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Memphis Cookie Company Your 901 Dessert Stop! Fresh Baked Cookies, Gourmet Brownies, Handcrafted Donuts & More! Mobile Bakery delivering rich, sweet, luxe cookies to your door.

15/10/2026

🍌💜 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE WEDNESDAY!

Instant vs. Cooked Banana Pudding

Banana pudding is a southern delicacy and happened to be one of my mother‘s favorite desserts. Her birthday is 4 days away so I want to honor her in this week’s WTDW by spotlighting the DESSERT that was not only her favorite but one that is a staple at Sunday dinners, family reunions, church gatherings, and holiday celebrations!

But did you know there are two popular ways to make this Southern favorite?

🍌 INSTANT BANANA PUDDING: Made with instant pudding mix and cold milk, this version sets without cooking. It’s quick, convenient, and often has a lighter, creamier texture, especially when whipped topping is added.

🍌 COOKED BANANA PUDDING: Made with homemade stovetop custard, traditionally using milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and a thickener like flour or cornstarch. The result is a rich, silky custard with that unmistakable homemade flavor.

✨ BAKER TIP: When making cooked banana pudding, stir your custard consistently over medium or medium-low heat to prevent scorching and lumps. I remember my Mother stirring her custard for what seemed like hours so get ready if you’re new to making banana pudding from scratch. Always allow your custard to thicken properly before layering it with your bananas and vanilla wafers.

Growing up, my mom made her banana pudding from scratch and she always arranged it in a rectangular glass dish and finished it with a generous layer of crushed vanilla wafers. So thats how I’ll always do it. 💜

Instant Vs. Cooked Banana Pudding. Both versions have their place, but there’s something special about the recipes we grew up loving!

Now tell me, which one do you prefer?

🍌 Team Instant or 💛 Team Cooked Custard?

And THAT’S the difference!

MadeFromScratch MemphisCookieCo

🍠🥧💜 What’s The Difference Wednesday! QUICK REMINDER!Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin PieTwo fall favorites that may look sim...
15/10/2026

🍠🥧💜 What’s The Difference Wednesday!

QUICK REMINDER!

Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie

Two fall favorites that may look similar, but definitely have their differences!

🍠 Sweet Potato Pie: Naturally sweeter, with a rich flavor and slightly denser texture. A beloved dessert deeply rooted in Southern and African American food traditions.

🎃 Pumpkin Pie: Milder and earthier, with a typically smoother, softer filling. Often flavored with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

✨ BAKER TIP: Sweet potatoes and pumpkin have different moisture and starch levels, so swapping one for the other may require adjustments to your recipe.

Now for the REAL question! 👀

Which one deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving table?

🍰💜 What’s The Difference WednesdayQUICK REMINDER!Glass vs. Metal Baking PansSame recipe. Different pan. Different result...
15/10/2026

🍰💜 What’s The Difference Wednesday

QUICK REMINDER!

Glass vs. Metal Baking Pans

Same recipe. Different pan. Different results!

🥧 Glass Pans: Heat more slowly and retain heat longer, which can affect baking time and how the edges and bottom of your desserts cook.

🍪 Metal Pans: Transfer heat efficiently and generally provide more predictable browning. Light-colored metal pans are especially popular for cakes, brownies and cookies.

✨ BAKER TIP: Check which pan your recipe recommends. Switching between glass and metal can change how your baked goods bake, even when everything else stays the same!

Your pan matters more than you think!

And THAT’S the difference! 💜

🧈💜 What’s The Difference Wednesday!QUICK REMINDER!Cold Butter vs. Room-Temperature ButterDid you know that butter temper...
14/10/2026

🧈💜 What’s The Difference Wednesday!

QUICK REMINDER!

Cold Butter vs. Room-Temperature Butter

Did you know that butter temperature can make or break your recipe?

❄️ Cold Butter: Perfect for biscuits, scones and pie crusts because those little pieces of cold butter help create flaky layers.

🌡️ Room-Temperature Butter: Soft enough to leave a slight indentation, but still cool to the touch. Ideal for creaming with sugar when making cakes and cookies.

✨ BAKER TIP: If your butter looks shiny, greasy or melted, it’s too warm for proper creaming!

The right temperature makes all the difference. Follow your recipe to a T!

And THAT’S the difference! 💜

👩🏾‍🍳💜 What’s The Difference Wednesdays! Here’s a QUICK REMINDER!Baking Soda vs. Baking PowderThey may look alike, but th...
14/10/2026

👩🏾‍🍳💜 What’s The Difference Wednesdays! Here’s a QUICK REMINDER!

Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder

They may look alike, but they don’t work the same way!

🥄 Baking Soda: Needs an acidic ingredient, like buttermilk, yogurt or lemon juice, to help baked goods rise.

🥄 Baking Powder: Already contains an acid and a base, so it can create lift when activated by moisture and heat.

