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SPECIALS and FEATURES

Cupcakes

Cupcakes are a great addition to any special event and perfect for every day snacking too! Did you know that Bella Baked Goods has a *NEW* Cupcake Menu? Check out the "Cupcake Menu" section (link found along the lefthand side of the fanpage) and order some today!! Cupcakes are $20 per dozen (more for specialty frosting such as cream cheese and/or custom decorations).

Looking for a healthier alternative?? Try our new Carrot Cupcakes with pineapple and raisins and swap out the cream cheese buttercream for regular vanilla. Sooooo yummy!!! Who said healthier couldn't be tasty??

Easter Lamb Cake

Looking for something cute to serve with your Easter dinner? Order a Bella Baked Goods Easter Lamb! Only $30 and can be enjoyed as a centerpiece before serving. Can be ordered in vanilla sour cream pound, chocolate mocha pound or chocolate...and covered in your favourite flavour of buttercream.

Make it an annual Easter tradition!

RECIPES

Recipes

This is a perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day as the filling can be coloured green. Super easy since it starts with a boxed brownie mix!
Mint Sundae Brownie Squares (Courtesy of Taste of Home Magazine)

Prep: 20 min. + freezing Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring, optional
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed

Directions

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Stir in walnuts.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 23-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the milk, extract and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped cream and chocolate chips. Spread over brownie layer. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.

Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with ice cream topping; sprinkle with peanuts. Yield: 15 servings.

Courtesy of Taste of Home Magazine

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Taste of Home - You may have noticed that this month's recipe is courtesy of the wonderful Taste of Home magazine. Well, on a personal but somewhat related topic, I am delighted to make this announcement!! I recently found out that I have been chosen to be a Field Editor for Taste of Home Magazine!! You can find my name in the lists placed near the front and back of each bi-monthly issue...likely starting with the April/May edition!! Hopefully you'll see some content from me in there once in awhile too! TasteOfHome.com member Shannon Léger.

$1000 for 1000 Contest – I am so excited to be announcing this contest! To celebrate reaching 1000 fans, I am giving away a prize package valued at $1000. The prize pack consists of items useful in planning and preparing for a party/wedding such as event planning services, kitchen tools, photography services, cute props for photos (tutus, etc). To be eligible, you must obviously be a fan and live within the Maritime Provinces (due to the fact that many of the prizes are gift certificates from local businesses who only serve locally and throughout the Maritimes). Many local businesses are participating. SOME of what is up for grabs is listed below!!

$100 gift certificate from The Wedding Chapel Bridal Boutique, 268 Restigouche Road, Oromocto, NB. www.theweddingchapelnb.ca
$50 gift certificate from Live, Love, Laugh Event Planning & Consulting, Fredericton, NB. www.eventsbylivelovelaugh.ca
$25 gift certificate from Little Miss Tutu, Fredericton, NB. www.littlemisstutu.weebly.com
Home Slicer Plus Kitchen Shears and a 9-piece Gourmet Salt Set from Fredericton Home Hardware, 286 Main St, Fredericton, NB. www.frederictonhomehardware.com.
Set of beautiful assorted handmade cards from Heartfelt Creations, Burton, NB. www.heartfeltcreation.webs.com.
One dozen delectable cupcakes from Bella Baked Goods, Geary, NB. www.bellabakedgoods.com.
A gift certificate (amount yet undetermined) from Bella Baked Goods, Geary, NB. www.bellabakedgoods.com.

NOTE: The winner must be available for a photo op on the day they pick up the prize. Mysti Laevens Photography,a local photographer will be present to snap a few photos to commemorate the presentation of the prize! So if you win, be ready to dress up and have your “wide-angle lens smile on!!”

A gift they'll remember !

Always wonder what to get your special someone on their birthday? Get them a gift that will serve as a gorgeous centerpiece for your party and everyone will be sure to remember. A Bella Baked Goods cake! Just as a canvas is signed by the artist, all Bella cakes are signed ™ – on the back of the cake.

If you are looking for an upscale, unique gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list, think Bella Baked Goods! Not only do we specialize in Custom fondant cakes, but we offer a great selection of gourmet treats such as cheesecakes, cookies, squares. If you are looking for something not listed on our website, please enquire!

Please book ahead. For orders over $100, the order will only be booked with a 50% deposit.
Delivery is free in Fredericton/Oromocto. Delivery is also available to the outlying areas or even to another city, you will be charged mileage at a rate of $0.40 per kilometer.