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Manayunk Woman Teams Up with Friend for Baking Business
Manayunk's Sandra Hartman teamed up with her college friend Trish Fulvio to form "Trish's Treats."
Written by Courtney Elko
Sandra Hartman of Manayunk has been travelling around the Philadelphia area going from Farmers Market to Farmers Market with her baking buddy Trish Fulvio of Ardmore
Patch Editor Courtney Elko caught up with the pair at the PRC Newtown Square Farmers' Market.
Name: Sandra Hartman, of Manayunk and Trish Fulvio, of Ardmore
Business: Trish's Treats
Business Location: The women bake out of Springfield but mostly fill orders online.
How did you get started:
Fulvio started baking when she was just 11 years old and although she took a different career path, she always came back to baking. She made it official and asked Hartman, who she met in college, to join in the baking adventure. Hartman, who has a career as a stage actress and singer, also has a passion for desserts and couldn't resist the idea.
How long have you been selling at the farmers market:
This is our first year at PRC.
What's in Season:
The pies are seasonal and currently peach, blueberry and apple are in season. But our gourmet, homemade cookies are year around.
Most Popular Item:
The artisan cookies, they are homemade and we use all-natural ingredients.
Why Bring Your Goods to the Farmers Market:
It's a good place to showcase and promote our online business.
Best Part of Farmers Market:
All of the vendors are really nice. There's a great selection of items.
Shameless Plug:
We're also at the Media Farmers' Market on Thursdays. Order Trish's delicious treats online here.
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