What’s Cookin’? – Smithtown
By Nancy Vallarella
Sweet Lucille’s Desserts of Smithtown is a welcome addition to Smithtown’s culinary repertoire. Recently celebrating with a ribbon cutting ceremony, the community gathered to wish this partnership of local friends and neighbors good fortune as they launch their bakery/café in the space formally occupied by Country Rotisserie – 264 West Main Street.
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Although the business’s location is new, the quality products have been enjoyed throughout Smithtown for almost two decades. Executive Pastry Chef and Smithtown resident, Lucille Kelley has been baking her sweet treats first from home and then at Butera’s restaurant for over 16 years. Lucille explained, “It started with baking a variety of cookies as gifts for our family doctor, dentist, auto repair person, neighbors and friends. The response was so positive, I was inspired to explore different desserts and commit to formal training at the Star Career Academy of Long Island.”
Carrot Cake is the iconic crown jewel of Sweet Lucille’s products. The recipe was passed down from Lucille’s Aunt Annette and has made believers out of carrot cake naysayers. It is the foundation from which all products are produced - using wholesome ingredients and made the old fashion way. The commitment to quality ingredients combined with unique presentations and a variety of flavors make Sweet Lucille’s products a refreshing contribution unlike standard bakery items.
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Sweet Lucille’s Mini Bites and Mini Cakes are popular products. They are small indulgences that are calorie worthy with only a fraction of guilt. The variety may overwhelm but the good news is there is a flavor available to make everyone happy. Mini bites and mini cakes are a great option for entertaining guests. Of course there is carrot, red velvet, banana bites and cakes with cream cheese frosting but there are also chocolate cake varieties with frostings such as mint chocolate chip, peanut butter , cookies and cream; yellow cake varieties with cannoli cream, chocolate buttercream, coconut cream cheese frosting and much more.
One item sure to wow your guests this holiday is Sweet Lucille’s Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake. It is a fact, that upon eating a slice of this cake while dining at Butera’s, recently reelected Senator John Flanagan immediately ordered an entire cake for his staff to enjoy. – Was this the secret to winning reelection? We will never know for sure but I can vouch for the Senator’s palate being on point!
If you are more of a pie person, Sweet Lucille’s is taking orders for the holidays. Apple, Pumpkin, Chocolate Cream and Banana Cream are available. This banana cream pie is apparently awesome, light and airy. Unfortunately, falling victim to a short tryptophan coma on Thanksgiving, I can only determine this to be the truth through observation. Of the dozen or more desserts at the buffet, there was only one empty pie dish among them - the one that held Sweet Lucille’s Banana Cream Pie.
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Having a birthday this time of year is always over shadowed by the holidays. Need to make that special day stand out? - Sweet Lucille’s Custom Cakes to the rescue!
Sweet Lucille’s has seating for 30 and serves coffees making it ideal to get together for dessert! They are open until 9 pm on Friday and Saturday. Stop in and try one of the dozens of goodies available! Here’s a tip for those who are intimidated by making a left into Sweet Lucille’s parking lot while traveling west on Main Street: Make left onto Brookside Drive and a right in back of La Famiglia to access side parking.
On Saturday, January 19th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm Sweet Lucille’s will be participating in the 5th annual St. Patrick School Restaurant Showcase located on Middle Country Road in Smithtown.
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