Full Version: Shoebox Oven - "A Very Tiny Merry Bakery"
(reading the email blast) WOW, congratulations on leaving your daytime job to pursue Shoebox Oven!! You've had so much success so far, it'll only get bigger.
Good Luck, I am sure it will be a success! In my mind, I was the first person to discover Shoebox Oven at the farmers market. Please let us know where we can find you this winter.
Please let us know where we can find you this winter.
QUOTE (ShoeBoxOven @ Nov 2 2006, 05:03 PM) 
Hey, I send them out every week. But if your email has marked my address as spam or if you have a hotmail account, then the emails are blocked.
Here is this week's email blast here
Here is this week's email blast here
Thanks! Those pesky computers...
QUOTE (hillvalley @ Nov 2 2006, 04:48 PM)
Sad News...this is the last week for LSO at the Arlington farmers market for the season 
Hopefully we'll get updated on where to find those rediculously good cupcakes during the winter.
Hopefully we'll get updated on where to find those rediculously good cupcakes during the winter.
If we can only get her assistant Steve to agree on musical taste--and to keep him away from the ladies--hopefully you won't have to look too far.
QUOTE (Michael Landrum @ Nov 3 2006, 02:28 PM)
If we can only get her assistant Steve to agree on musical taste--and to keep him away from the ladies--hopefully you won't have to look too far.
Ha! I doubt anyone can keep go-go from my GodBrother. As far as the ladies, I think he is under your tutelage...uh-oh.
Y'all... The Shoebox Oven is open for business through Amazon.com. Plus, if you order by December 23 at 10 p.m., you can have delicious treats delivered for Christmas on Christmas!
Here is a link http://www.shoeboxoven.com/
I picked up a stash of Pao de Quajio last week. Hate to admit, I already need more. 
Here is a link http://www.shoeboxoven.com/
I picked up a stash of Pao de Quajio last week. Hate to admit, I already need more.
Thank you NCPinDC!
Wish Amazon.com was an investor. But not so. One can actually buy straight from www.shoeboxoven.com. And on the site there are some of ShoeBox Oven's favorites (some from Amazon, others from artists the Oven likes).
Wish Amazon.com was an investor. But not so. One can actually buy straight from www.shoeboxoven.com. And on the site there are some of ShoeBox Oven's favorites (some from Amazon, others from artists the Oven likes).
It was good to see the update on Shoebox in the Cupcake article today.
QUOTE (WaPo Food Section)
"I can't imagine how much money it costs to have a storefront," says Krishna Brown, owner of ShoeBoxOven.com, a Silver Spring-based online bakery. "I didn't have the funding to support an actual infrastructure, but I didn't think that should stop me."
Brown, 32, began selling her baked goods at the Arlington Farmers Market last May and had so much success she quit her full-time job doing Web design for the Peace Corps to open ShoeBox Oven in November. Now, each morning at 2 she takes over the kitchen at Ray's the Classics restaurant in Silver Spring and whips up desserts for wholesale and individual retail patrons. In the months she has been open, individual sales have fluctuated between four orders a week and more than 30 a week. The desserts are delivered the same day they are made, and pickups are available at both Ray's restaurants (the other is Ray's the Steaks in Arlington). While 85 percent of her business is for pickup or delivery, she has shipped by two-day mail to destinations as far away as Albuquerque.
Brown, 32, began selling her baked goods at the Arlington Farmers Market last May and had so much success she quit her full-time job doing Web design for the Peace Corps to open ShoeBox Oven in November. Now, each morning at 2 she takes over the kitchen at Ray's the Classics restaurant in Silver Spring and whips up desserts for wholesale and individual retail patrons. In the months she has been open, individual sales have fluctuated between four orders a week and more than 30 a week. The desserts are delivered the same day they are made, and pickups are available at both Ray's restaurants (the other is Ray's the Steaks in Arlington). While 85 percent of her business is for pickup or delivery, she has shipped by two-day mail to destinations as far away as Albuquerque.
QUOTE (Lydia R @ Mar 14 2007, 04:16 PM)
It was good to see the update on Shoebox in the Cupcake article today.
That's a story that everyone who is a member of the Don Rockwell community is a part of, and should be proud of; Don and Krishna especially.
Let's keep it growing.
Oh Glory Day!
She'll Be Back at Arlington Tomorrow!
