Collab with ZOLA Bakes

Our newest collab is with fellow women-owned business, ZOLA Bakes! We are so excited about this brand new Cake Truffle assortment. It's both beautiful and delicious, and brought to you by four mom business owners looking for something amazing this fall and with Halloween around the corner.
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Corporate Gift Guide

Do employee appreciation right with corporate gifting options from Mini Melanie! With a wide variety of combinations and bundles available, we are ready to satisfy any sweet tooth on your team! Signature Truffles With five year-round flavors and two seasonal ones,...
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Summertime Shipping

Temperatures are higher then ever before, so we make sure that your desserts get to you in pristine condition regardless of the heat! Our shipping changes slightly in the summer, with insulated liners and eco-friendly ice packs being added to every...
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Pride 2022 in Review

With Pride month almost behind us, we wanted to take a look back at all the wonderful opportunities we were given to help spread LGBTQ+ acceptance.  The Trade Desk  Logo sugar cookies are just the perfect treat for the office!...
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Pride Month Gift Guide

We have everything you need for this month of Pride! With our rainbow truffles and some sprinkle cake pops, festivities are never too far from your door!  Rainbow Truffle Box   As we do every June, we have rainbow cake...
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Father's Day Gift Guide

Dads are hard to buy for, but with Father’s Day coming right around the corner, you have the perfect chance to give the dads in your life a sweet treat they won’t forget! Father’s Day is a holiday for celebration,...
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We've Got a New Look!

Hi Everyone, I want to introduce myself before I get too far into the post. My name is May-Lin and I started at Mini Melanie around September of last year. I have spent the past 5 years working in kitchens,...
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Valentine's Day Gifts for your loved ones (or yourself)!

Whoever is the sweetheart in your life, Valentine's Day is an extra excuse to indulge in chocolate. As a matter of fact, when February 14th rolls out, we think you should have chocolate by 7AM just to make sure you're...
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Staff spotlight: Jorge Baldeon

  Hey, back again with another staff spotlight. This week I interviewed Jorge Baldeon who has been working here at Mini Melanie for almost two years. He's our highly skilled pastry chef and specializes in cookie decorating (he makes such...
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Staff spotlight: Serena Rosales

Hey guys, I'm back with another staff spotlight! This week we are checking in with Serena Rosales, Decorator and Pastry Guru at Mini Melanie. Serena’s a little shy, but let’s see what fun stuff she has to share.  RM: When...
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Staff spotlight + new product launch: John Rodriguez

Hi! My name is Racheli Moskowitz, and I am a brand new intern at Mini Melanie. You'll be hearing more from me on our Instagram @minimelanienyc and here on this blog. We’re starting a new behind-the-scenes weekly spotlight, introducing our...
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Mother's Day Giveaways & Small Business Spotlights

Mother's Day is around the corner! Not only is this a day to shop and surprise moms, but it's also a day when Diana and I love to support some of our favorite women-owned and operated businesses. Mini Melanie is partnering...
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Halva Cake Truffles are back!

One of my strongest pre-Covid memories from last March is sitting with Rachel Simons of Seed + Mill  at a big, beautiful family-style table at Chelsea Market for a James Beard awards dinner in honor of Women's History Month. Before Covid,...
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DIY Birthday Kit video shoot

In this ever-changing virtual world, our goal for this unpredictable year is to stay relevant with services that are delicious, reliable, and FUN. Since launching our DIY Cookie Decorating Kits, we've been busy shipping kits nationwide as gifts, for individuals...
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Why We Started Making DIY Kits

DIY kits are something I never thought I'd get into. As a classically trained chef, I love delivering a beautiful, delicious finished product. Through all the changes our business has recently gone through, I've found out how much I love...
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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Valentine's Day this year is all about showing that you care and you're thinking of someone. We're so excited about our Valentine's Day specials. There's truly something for everyone on your gift list. Eat your heart out! XOXO, Melanie &...
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