Thursday, June 2, 2011

Today's Local Love: Jodee's Desserts (Guilt-free divinity in Green Lake)

When it comes to eating organic desserts there are usually two categories such fare falls into: granola-crunchy stuff devoid of true ecstasy and a whole lot of bland fiber and pastries that you can't believe are actually good for you. Friends Jodee and Butch Campo have created a stellar example of the later. Jodee's Desserts, whose namesake is responsible for the creation of the shops pies and other sweets, gives you eye candy, mouth joy and a contented (though not stuffed) belly experience full of flavor and silky texture.

With organic, gluten and dairy-free ingredients playing the leading notes you might wonder if you're really going to be satified? After all, can one actually enjoy a luscious slice of Banana Cream Pie devoid of whipped cream and butter? This former pastry chef says emphatically, "Yes!". Though they do have delicious smoothies, coffee, and other sweets the pies really steal the show here.

Be warned though, if you take a whole pie home expect that plates will be licked, lies may be told and uneven portions may be sliced. You may do battle with your spouse/roommate/boyfriend/friends/the dog..because chances are the last piece will be fought over, secretly hidden in the cold, dark recesses of the freezer and generally coveted. Their tag line is "All of the flavor and none of the guilt" and though you may feel guilty for taking more than you're fare share, that will quickly pass as you polish off the last crumb of nut crust from your fork....yes, it's really that good.


7214 Woodlawn Ave. NE 
Seattle, Wa 98115
Tel: (206) 525-2900
Mon-Sun 11am-8pm

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