Bigger not better for casual coastal lifestyle 
Contra Costa Times - Nov 23 3:13 AM
As a town where cats have lazed on the City Council dais and a kazoo band toots in the annual Christmas parade, Seal Beach has long clung to its turn-back-the-clock vibe. So it came as little surprise when folks in Old Town, a medley of eclectic bungalows west of Pacific Coast Highway, decided there was no bigger threat than homes remodeled to resemble wedding cakes.Save

Grapevine Bakery opens in Pendleton 
The Herald Bulletin - Nov 14 1:53 PM
PENDLETON At The Grapevine Bakery, the smell hits you first. Warm, sweet and comforting, the scent of baking chocolate chip filled the little space at 106 Main St.Save

Business: Residents of small seaside towns fight to keep homes quaint 
The Nashua Telegraph - Nov 17 4:24 AM
SEAL BEACH, Calif. — As a town where cats have lazed on the City Council dais and a kazoo band toots in the annual Christmas parade, Seal Beach has long clung to its turn-back-the-clock vibe. …Save

Small businesses embrace the Web 
Minnesota Public Radio - Nov 23 10:08 PM
Today –the day after Thanksgiving– marks the traditional beginning of the holiday retail rush. If your shopping takes you to the Web, you may be surprised to find how many small businesses in your neighborhood are online.Save

Taste of D.M.: Carefree Patisserie 
Juice - Nov 08 2:14 AM
Jennifer Strauss makes her Margarita cupcakes with lime and real tequila. Triple Sec frosting. Margarita jellybeans.Save

Cupcakes that sell like hotcakes because of blogs 
INQ7 Business - Nov 11 5:04 PM
CUPCAKES by Sonja owner Sonja L. Ocampo did not have to invest nor spend at all for a marketing campaign or any promotional gimmicks.Save

Schnecken is back 
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Oct 31 3:55 AM
Busken Bakery has collaborated with Tom Thie, owner of the late Virginia Bakery, to bring back their famous German cinnamon rolls.Save