She'll Be Back at Arlington Tomorrow!
Walking by the Marvelous Market next to Eastern Market this afternoon, I noticed something on their outside sign about Shoebox Oven products. It was super busy there, so there wasn't an opportunity to inquire inside about what that meant. I looked around and didn't see anything, but it was fairly late in the day. Whatever items there might have been were gone, or I may have missed them.
Does anyone know more about this? I'd love the opportunity to pick up some baked goods from Shoebox Oven.
Does anyone know more about this? I'd love the opportunity to pick up some baked goods from Shoebox Oven.
QUOTE (Pat @ Jun 17 2007, 08:39 PM)
Walking by the Marvelous Market next to Eastern Market this afternoon, I noticed something on their outside sign about Shoebox Oven products. It was super busy there, so there wasn't an opportunity to inquire inside about what that meant. I looked around and didn't see anything, but it was fairly late in the day. Whatever items there might have been were gone, or I may have missed them.
Does anyone know more about this? I'd love the opportunity to pick up some baked goods from Shoebox Oven.
Does anyone know more about this? I'd love the opportunity to pick up some baked goods from Shoebox Oven.
Hey Pat,
Marvelous Market (all eight) are carrying Champagne Chocolate, White Chocolate Crunch and the s'Mores. There was a special gift basket for Father's Day too.
kb
QUOTE (ShoeBoxOven @ Jun 19 2007, 04:00 AM)
Hey Pat,
Marvelous Market (all eight) are carrying Champagne Chocolate, White Chocolate Crunch and the s'Mores.
Thanks. I'll keep my eyes open.
Marvelous Market (all eight) are carrying Champagne Chocolate, White Chocolate Crunch and the s'Mores.
If you are looking to pick up a few sundries and pastries for breakfast this Saturday,
come by the ShoeBox Oven canopy at the Arlington Farmer's Market
Saturday, June 23 at the Arlington Farmer's Market (8am to Noon):
Chelsea Buns
Chevre and Herb Quiches
Oeuf Cocotte "chick egg" tarts
Viennese Rolls
Polenta Timbales
White Cheddar, Herb and Bacon Timbales
Fig and Toasted Sesame Jam
Strawberry and Lavendar Jam
Blackberry and Orange Jam
Japanese Sesame and Catupiry Pão de queijos
Amor and Samurai Chocolate
White Chocolate Crunch
Chocolate Pound Cakes
Madeleines
and more depending on what else the oven can bake between now and Saturday morning. Hope you can come by for breakfast. Jammies and fuzzy slippers accepted.
come by the ShoeBox Oven canopy at the Arlington Farmer's Market
Saturday, June 23 at the Arlington Farmer's Market (8am to Noon):
Chelsea Buns
Chevre and Herb Quiches
Oeuf Cocotte "chick egg" tarts
Viennese Rolls
Polenta Timbales
White Cheddar, Herb and Bacon Timbales
Fig and Toasted Sesame Jam
Strawberry and Lavendar Jam
Blackberry and Orange Jam
Japanese Sesame and Catupiry Pão de queijos
Amor and Samurai Chocolate
White Chocolate Crunch
Chocolate Pound Cakes
Madeleines
and more depending on what else the oven can bake between now and Saturday morning. Hope you can come by for breakfast. Jammies and fuzzy slippers accepted.
A small mention of ShoeBox Oven in this Sunday's New York Times magazine.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/magazine...consumed-t.html?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/magazine...consumed-t.html?
Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market
Saturday, June 30 from 8am to Noon
pastries and savories underneath the ShoeBox Oven canopy
This Week
Sausage and Feta HandPies
Coconut and Citrus Bread Pudding
Torta Della Nonna Tarts
Matcha TeaCookies
Mandarin TeaCookies
Chelsea Buns
BlackBerry Lassi Smoothie
Amor and Samurai Chocolate
Canelé
Rustic Potato Boule
Chevre and Herb Quiche
White Cheddar and Bacon
Biscuit Timbales
at the Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market
At the intersection of N. Courthouse Rd. and N. 14th St.