✨ BAKER TIP: These ingredients aren’t interchangeable in equal amounts! Using the wrong one can affect your baked goods’ taste, texture and rise.

Small ingredient. BIG difference!

And THAT’S the difference! 💜

07/10/2026

.:WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE WEDNESDAY:. *RECIPE INCLUDED*

My Mom LOVED Blackberries and since it's her birthday month, I will highlight some of her favorite things this month and share some of the baking tips that she taught me over the years. This week we will look at the difference between Fresh & Frozen Blackberries.

Fresh and frozen blackberries can often be used interchangeably, but they don’t always behave the same way. Fresh blackberries are firmer and hold their shape better, making them great when you want the berries to stay intact like in a fruit bowl, paired with yogurt or just to pop in your mouth as a quick snack.

Frozen blackberries soften and release more juice as they thaw because freezing affects the fruit’s structure. That makes them GREAT for pies, cobblers, sauces and other desserts where all that delicious blackberry juice can work in your favor!

Neither one is necessarily better than the other it just depends on what you’re making.

Now you know when to use each. And THAT’S the difference! 💜

If you have a bag of frozen blackberries sitting in your freezer, here’s an easy pie filling recipe for a small fried pie or a whole pie.

💜 BEA'S QUICK BLACKBERRY PIE FILLING
4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Add the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes, stirring gently, until the berries begin releasing their juices. Whisk the cornstarch and water together, then stir the mixture into the berries. Continue cooking for another 2–4 minutes until the filling becomes thick and glossy. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

👩🏾‍🍳 BAKER TIP: Want more whole berries in your filling? Hold back about 1 cup of the blackberries and gently fold them in toward the end of cooking. My Mom's Pie Filling is absolutely perfect for pies, cobblers, cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, pound cake, ice cream or just about anything that needs a little blackberry goodness. 😋 Freeze any leftover filling. Also if you don't want to make your own pie filling, a brand that I love is Lucky Leaf.

Do you love blackberries? What do you prefer? Fresh or frozen?

Last but not least:5. Plenty of Product There’s a difference between selling out and running out. Make sure that you ha...
07/10/2026

Last but not least:

5. Plenty of Product
There’s a difference between selling out and running out. Make sure that you have enough inventory to take advantage of the busy day ahead, but not so much that you’re stuck with a lot of unsold product. Track what sells and what doesn’t and adjust with each and every market. Take advantage of the holidays and special occasions and make festive items, but don’t go overboard, keep your fan favorites in stock at all times!

This is important:4. Easy Payment Options Cash is great, but card and tap to pay can make such a big difference. The eas...
07/10/2026

This is important:

4. Easy Payment Options
Cash is great, but card and tap to pay can make such a big difference. The easier you make the checkout process, the fewer sales you will lose.

Be prepared for Wi-Fi issues, have enough change on hand, offer multiple payment channels because not everyone uses cash app some use Zelle or Apple Pay, and be sure to include sales tax in your prices if you pay sales taxes.

Purchase multiple payment devices in case one malfunctions or you leave one behind. Have a power bank so your devices don’t die and pack everything the day before so you are prepared. The more prepared you are, the more sales you will make.

Now this is key:3. Clear PricingMake it super easy for people to buy. Your prices should be visible without customers ha...
07/10/2026

Now this is key:

3. Clear Pricing
Make it super easy for people to buy. Your prices should be visible without customers having to ask about each and every item. Not every customer will want to have a lengthy conversation, some will be in a hurry, some are just looking to support you quickly without any gimmicks or hassles.

Have one big sign with all your prices and also have smaller signs with pricing near specific products. Keep extra chalkboards and dry erase boards to quickly advertise specials or sales items. If you sell out of something have a sign stating what you have sold out of. Take all the guess work out of the shopping process for your new and returning customers.

At every market after you have finished setting up, step back and take a look at your entire booth to make sure you have provided a clear price for each and every item. memphisbakery

BAKERY UPDATE: I am phasing out the Memphis Cookie Company storefront location at the Hickory Ridge Mall. I will miss al...
24/04/2026

BAKERY UPDATE: I am phasing out the Memphis Cookie Company storefront location at the Hickory Ridge Mall. I will miss all of my wonderful customers who consistently supported me at this location but the time has come for me to focus solely on Corporate & Custom Orders.

I started at the Farmers Market in 2017 so for almost a decade I’ve grown to absolutely love interacting with both loyal and new customers and spoiling y’all rotten at a moments notice so this is a decision that I avoided making for a long, long time but the demand for bulk orders, corporate gifts & events, and custom orders has continued to increase & it’s a space that I equally love!

I had a whole celebration planned for the phase out but as you know my Mommy passed away on March 8 and my whole world stopped. Thank you for allowing me the time and space to grieve. 🥰

Something new is coming so please stay tuned for more details about the next phase!

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