Valerie Confections

"Valerie Gordon’s everyday sweets are highly coveted, but her special occasion pies take it to the next level. Always check in to see what’s in the oven because her baking inspiration is seasonal or depends on Gordon’s mood. She’s currently baking crusty circular treats filled with Pink Lady apples and rhubarb, and blueberry lemon curd hand pies. If visiting during the early hours, try one of the breakfast hand pies with scrambled eggs, ham, and melted Swiss cheese." - Mona Holmes

"A confectionery in Glendale commencing tea service with garden seatings, offering an assortment of teas and confections." - Mona Holmes

"Pastry chef Clarice Lam will be collaborating with chocolatier Valerie Gordon to celebrate her debut cookbook, Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond, on November 12. Held at Valerie Confections in Glendale, the event will include curated pastry boxes with ube chiffon rolls, mango sticky rice cake, and Ferrero Rocher bomboloncini. Tickets are available through Valerie Confections." - Rebecca Roland

"The Glendale manufactory for Valerie Confections hosts afternoon tea service every Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The $75 menu includes tea, along with creme fraiche scones served with salted butter, blood orange curd, and marmalade; salmon tartines, curried chicken finger sandwiches, and deviled tea eggs; and sweets like petit fours and cookies." - Cathy Chaplin

"The Glendale manufactory for Valerie Confections hosts afternoon tea service every Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The $75 menu includes fresh-baked scones and cream, finger sandwiches, chocolates, petits fours, and tea. Check the website for the latest dates." - Cathy Chaplin