Saturday, June 30 from 8am to Noon
pastries and savories underneath the ShoeBox Oven canopy
This Week
Sausage and Feta HandPies
Coconut and Citrus Bread Pudding
Torta Della Nonna Tarts
Matcha TeaCookies
Mandarin TeaCookies
Chelsea Buns
BlackBerry Lassi Smoothie
Amor and Samurai Chocolate
Canelé
Rustic Potato Boule
Chevre and Herb Quiche
White Cheddar and Bacon
Biscuit Timbales
at the Arlington Courthouse Farmers Market
At the intersection of N. Courthouse Rd. and N. 14th St.
It has been too long since I have been able to partake in the Shoebox Oven's baked goodies. The first week she was at the market I got there early but yet too late to get anything. Since then I have either been on the road or unable to make it.
This morning I was lured to Arlington by fig danishes. It is clear that in the past year the Shoebox Oven's skills have improved, because what was good is now great. The sausage puffs had a much better texture than they did last year, with a nice amount of filling. I didn't even heat them for them to be good. The quiche with spinach and asparagus was delicious and a perfect summer breakfast treat.
The fig danish was in fact a brioche with figs and orange pastry cream. It was good, but I actually prefer the version from last year which was more simple and had no cream.
Seriously, get to the Arlington market when you can, early enough to taste the Shoebox Ovens yummy delights. Her range has expanded this year to include cole slaw and savory pies.
Yum
This morning I was lured to Arlington by fig danishes. It is clear that in the past year the Shoebox Oven's skills have improved, because what was good is now great. The sausage puffs had a much better texture than they did last year, with a nice amount of filling. I didn't even heat them for them to be good. The quiche with spinach and asparagus was delicious and a perfect summer breakfast treat.
The fig danish was in fact a brioche with figs and orange pastry cream. It was good, but I actually prefer the version from last year which was more simple and had no cream.
Seriously, get to the Arlington market when you can, early enough to taste the Shoebox Ovens yummy delights. Her range has expanded this year to include cole slaw and savory pies.
Yum
Picked up some Amor and the Samurai at the market yesterday (thanks for the recommendation CF). These are GOOD. I love the combo of chocolate and chile. Put it into a rich but light, crunchy crust with custardy inside cake and I'm a very happy camper. I rationed these to one every 3 hours and made the drive home in one shot.
QUOTE (laniloa @ Sep 9 2007, 01:39 PM)
Picked up some Amor and the Samurai at the market yesterday (thanks for the recommendation CF). These are GOOD. I love the combo of chocolate and chile. Put it into a rich but light, crunchy crust with custardy inside cake and I'm a very happy camper. I rationed these to one every 3 hours and made the drive home in one shot.
Even better slightly heated with a simple side of vanilla ice cream. But it gets everything a little to sticky when eating it that way while driving.
QUOTE (CrescentFresh @ Sep 9 2007, 10:48 PM)
Even better slightly heated with a simple side of vanilla ice cream. But it gets everything a little to sticky when eating it that way while driving.
Now had you told me that yesterday, I would have saved one for when I got home! After a 12 hour drive, what's a 15 minute detour to the grocery?
Just discovered recently that Shoebox Oven was written up on Serious Eats in late August: Congratulations!
I've had the Champagne Chocolate and the Armor and Samurai and they are sooooo good! I'm a fan of chocolate and chile (love the sweet/smoky/hot combo) and the champagne chocolate is pure decadence. I haven't been to the market in a few weeks but I've got to get there early or there isn't much left. Glad to see that the bakery is doing well. I'm long overdue to pick up some treats.
Congrats to Krishna for her cooking spot on TV9's Saturday Morning show today. I only caught the end of show sign-off when they tasted her Lemon Madeleines. Not sure if they'll upload the video of her cooking spot, but here's the recipe link.
/bump/
There was a great blurb on Krishna in Sunday's Post along with the recipe for A Girl in Bombay cookies.
(Photos from the article By Jay Premack For The Washington Post)
There was a great blurb on Krishna in Sunday's Post along with the recipe for A Girl in Bombay cookies.
(Photos from the article By Jay Premack For The Washington Post)
I haven't seen Shoebox Oven at the Arlington Farmers Market in a while. I'm not on the email list - was there an announcement or info on her market schedule?
QUOTE (cheezepowder @ Sep 13 2008, 10:07 AM)
I haven't seen Shoebox Oven at the Arlington Farmers Market in a while. I'm not on the email list - was there an announcement or info on her market schedule?
I am on the email list and got one a few weeks ago announcing that week was her last week at the market. Not sure if that was just for the season or for good.
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