2 Little Red Hens Bakery - Upper East Side

Dead center of a NY winter, polar vortex.  This place was packed. Line out the door. Cupcakes. Mini ones. Large ones. Cakes. Teas.  This tiny little bakery surpassed all of my expectations.  I ordered the carrot cake (ranked as one of the best in NYC) and the vanilla cake/vanilla icing. Unfortunately, I don't eat carrot cake so can't comment on it.  

Let me tell you about this vanilla/vanilla.... It was the most soft, moist cake with a strong Madagascar vanilla taste.  The icing on all the cupcakes looks like a thick, shiny, piped, over-sweetened frosting.  Oh no, no, no, I prejudged.  It was a delicious, slightly sweetened whipped cream.  Soft, buttery and just enough sugar to make you tap your feet.  

Two Little Red Hens will definitely be getting another visit from me.  This time I may try the coconut cream or the vanilla, chocolate marble. Will let you know my thoughts on other flavors. 

PS - they have mini cupcakes in every flavor ($1.50) that is also available in the large size ($3-$4).  

Enjoy. 
http://www.twolittleredhens.com/
1652 Second Avenue (86th street)

Matcha. Matcha. Matcha.

The infamous green tea powder that makes this new found indulgence of mine called Soy Green Tea Latte from Starbucks so delectable.  If you are a tea drinker you know a lot about green tea and if you are a health nut I'm sure you know about the health benefits.  A lot of people know Matcha as a powder version of it's cousin, green tea.  It is, but it's a much higher grade and prepared in a completely different way.  It has to do with leaves, japan, monks and well you get the picture.  Note when buying it,  the higher the quality of powder you buy, the sweeter and finer it is.

Matcha is very powerful in antioxidants.  It actually has 10x the amount of antioxidants as a cup of regular tea.   It's also more powerful than dark chocolate, goji berries, spinach and wild blueberries.

This powder has the ultimate powers that help with:
1. Cancer Prevention
2. Anti-Aging
3. Lowers Cholesterol
4. Prevents Heart Disease
5. AIDS IN WEIGHT LOSS
6. Detoxifier
7. Improves Brain Activity
8. High in Fiber
9. Energy Booster
10. Tastes Amazing




This powder has a bright lime green color that at first can take you by surprise and wonder what someone is juicing with spinach or avocado but once you taste it, you will be hooked.  Did I mention 1 gram has only 3 calories?!

To find matcha in tasty delights life check it out in these places:
Starbucks (green tea latte)
Lady M Confections http://www.ladym.com
Spot Dessert Bar  www.spotdessertbar.com

To buy and view recipes look at www.matchasource.com

Enjoy and let me know what good recipes you've found in the comments below.