Simply Sweeties By Lisamarie LLC

05/27/2026

Happy National Grape Day 🍇

Little fun fact… grapes have been around longer than most desserts we know today, and honestly, they still hold their own.

My pick every single time? Black grapes with cheese. That combo just works. Simple, classic, and hard to stop snacking on once you start. 🧀🍇

Now I need to know… which one are you reaching for green, red, or black grapes first? 👇

04/27/2026

Vanilla done right 🤍

Our vanilla bean paste is made in small batches using real vanilla beans for a rich, deep flavor you can see and taste. Perfect for cakes, cookies, buttercream, and even your morning smoothies. This is our Madagascar Vanilla turned into a paste.

Packaged in our signature jars, ready for your kitchen or to gift to someone who loves to bake ✨

Available now on Etsy.
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04/14/2026

Split open and there it is for a little Macro session. 📸

Thick, glossy vanilla caviar sitting right where it should be. This is the kind of depth that carries through everything! Our sugars, extracts, baking… all of it starts here.

These are Mexican beans, known for that deeper, richer profile that holds up beautifully in small batch work.

I don’t rush ingredients, and I don’t cut corners. You can taste the difference when it’s done right.

If you know, you know. 🤎

04/12/2026

I’ve been quietly steeping this unique batch since 2022… and it’s finally ready. ✨

I kept coming back to it over time, letting it develop the way it was meant to. A slow extraction, deep, and full of character. 🌿

This one came out bold. Double fold (baker’s vanilla), rich, and layered in a way that’s a little different from what most people expect from vanilla.

**Where this particular bean shines:**

It’s not your classic Madagascar profile. This leans deeper and built more for chocolate desserts 🍫 like brownies and cakes, and even coffee ☕ when you actually want the flavor to stand out.

I didn’t get a large number of bottles from this batch… and honestly, I don’t know when I’ll have another one quite like it.

If you’ve ever been curious what a long-steeped vanilla, (especially one made for chocolate lovers really tastes like) this is one of those moments to try it.

It’s up on my Etsy now 🤍

This Extracts item is sold by SimplySweetiesLLC. Ships from Mays Landing, NJ. Listed on Apr 9, 2026

04/03/2026

Introducing the floral sugar line for spring 🌸

This first blend is a rose hibiscus petal sugar, made in small batches with care and attention to balance. The rose comes through first with just a soft brightness from hibiscus.

It’s one of those simple additions that adds something extra to everyday baking ☕

A small batch is now available:

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There’s another floral blend coming in the next week or two that I’m really excited to share ✨

What would you use this on?

03/26/2026

My new Midnight Indulgence brownies… but this time I got a little carried away with the camera. 📸

I’ve been playing around with macro shots and it’s wild what shows up when you get that close. The tops split just enough, the Biscoff cookie butter melts into some spots and stays soft in others, and the centers don’t even try to pretend they’re set.

And the sea salt up close is a whole different thing. Not just sprinkled on top… you actually see the flakes sitting there, catching the light, almost sharp looking until you bite into it and it disappears. ✨

Used Pernigotti cocoa in these and loving it. The chocolate leans deeper and lets everything else come through without getting too sweet. 🍫

Not for sale… yet. 👩🏻‍🍳

But yeah… this one’s hard to leave alone. 🤍

03/08/2026

Over the last few days we spent some time in Pennsylvania, visiting a few farmers markets and slowing down a bit.

These Easter eggs came from a working Amish livestock farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 🐓🌾

We met this private family completely by chance. A simple conversation turned into something that felt aligned right away. We took a trip out to her farm. She was absolutely the sweetest. Hopefully this is the beginning of something amazing 🤍

Look at the shade variation. Soft sage. Pale blue. Warm cream. No two exactly alike 🥚✨

And when you crack them open, the yolks are a deep orange 🧡 Not pale. Not washed out. That color alone changes a cake. It brings richness, depth, and a finished crumb that feels elevated without needing anything extra.

Eggs like these truly do make better baked goods. It’s that simple.

Supporting another private, family-run operation matters to me. And if it means we now have another reason to make frequent trips up to Amish Country, we’re not complaining 🚗🌄

Every Bundt cake should start here 🍰

01/29/2026

Finally getting around to sharing this… ❄️📸
Before I started my storm prep around 8:30 last Sunday, I was outside messing around with my new macro lens, playing with settings, just having fun while the snow was coming down. Taking random shots of the snowy world happening around me.

Within minutes, I noticed one snowflake land perfectly on our outside table and figured I’d try to catch it before it melted, just to see how it would look through the camera… and voilà!

One shot. No staging. No recreating. Just me experimenting with the camera and catching something that only existed for a few seconds ✨

Winter has a quiet way of giving you little moments like this if you slow down enough to notice them! I loved how this one came out so much that I turned it into a print and quietly added it to the shop 🖼️

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01/24/2026

Snow is on the way ❄️🌨️

With the weather coming in, we just wanted to gently remind everyone to slow down 🧣, stay safe 🚗, and take care of each other 🤍
Stock up on what you need 🛒, check on your people ☎️, and don’t go out unless you really have to.

If the power does go out 🔌❄️, having something simple and comforting on the counter can make all the difference. One of our family favorites is a good old crumb cake 🍰

It’s sturdy, keeps well at room temperature, and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or tea ☕️ while you wait things out.
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In the first comment, we’re sharing our go to crumb cake recipe for anyone who wants to bake ahead and be prepared 🧈🍰

Until then, stay warm 🔥, stay safe 🤍, and take it easy.
That’s what winter days are for ❄️✨
🤍

01/18/2026

This is what “small batch” actually looks like 😅

Pecans brought up from Georgia 🍑
Cracked by hand ✋
One stubborn shell at a time 🌰

Nobody talks about this part.
The sore hands ✋
The flying shells 💥
The ones that refuse to cooperate 😤🌰

Nothing fancy here. Just a nutcracker, a bowl, a good audiobook 🎧📖, and the patience it takes to do it right. It’s the part you don’t see, but you definitely taste 🤎

Just a little behind the scenes from our kitchen 👩‍🍳✨

This is what goes into the praline bite-size pies we currently have available on Etsy.
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