bang'n you

Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year of the Dragon!

#新年快樂 #恭喜發財

Dear bang’n you Family –

Happy New Year! I hope that you had a joyous & restful holiday season, and you were able to spend it with friends and family.

A new year leads to new beginnings, and that’s no different for us here! The last half year of 2023 brought about a few, but significant, changes for us, including the quest for establishing a new kitchen and, on a more personal level, the start of a new career in a completely new field. The latter has been equally thrilling, challenging, and is an incredible growing experience. Likewise, there have been challenges with finding a new kitchen and, while we were close, the combination of the bakery setup and the new, full-time career weighed heavily mentally and emotionally.

After a lot of reflection, especially in the past two months, I have decided to pause our operations as an online bakery for at least through 2024. It’s an opportunity for us as a business to figure out what we can pivot to next as a food business (we already have a few ideas that we’re working on) and we hope to continue bringing you our food creations, in one form or another.

What started out as a passion project could not have gotten this far without your support over these past two years. We never expected to be a vendor at one of the larger farmers’ markets in the area nor be one of the featured guests at the DC Chinese American Museum only 1 year into business! I’m so grateful to have met many of you in person and to have brought delight in your lives and the lives of your loved ones through our creations. Thank you so much for your encouragement all this time.

So, this is definitely NOT a farewell – instead, it is a “see you soon” and I’m excited for you to find out what we do next! If you have ideas, thoughts for our next steps, or even to just say hi any time, please never hesitate to reach out!

Ta Ta For Now,
Jon

Hi Friends!

I hope you’ve had a great summer and, while hot, you were able to stay cool and relax.

Quick update on our part: We are REALLY close to securing a kitchen and are close to getting the necessary paperwork signed and submitted to the local health department. We are THRILLED to be working with our new facility partner, and we couldn’t have done it without HomeCook, a DC-based start-up that provides assistance and connections to help home-based chefs grow and expand, for helping us find our new commissary and to Homemade in DC for connecting us. We wouldn’t be able to get this far without their help and are truly grateful.

That said, our timing for Mid-Autumn Festival won’t work out this holiday given the necessary things that we still need to get through for full licensing. Our revised plan is to stage and acclimate ourselves to the new kitchen in preparation for November and December. All the flavors that we had reworked and improved on may be available during Nov & Dec – Would you be interested (leave a comment below!)?

We’re sad that we won’t be able to be a part of your Mid-Autumn celebration this year, but look forward to being a part of your dessert and snacking in the coming months! Please keep an eye out to our website and Instagram page for continued updates.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

is a challenge with a meaningful purpose. Mom insisted in cooking from scratch for her 1st-generation Cantonese American children, while working full-time. Following her footsteps, challenges me to bring a level of personal touch & detail to flavor. Commercially made mooncakes are cloying, contain fillers, & added preservatives. They’re seen as the “fruitcake” of Chinese pastries: presented & prized for their ornate packaging during holidays, but rarely eaten to be relished. We want to transform the image of mooncakes (our flagship product) into a treasured dessert to be enjoyed year-round.

My team & I are self-taught: we ideate, research, test, & iterate our recipes constantly to get consistent outcomes. We proudly represent our culture & identity by creating tasty, novel, high-quality mooncakes & other culturally Chinese & SE Asian pastries that are “just sweet enough” & savored. Our bakery satisfies an unmet need for increasingly sophisticated palates in the DC Metro Area & beyond.

This mooncake presentation is a summer twist & pays tribute to my family with its flavor combination – grandma’s fondness of jasmine tea; my parents’ & partner’s love of SE Asian spice, coconut, peanuts, & toasted rice; & for me, black sesame: a rice pudding that I craved (& still love) as a child.

Plated for the – Black Sesame & Amaterasu mooncakes coupled with chilled jasmine genmaicha & pair of Chinese haw coulis & salted coconut gelées. The mooncakes are nutty & tender, with Black Sesame having notes of dark cacao & coffee from the toasted seeds. The Amaterasu crust is infused with housemade Sichuan chili oil & scented with fragrant, Chinese warm spices. Tiny mala chili flakes pepper the crust, slowly building heat lingering on the lips & placated by the sweetness of the sticky peanut filling. The dish is paired with a red haw coulis gelée that is satisfyingly tart, while the salted coconut gelée is salty-sweet, smooth, & fragrant – both contrast the richness of the mooncakes. The chilled cup of tea cleanses the palate with a nutty, pleasingly vegetal, & floral essence.

