Almond Cacao Nib Tart
It doesn't matter what time of year it is, this chewy, crispy, nutty tart is always appealing. This recipe is based on one from David Lebovitz, but the Cheap Tart version swaps in Bourbon for the Amaretto, and roasted cacao nibs to the almond filling. The addition of this crunchy hit of pure chocolate adds...
Read MoreValentine’s Day
A friend just sent us a link to a page on the Williams Sonoma website. Looks like WS is offering pie pops for Valentine's Day. And it's a great idea! We think so too! Here's what's not so great: for about $30 WS will ship a mere six pops from a bakery in California. One...
Read MoreChristmas Goose (pot pies)!
Tomorrow's a big day--we're picking up our geese from Caveny Farm! Connie was lovely enough to bring them into the city for us, and we're so stoked to start cooking with this delicious heritage poultry. We'll be making limited edition pot pies for Hanukkah and Christmas, so make sure to order early. We'll be roasting...
Read MoreSpecial for Hanukkah: Rugelach!
(ROOG-uh-la, roughly). There are no rules stating this cross between a cookie and a pastry is strictly a treat for the holidays, but we can't think of a better time to indulge, plus these delicious little crescents make really fabulous gifts. We're offering two flavors: Classic (with dried fruit, toasted nuts, and apricot preserves) and...
Read MoreLet the holiday planning begin!
Greetings from Cheap Tart! We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you to all who called to order pies. Our apologies to those we were unable to accommodate last week. If we could, we'd have made sure there was a Cheap Tart pie on every table. Alas. It's cold and miserable out, but that's the...
Read MoreChicago, get your Thanksgiving pies!
Thanksgiving already?! Yep! If you haven't had time to order your pies, we'll be taking orders until Friday at 5 p.m. Our Thanksgiving flavors are: Pumpkin, Maple Pecan, Apple, and Ginger Cream (so, so good). Just email sweet@cheaptart.com and tell us what you'd like. We'll deliver to your door on the 23rd, and you're good to go...
Read MoreCheap Tart Takes Home the Blue Ribbon!
Last Sunday marked the 7th annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest, a pie-filled fundraiser for Holstein Park. It also marked the first year the organizers included a Professional Division, and sixteen local bakeries from around town threw their pies into the ring, as it were, to see who would take home the title of Best Apple...
Read MoreGet a Dose of Cheap Tart
We'll be slinging pie pops at Dose Market tomorrow, August 14th. This one is not to be missed.
Read MoreCheap Tart at Indie Wed. FREE tickets!
For those of you in Chicago, there's still time to snag a ticket to tomorrow night's Indie Wed, a pair of FREE tickets to be exact. What is Indie Wed? Check out the video from their last event here. Cheap Tart will be there selling delicious fresh sweet and savory pastries, Cheap Tart t-shirts for the Tart...
Read MoreRhubarb is here!
We had such a blast at the Guerilla Truck Show last night! We sold out of pie pops in a jiffy, (and thanks especially to the guy who pleaded with us to sell him the last pop, even though the stick had broken off in transit. That's love). Check out the photo below to see...
Read MoreWell hello again!
Looks like we've been a little out of touch with the blog of late. Never fear, we haven't gone away. What's been keeping us? Well, we're proud to announce that as of this week our pie pops can be found in the bakery department at three Whole Foods Markets in Chicago. Lincoln Park, Halsted, and...
Read MoreEaster Pie & Real Naked Food
Thanks to all who came out last night to Real Naked Food on Division to check out the new neighborhood grocery store and sample some great food, including Cheap Tart pies. We were blown away by all the compliments and sold out of pie in a jiffy. Best comment of the night award goes to...
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