Merienda Monster

06/01/2022

Happy to add @underground_mrkt to this weekend's lineup!
I'll be there with rainbow conchas from 11am-5pm Sunday, 6/5/22 ✨

05/29/2022

Happy to announce I'm debuting Rainbow Conchas with glitter & an option of UBE HALAYA-STUFFED or classic concha for all of June in celebration of Pride Month!
Preorders are now open for the first pop-up of the month at the fabulous @cocoandre_chocolatier
6/4, Saturday from 12-4pm.
Preorder at meriendamonster.com until Thursday at 5pm!
Horchata & ube-stuffed rainbow conchas sound like the perfect pair!
A portion of proceeds in June will go to @transtexas ✨

#pridemonth #prideconchas #ubeconchas #veganpandulce #veganmexicanfood #veganfilipino #ube #dallasfoodie

05/25/2022

05/17/2022

So pumped for this weekend's event @thebloom.space for the grand opening!
This Saturday, 21st from 2-5pm we'll have conchas and pop tarts!
We'll be alongside so many amazing local makers, so come down and celebrate with us ✨

#supportsmallbusiness #shoplocaldallas #popupbakery #dfwfoodie

05/11/2022

Grateful to be in community with such supportive folks ❤️
I hope to see you all at May's upcoming events!
Keep an eye out for new cake & special order/catering menus!
If there's spots you'd like to see me at this summer, please DM the info!🥰

#dfwvegan #veganbakery #dallasfoodie #dfwfoodie #aapiheritagemonth #filipinofoodmovement #mexicanfood #conchas #veganconchas #pandulce #meriendamonster

05/09/2022

Y'all, I am so excited to share my menu for my first pop-up @sandwich_hag and alongside my dear friend @thidjai with their bomb Thai dishes this Saturday from 6-9pm!

•coco-mongo rolls: sweet mung bean & coconut filled scrolls topped with fluffy buttercream & toasted coconut

•ube butter mochi: Hawaiian style mochi that's bouncy and fun to eat with our favorite ube flavor!

•strawberry matcha pop tart: nostalgic throwback inspired by my fave drink & made with a whole lot of love & flaky layers!

•peach mango pop tart: inspired by southern cobbler & pinoy fast food faves is the perfect pocket of cinnamon-y joy!

#meriendamonster #veganbakery #filipinofood #mexicanfood #popupbakery #veganpoptarts #mongorolls #coconutroll #vegandallas #sandwichhag #thidjai

05/04/2022

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR FAVE TÍA-TITA Hi love,
I just wanted to send you my love in this moment. This week has been heavy and exhaustingly frustrating and I want to hold space for you to take a breath.
Try your best to take care of yourself with the basics of nourishment and rest as you're able. To continue to right the wrongs around us, we need you well.

❤️❤️❤️
Minda

05/01/2022

Y'all!
3 baddies in one night of 💣 food & good times.

BẾP & BAR] is hosting Thid Jai] & I on May 14 from 6-9pm!

Thid Jai] always brings 🔥with amazing Thai plates whose flavors always keeps you craving more & I'll have vegan sweets for you to top off the night!

BẾP & BAR] generously sharing space will be slinging her delicious menu!

✨vegan options!

#veganbakery #veganfilipinofood #veganasianfood #thaifood #aapiheritagemonth #aapiwomenlead #vietnamesefood #dallasvegan

04/30/2022

I can't stop! I've missed these stuffed ugly delicious babies!
@pineapplegrilltexas until 2pm or sold out ❤️

04/28/2022

Sparkly Rose Conchas are back in ube or vanilla!
Mother's Day Weekend you can find me @movementgymsdallas The Hill location Saturday, 5/7 from 10am-2pm with the fabulous @sofiartestudio 💜
Go for a climb & have treats waiting for someone special!
Preorders are available now & limited extras will be available.

#conchas #veganconchas #pandulce #ubeconchas #veganbakery #dallasvegan #movementgyms #mothersday

04/26/2022

So excited to see y'all tonight @movementgymsdallas with some rainbow conchas! Major Lisa Frank vibezzzz 🌸

Used : @breadstamps

#vegandallas #veganconchas #dallasbakery #veganbakery #rainbowconchas #breadstamps

04/25/2022

Mixing it up this week with some oldies but goodies at our two pop-ups this week!
ALWAYS VEGAN Y'ALL
No preorders this week!
✨4/26 Tuesday 6pm-9pm or sold out
@movementgymsdallas
Rainbow conchas & ube butter mochi

✨4/30 Saturday 11am-2pm or sold out
@pineapplegrilltexas
Ube & Thai Tea malasadas & ube butter mochi

Mother's Day preorders coming soon!

#veganmalasadas #veganbuttermochi #veganconchas #pandulce #malasadas #pride #dallaspride #ubedonuts #thaitea

04/22/2022

Reminder: weather permitting, we'll be @underground_mrkt this Sunday with our vegan goodies!
-ube butter mochi
-strawberry matcha pop tart
-peach mango pop tart
-pandan conchas
-ube conchas

#vegandallas #shoplocaldfw #veganbakery #dallasbakery #dairyfree #eggfree #veganfilipinofood #veganmexicanfood

04/21/2022

These little joys matter! The small stuff that brightens your day isn't nothing. Don't discount your joy ✨

#vegan #veganpoptarts #homemade #strawberrymatcha #strawberrymatchapoptarts #dallasvegan #shoplocaldallas #dallasbaker #irvingtx

04/18/2022

Hey friends!
Hope y'all got some rest & rejuvenation over the weekend. I know I felt all the love from new catering clients to connecting with some of you fab people in person at pop-ups!
Excited to see y'all again this weekend!