Hi Friends!

Happy July – we hope your summer is off to a great start!

Our original plan this month was to introduce some new, summer flavors and products. But our plans were hijacked and we are in the process of looking for a new kitchen facility to use. It’s always daunting facing big setbacks, and likewise as difficult to be admitting it and telling others about it!

Right now, our top priority is to focus on finding a new rental kitchen partner and to re-register with the health department. We hope to be set up at the new location, in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

While we’re optimistic, this is a substantial hurdle that we’re trying to overcome in time for September. If you have any tips or network leads that might help us to find and establish our new kitchen, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

We will keep you updated as we make progress – Thank you for your patience and for your continued support!

Last Call before we close our order form at noon tomorrow! We’re donating to the this month to support their work in preventing su***de among youth! Support us and them!

If you missed it, this month we’re making:
* Snowflake QQ Crisps (雪QQ餅) are a Taiwanese milk nougat candy! It's QQ (chewy/bouncy), milky flavored, balanced with crispy, buttery biscuits and bright, acidic fruit that's perforated in the nougat. This is NOT a vegetarian nor vegan treat, since it contains gelatin. This is a candy so it's a bit sweeter than what we usually make!

* Taro Sweetheart Cakes (芋頭老婆餅) are one of the most traditional flavors for this pastry. The soft flaky dough envelopes the taro paste, which we've put a SE Asian/HK twist on by adding coconut! Slightly sweet, and the perfect textural and flavor balance. We’ve added some natural food dyes for !

Our order form is closing tomorrow at 12pm EST! We offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. Fulfillment will take place during the second half of the week of Jun 12. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com and our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site ( )!

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We’re donating to the this month to support their work in preventing su***de among youth! Come support us and them!

A bit about us if you’re new here – we’re an , bakery based on the Maryland side of the DMV! Everything we make has a and we specialize in , , … snacks and pastries meant to be shared with friends and family, which is where our name comes from in ! We make as much of our stuff in-house as possible.

This month, we’re bringing you and ! In honor of , we’re adding some color to our delicious products – all the food coloring that we use is naturally derived from fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We make all of our food with no added preservatives and our packaging is recyclable or compostable.

Our order form is open until Jun 10 at 12pm EST! We offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. Fulfillment will take place during the second half of the week of Jun 12. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com and our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site ( )!

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This month, we’re donating to the this month to support their work in preventing su***de in youth! Support us and them!

We’re trying some new stuff this month! Snowflake QQ Crisps ( ) are a Taiwanese milk nougat candy! It's (chewy/bouncy), milky flavored, balanced with crispy, buttery biscuits and bright, acidic fruit that's perforated in the nougat. This is NOT a vegetarian or vegan treat, since it contains gelatin. This is a candy so it's a bit sweeter than what we usually make!

Taro Sweetheart Cakes ( #芋頭老婆餅) are one of the most traditional flavors for this pastry. The soft flaky dough envelopes the taro paste, which we've put a SE Asian/HK twist on by adding coconut! Slightly sweet, and the perfect textural and flavor balance. We’ve added some natural food dyes for !

If you’re feeling adventurous this month, order and try some of our treats! Our order form is open until Jun 10 at 12pm EST! We offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. Fulfillment will take place during the second half of the week of Jun 12. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com and our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site ( )!

#餅友 #老婆餅 #自摸 #人情味

We’re donating to the this month to support their work in preventing su***de in youth! Come support us and them!

We chose , which are based on one of the most traditional flavors of sweetheart cakes that we grew up eating! The crust is soft and flaky, and it envelops our semi-traditional taro paste. We add coconut to give it a lighter texture and flavor, which is more akin to taro sago desserts in Hong Kong and SE Asia. It makes for a great snack with your choice of summer time beverage!

Give it a try! Our order form is open until Jun 10 at 12pm EST! We offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. Fulfillment will take place during the second half of the week of Jun 12. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com and our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site ( )!

