The Artist Baker

01/06/2025

After leaving I stayed connected with them. Baking for different events and also enjoying just being there. I went to a Gaja wine dinner in 2019. I sat next to Joseph Cetrulo, who owned La Campagna in Morristown from 1995-2012 and who recently opened in Headquarters plaza. I remember him talking about how he was looking forward to opening up a new restaurant in Morristown. He couldn’t disclose where but he was looking forward to being back in town. He was an interesting man and liked to hunt with bow and arrow. I think he said during the season he hunts in his backyard- but that could have been the Gaja talking. We were guests along with many including the owners of . I think all of us who were there, were there to celebrate the excellent craftsmanship of Gaja Wines. This is definitely a special interest, It’s like an art form to me. Jockey Hollow was the perfect place to feature this celebrated 5th generation wine made in Barbaresco. I’m going to miss this place.

01/03/2025

I have so many stories about
Many of you know already, but I was one of the original pastry chefs there. After The Artist Baker closed for the day I would go to JHBK at night and work in the pastry kitchen (Erica worked pastry during the day)
Meeting Bennet Haynes and his brother Phil was a highlight.
Phil and Bennet had Ralston Farms and worked with Chris Cannon from the beginning. Both wanted to work with each other and both had a deep interest in local food communities. Ralston had expanded their farm to more acreage in Hopewell, New Jersey and was ready to produce. The summer of 2014, JHBK and was not open to capacity and Ralston’s farm had a bumper of a tomato season. I mean BUMPER. All their tomatoes especially the heirloom where big, juicy and delicious. We were one of the lucky recipients of those tomatoes at an unbelievable price. We took what ever we could get. We canned them, made sandwiches and made a tomato pie that our customers still talk about. Each pie used about 8 lbs of heirloom tomatoes that were seasoned and roasted. We made so many tomato pies that summer. My oven was just sweating out the seams from all the tomato moisture. It was such a great time that we were able to seize and share.
JHBK came into full swing the next year and I was never able to get tomatoes like that again- at the price.

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I had such admiration for the work Bennet and Phil were doing. I took the staff out to the farm to pick strawberries one time. The picture is of Bennet and I.

12/28/2024

Erica my fellow favorite pastry pal who has stopped by. Her shop is closed for break. We talked about the year and our businesses for too long. It was wonderful.

12/28/2024

We baked extra quiche Lorraine to have by the slice and extra chocolate chip cookies today! We want to make sure you are ready for break😁

12/27/2024

Tomorrow, Saturday is the last day we are open before our annual winter break.
Thank you to all our customers who make our days.
After 16 years we have seen our customer’s children grow up, customers marry, and marry again, we see them as new grandparents, just starting their families and some just being.
We are thankful to be in your lives and you to be in ours.
Happy New Year dear customers.
May 2025 be a great year for you.
The shop reopens January 14th, 2025✨
Love,
Andrea

12/27/2024

Come for a slice of gingerbread and a cup of coffee this morning.

12/26/2024

✨Happy Chanukah!✨

We have sold out of Chanukah cookies.

12/25/2024

Wishing you a merry Christmas♥️
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12/24/2024

Closed tomorrow and then open Thursday thru Saturday.
Come for tea.

12/23/2024

Holiday home bakers in the shop today discussing their cardamom bun problems. Break test, sniff test, they watch the baking shows😁
Holiday baking❤️
The best⛄️

12/22/2024

Extra Holiday Items out on Tuesday, December 24th.

12/19/2024

Make a mincemeat friend a pie♥️🎁🎄
Pints of homemade mincemeat available
$15

12/19/2024

Inspiration.

12/18/2024

Thank you for shopping local for your 🎁s
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12/17/2024

Thank you for the note and great picture!

12/17/2024

Today is the last day to place your holiday order.
973-267-5540

Winter 2024 Preorder

Pickup
Monday-December 23rd
Tuesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 26th
Friday, December 27th

Note: We will be serving Tea on the 23rd and 24th. Please call to reserve your space $45 per person.

Please call the shop to place your order 973-267-5540

Gluten Free Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
Topped with Pignoli and a Honey Glaze
9” $45

Decorated for Hanukkah Butter Cookies $18 a Bag (6pc)

Bûche De Noël
Coffee soaked orange sponge cake rolled with chocolate mousse and covered in dark chocolate buttercream
Small $65 (serves 4-6) (available Gluten Free $75)
Large $130 (serves 12-15) (available Gluten Free $145)

White Bûche De Noël
Vanilla soaked sponge cake rolled with fresh raspberries and vanilla buttercream
Small $60 (serves 6) (available Gluten Free $70)
Large $125 (serves 12-15) (available Gluten Free $135)

6” Pie Sampler $50 (sampler available Gluten Free $60)
Set of all 4🥧
Chocolate
Salted Honey
Apple Crumb
Double Crusted Cherry

6” Homemade Mincemeat Pie (Contains Suet) $30

Croissant Bread Pudding with Toffee Sauce $55

Cookie Plates
Small $30 (for 2 pp) (available Gluten Free $35)
Large $85 (for 8-10) (available Gluten Free $95)
Hazelnut Meltaways Small Gift Box $32
Raspberry Linzers Small Gift Box $42

Favors
Santa French Macarons $15
Holiday Tree French Macaron $20

Quiche 8”
Quiche Lorraine $35 (available Gluten Free $40)
Spinach and Goat Cheese $35 (available Gluten Free $40)

From the Panadería

Santa Co**ha Bread $16

Rosca de Reyes
This fruit bread is delicious on its own- but better to serve with Brandy Butter.
Your choice of a fruit or chocolate cherry ring
Each serves 12
$40

Brandy Butter $12

Ensalada Navideña $32 (serves 6-8)

Please call to preorder 973-267-5540

Pickup
Monday-December 23rd
Tuesday, December 24th
Thursday, December 26th
Friday, December 27th

12/16/2024

Dears🎈

12/13/2024