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Now Open Tuesdays!

No Comments// Posted in News by Garner on 09.03.10.

We are very happy to announce that Duchess will now be open on Tuesdays from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. Also you can look forward to some new things happening come October for our 1st year annivesary!


Akeela finds the perfect eclair

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 07.29.10.

Akeela and her friend Sarah visited Duchess for Sunday brunch.  She shared the experience on her blog.  Here’s is a quote: I indulged in a scone and the most lovely chocolate eclair.  It was actually the most perfect eclair, with the most delicate pastry with just the right amount of cream and glazed with chocolate.


Duchess Bake Shop featured on Global TV

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 07.14.10.

Today we are celebrating Bastille Day.  We were honored to have Lorraine Mansbridge from Global Edmonton visit us this morning.  Here is the video:


Chef Girl visit Duchess

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 06.15.10.

Paige is a blogger who likes good food and traveling.  As an out-of-town visitor, she decided to give Duchess Bakeshop a try.  She wrote this review, accompanied by some great photos.  Here is a quote: The flavours [of the macarons] were strong but not artificial and the texture and size were perfect.  If I lived [...]


Barcelona!

3 Comments// Posted in News by Garner on 06.11.10.

People may notice that I haven’t been in the shop at all for the last few days.  That’s because I’m on an excursion in Barcelona.  I’ll be traveling through Spain in to France and Italy enjoying myself but also, and more importantly, researching new ideas to bring back for the shop!  I’ll be posting photos [...]


1st place for best desserts in Edmonton

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 05.17.10.

When it comes to the “best of series’” it really depends who you ask.  Rob Lightfoot pointed out that Duchess Bake Shop had actually won 1st place in the Golden Fork Awards for 2010, in both the Best Desserts and Best Sweets categories.


Duchess Bake Shop ranks in the Best of Edmonton

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 05.17.10.

Every year SEE magazine puts out the Best of Edmonton; a look at the best the city has to offer.  Duchess is proud to have made it to this year’s list; scoring second place in the “Best Bakery” category.  Thank you to everyone who voted for us!


The only way to make @jenfong run

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 04.30.10.

The only way to get me to run is to get me to run to Duchess Bake Shop. -Jen Fong, via Twitter


Duchess featured in Parlour magazine

1 Comment// Posted in News by Justin on 04.23.10.

If you pick up a copy of Edmonton’s Parlour magazine this month, you’ll find a two-page feature on Duchess Bake Shop.  Here’s a quote: The door opens and my world transforms into a perfect Parisian paradise.  Soft sounds of French music sprinkle the background; the smells of sweet of savoury treats fill my nostrils. You [...]


The perfect Saturday date

No Comments// Posted in News by Justin on 03.19.10.

Lyndsey and Dave Olsen (parents of two girls) decided to go for a date on Saturday.  Their destination?  Duchess Bake Shop.  If Lyndsey’s blog post is any indication, they had a wonderful time.


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