#餅友 #老婆餅 #自摸 #人情味

We’re donating to the this month to support their work in preventing su***de in youth! Come support us and them!

This is the first time that we’re making these and they are really, really good. While not vegan nor vegetarian (contains ), these are delicious and full of contrasts in your mouth: its texture is chewy and bouncy with crispy, housemade buttery crackers. There are pieces of fruit with bright acidic notes that cut through the rich, milky flavor of the nougat.

Give it a try! Our order form is open until Jun 10 at 12pm EST! We offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. Fulfillment will take place during the second half of the week of Jun 12. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com and our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site ( )!

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Happy Pride! This month, a portion of our profits will be donated to , to further their work in preventing su***de amongst LGBTQ+ youth. We hope that you'll join us in this effort!

Our menu this month will include 2 new items for us - Snowflake QQ Crisps and Taro Sweetheart Cakes!

* Snowflake QQ Crisps (雪QQ餅) are a Taiwanese milk nougat candy! It's QQ (chewy/bouncy), milky flavored, balanced with crispy, buttery biscuits and bright, acidic fruit that's perforated in the nougat. This is NOT a vegetarian or vegan treat, since it contains gelatin. This is a candy, so it's a bit sweeter than what we usually make!

* Taro Sweetheart Cakes (芋頭老婆餅) are one of the most traditional flavors for this pastry. The soft flaky dough envelopes the taro paste, which we've put a SE Asian/HK twist on by adding coconut! Slightly sweet, and the perfect textural and flavor balance.

Ordering for June opens on Jun 1 at noon EST and we offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. Fulfillment will take place during the second half of the week of Jun 12. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com and our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site ( )!

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Don't forget, tomorrow is the start of Pride Month! We're opening our order form tomorrow, Jun 01 at Noon EST! More details to come on our menu and we'll be donating a portion of profits to the Trevor Project to support LGBTQ+ youth!

Less than 24 hours to grab a set of mooncakes and fruit and nut crisps!

If you’re a lover, this month’s menu is perfect for you – matcha and are the flavors of the month, paired with pistachios, toasted rice and fruits and nuts.

Don’t forget, we offer pickup, shipping, and delivery options! Orders will be fulfilled by the weekend of May 12th! Find our order form through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site!


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Mother’s Day is coming up! Gift the moms in your life something that they would want to get for themselves, like our shareable pistachio matcha mooncakes and our genmaicha fruit and nut crisps!

All of our pastries are meant to be shared by design and are perfect for the foodie mom in your life. How often can you describe your snacking pastries as nutty, floral, and pleasantly grassy, or made “not too sweet” and without any preservatives?

We offer pickup, shipping, and delivery options! Orders will be fulfilled on the weekend of May 12th – just in time for Mother’s Day on May 14th! Find our order form through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site!

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I would’ve never thought about putting pistachios and matcha together, and luckily our sous chef had thought of this!

The unique taste of a pistachio is really unlike any other nut: it’s got earthy and woody tones to it, and slightly sweet. Paired with matcha’s pleasantly grassy flavor, this mooncake’s flavors complement each other. The filling is sweet and offset by the green tea powder’s pleasantly bitter tones, building in a complex flavor profile.

We offer pickup, shipping, and delivery options! Orders will be fulfilled by the weekend of May 12th! Find our order form through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site!


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Our fruit and nut crisp is one of newest items!

Peppered with toasted rice, jasmine green tea, toasted nuts, seeds, and fruit, the crisp is nutty and just sweet enough to contrast any well-stocked charcuterie board with friends and family… or sneak in that quick cheese and cracker snack in the middle of the day.

We offer pickup, shipping, and delivery options! Orders will be fulfilled by the weekend of May 12th! Find our order form through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site!


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This month, in honor of Mother’s Day and AAPIHM, our menu pays tribute to my Popo (my maternal grandmother) and her fondness of jasmine green tea.

She began raising her nine (!) children when she fled with them from the Communist Party. They got lost at sea during their escape and were brought to Malaysia’s refugee camps before becoming naturalized US citizens. Growing up, there was a language barrier between us, but I came to learn that our Mom’s strength was learned from Popo – they did what was necessary to ensure that her family got what they needed to thrive. I’m so grateful for their love, resilience, and grit and will always remember Popo as incredibly warm and welcoming.