I did also want to share that up until recently, the one-women show life of a business owner & artist was taking a toll on me. Not because I don't love what I do and the opportunities y'all provide, but because I was caught up DEEP in the trap of comparison. How are people staying "booked & blessed", how am I trying so hard and still struggling to reach my people, what's wrong with my food, what's wrong with ME?
These are the questions an artist has to conquer when what's so close to your heart is also your business. I realize these thoughts may always float around but that never makes them truths.
The truths are I ignored and trampled my boundaries to the point of exhaustion in order to prove how hard of a worker I am. To prove how deserving I am- all to be someone who can just pay my bills. When you're exhausted trying to survive, it's damn hard to let creativity thrive. It's even harder to see that comparison to another is an impossible standard when you will always be on your own unique trajectory. Your story, your life & your why will never be exactly the same as another creator so why expect for the journey of opportunity to be. I'm feeling that so intensely. All I've ever truly wanted was to just make badass art I love & connect with awesome people.
So, I am now trying to set hard boundaries with my time, my rest, my health, my loved ones, & creating just for me first.
I'm sharing so as you see shifts in menu, schedules, & fulfillment options, the changes are efforts to make for a happier baker, artist, & lasting business.
Love you & thanks for reading this novel!
Much love,
Minda ❤️

04/16/2022

Dreamy cotton candy clouds on marbled blue skies is the perfect vision of today's "Dreaming of You" concha in celebration of Selena's birthday 💕☁️
Snag some treats, @thidjai Thai food, & new additions to your wardrobe by @epocasshop at
@autumnmoonstore today from 12-4pm!
✨always vegan:
-Ube butter mochi
-ube concha
-Pandan concha
-dreaming of you concha
-strawberry matcha pop tart
-peach mango pop tart

#dallasbakery #dfweats #dallasvegan #vegandallas #veganpoptarts

04/15/2022

Are you a corner piece lover or team center piece?
As long as it's ube butter mochi, I'm happy as can be 💜💜💜

#ube #veganbakery #buttermochi #dallastexas

04/12/2022

"Dreaming of You" concha & much more now available for preorder for our next pop-up with
@autumnmoonstore
@thidjai
@epocasshop
✨Saturday, 4/16 12-4pm
Preorder closes Thursday at 5pm on MeriendaMonster.com

#vegan #dallas #veganconchas #ube #mochi #conchas #poparts

04/09/2022

Excited to end the weekend with @hechoconamortx Early Easter Market on Sunday, 4/10 🥕
Checkout the slides for details on events of the day for the fam!

04/09/2022

Strawberry Matcha Pop Tarts @cocoandre_chocolatier today along with ube conchas, pandan conchas, peach mango pop tarts & ube butter mochi!
11am-4pm ✨

#matcha #ube #veganpoptarts #veganbakery #dallas #popupbakery

04/04/2022

Exciting weekend ahead with 2 pop-ups available to me because of the awesome women who share & coordinate space for small businesses like mine ❤️
I'm grateful that folks love pop-ups & markets these days. Just a reminder that it's only possible because fellow community members see value in curating events and MAKING SPACE for folks like me to try to thrive instead of just survive.

✨Saturday find me with @cocoandre_chocolatier 11am-4pm
Preorders suggested on MeriendaMonster.com

✨Sunday I'll be with @hechoconamortx Early Easter Market.
No preorders required. Same day purchases available.

#dallasfoodie #supportsmallbusiness
#veganbakery

04/04/2022

🎶The hills are alive with the sound of music!🎶
So grateful I got to cater for @dallastheatercenter opening night of The Sound of Music with mini pop tarts, mini conchas & chocolate chip muffins.
Honestly the longest week of my life! I'm thankful for everyone who continues to give me wonderful opportunities like this by sharing my treats with friends and family, sharing my menus, visiting pop-ups, & tagging me in your posts!
Thank you for your support while I figure out this wild & beautiful world as a small business owner ❤️✨

#smallbusinessowner #veganfilipino #veganmexicanfood #latina #pinay #dallas #poptarts

03/30/2022

This Ube Butter Mochi is everything I enjoy in a treat. From the crispy top to the bouncy soft texture to the ube flavor you can look forward to all week.
Did I mention it's naturally gluten-free?!
✨Now available on MeriendaMonster.com

#ube #buttermochi #vegan #veganbakery #mochi #dallaseats

03/29/2022

New goodies, gluten-free options, & classic faves coming this month!
-banana nut cookie
-ube butter mochi
-peach mango pop tart
-ube concha
✨Hope to see y'all this Sunday @underground_mrkt 11am-5pm!
✨Preorder on MeriendaMonster.com by Friday @ 5pm.

#vegan #filipinofood #mexicanfood #veganbakery #ubebuttermochi #ubeconcha #banananut