics but also those that are adventurous and LOVE good food!
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We are a culinary business. Once a month, we donate to the local Youth Emergency Shelter. During the holiday season, the bakery has a little Christmas tree that I decorate. It admired by our clients all month. On Christmas Eve, I ask regular customers and the staff to place an item under the tree...
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We are a culinary business. Once a month, we donate to the local Youth Emergency Shelter. During the holiday season, the bakery has a little Christmas tree that I decorate. It admired by our clients all month. On Christmas Eve, I ask regular customers and the staff to place an item under the tree that will go with our food Christmas Hamper for the YES. Items we ask for:
*board games
*tampons
*hats, mittens etc
*deodorant & lotions
The savoury kitchen and bakery package Roasted Meats, stuffings, cookies and cooked vegetables for the young people to enjoy.
Absolutely NOT! I avoid working directly with wedding planners. You sell your self by making a great product. Let them do their job. All vendors in this business recommend whom they want to be affiliated with due to honour and good word. No money should pass between us unless it is for a product...
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Absolutely NOT! I avoid working directly with wedding planners. You sell your self by making a great product. Let them do their job. All vendors in this business recommend whom they want to be affiliated with due to honour and good word. No money should pass between us unless it is for a product directly. Examples of this would be ordering rentals or a wedding shoot w/ your cake for media (photography).
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Sounds so yummy Paul!
Couple of main questions before you go further:
*are you a licensed, health inspected location?
*do you have a business plan and projected goal?
(I suggest 2 year and a 5 year)
Secondly, think about what you time line is, amount of money you this to invest and how you...
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Sounds so yummy Paul!
Couple of main questions before you go further:
*are you a licensed, health inspected location?
*do you have a business plan and projected goal?
(I suggest 2 year and a 5 year)
Secondly, think about what you time line is, amount of money you this to invest and how you want to staff your company:
*do you plan to do this alone? Do you have a friend or a partner?
*CASH in the bank helps as there will be an Overhead: computer, labels, marketing & driving. Not to mention the time it takes to drive around.
*what do you want to do w/ the product? Besides selling stores, how else do you let people know it exists and how do you back your product up after it sells?
After you have consider these questions, get a long list of hopeful contacts.
These are stores and companies you would like you product to be affiliated with.
Make sure your product is available to taste w/ packaged products in your Sales Pitch bag, ready for the shelf. Get ready for more running around and accruable actions.
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Hello Maryann, What are your social circles?
*play groups?
*YMCA?
*swim class ?
*yoga?
Bring your cookies w/ flyers. Give them out for "tasting" but entice them w/ deals. This is a perfect time of year. No one wants to bake but they need cookies in the house to impress the Festive Guests...
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Hello Maryann, What are your social circles?
*play groups?
*YMCA?
*swim class ?
*yoga?
Bring your cookies w/ flyers. Give them out for "tasting" but entice them w/ deals. This is a perfect time of year. No one wants to bake but they need cookies in the house to impress the Festive Guests Drop INS!!
When I started out I created a lot of investment in Fundraising. That way I could show case my work to a crowd. I would show my face w/ the food and hand out business cards. Soon, I had a solid customer base.
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When I started out I created a lot of investment in Fundraising. That way I could show case my work to a crowd. I would show my face w/ the food and hand out business cards. Soon, I had a solid customer base.
