the purple
spoon —
A boutique dessert studio baking up small batch confections completely from scratch in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Known for our modern feminine designs, we create beautiful, and sometimes irreverent, edible art for your most memorable occasions.
the baketress
Hi, I'm Linda! Mommy, baketress, hiker, and connoisseur of French toast. I have an irrational affection for butter and sugar that has had me baking since I could stand on a stool and reach a bowl. I’ve baked and consumed more pecan sticky buns and pumpkin pies than I’d care to fess up to. And I truly believe that the best part of baking is sharing. When I'm not in the kitchen you'll find me on a mountain top, climbing a rope or halfway across the globe; eating my way through other countries’ delicacies.
Why the purple spoon? I became enamored with Julia Childs during my brief stint as a stay-at-home Mom with my son. The very first episode of The French Chef that I saw was her “Apple Dessert” or La Tarte Tatin. As Julia is explaining how to slice and prepare the apples, she just slips in, “and you stir it with a purple spoon!” I just loved how absolutely random a comment it was (and how can you go wrong with the color purple)! The quip was used repeatedly as I baked the following months. My love of baking and sharing quickly turned into a blog and The Purple Spoon was born.