Our May menu is a matcha pistachio mooncake and a toasty and fragrant jasmine green tea genmaicha fruit and nut crisp. These are the perfect snacks and desserts to pair with wine and cheese, or a cup of tea!

We offer pickup, shipping, and delivery options! Orders will be fulfilled by the weekend of May 12th! Find our order form through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site!


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We're back for May to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and Mother's Day (and, the release of Tears of the Kingdom if you're a fellow video game nerd)!

This Mother’s Day and AAPIHM, our menu honors Popo and her fondness of green tea and jasmine green tea, in particular. Our mooncake of the month is a pistachio matcha mooncake – a delicately paired set of flavors that complement each other. The toasted pistachio paste is aromatic and sweet; matcha gives the mooncake a light green tint and a pleasantly grassy flavor. Married together, these flavors accentuate the vegetal notes of the nutty pistachio.

Our second item offered is a genmaicha crisp. Flavored with jasmine green tea and toasted rice kernels, it imparts warm rice notes to the green tea flavor. This crisp will have nuts and dried fruit, and is a perfect accompaniment for your spring picnicking, winery visits with charcuterie boards, and the cuppa tea.

Ordering for May opens on Apr 27 at Noon and we offer shipping and delivery, in addition to picking up in North Bethesda. You can find more information at our website at http://bangnyou.com, our order page at http://bangnyou.square.site, and at the

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This past week was spent playing the edition of !

Not actually - just a lot of running around and networking (in a nutshell - ) all week & getting ready for our next ordering period on April 27 for the month of May!

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Like the cherry blossoms that come and go each spring, our order form will close tomorrow!

this month we’re offering a kinako-adzuki mooncake: it’s got a velvety, sweet red bean filling, and a fragrantly nutty crust – an homage to Japanese & Korean desserts! We are also bringing back our pineapple-centric cakes – fresh, buttery, and tart – everything to appeal to all the tastebuds.

Last chance to order a set of each by tomorrow, Sat. April 08 at Noon EST through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site! Don’t forget, we also ship and deliver!

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I ran out of descriptors to describe our kinako-adzuki mooncakes so I turned to our friends to help write a :

Red bean mooncakes
Sweet and sticky, a taste of home
A perfect gift

Unlike our , you can enjoy our mooncakes and Taiwanese pineapple cakes by ordering a box by Saturday, April 08! It’s the perfect accompaniment to thoughts on – check out the and at http://bangnyou.square.site! Don’t forget, we also ship and deliver!

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There once was a tart from Taiwan,
Made of pineapple and jam.
It was flaky and sweet,
And a rare treat,
That everyone could understand!

Treat yourself to a box by Saturday, April 08! It’s the perfect accompaniment to any spring picnic – check out the and at http://bangnyou.square.site! Don’t forget, we also ship and deliver!

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What can be said about our #鳳梨酥 or ?

It’s got a caramelized pineapple filling made in-house, for starters! It’s and ! It’s with or substitutes for the pineapple! And, the crust – it’s , , and slightly – the perfect contrast to the pineapple filling, and a perfect treat!

Order a box by Saturday, April 08, when our order form closes! You can order for yourself and for friends, family, coworkers that you like through the and at http://bangnyou.square.site! Don’t forget, we also ship and deliver!

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Happy Spring! In case you forgot, we're opening our order form on Thurs, Mar 30 at noon EST! Stay tuned to see what we're bringing next!

We're taking a baking break for March! We'll be back on March 30 to open our upcoming order form for April! Check our website/ for a calendar reminder for our next order form!

Last chance to get and try our and before our order form closes on Saturday, Feb 06, at 6p EST! one order will have both mooncakes and sweetheart cakes for you to try!

Experience the different of a mooncake, contrasted with the of a sweetheart cake, both enveloped around a fragrant almond paste

Do you prefer a or ? Why not experience both and tell us?

When you order our pastries this month, you’ll get to try both our and ! Both have an almond paste – fragrant with a creamy , punctuated with almond pieces.

Our combo box is perfect for celebrating the end of the , or sharing with a loved one or treating yourself to some self-love come the 14th!

Our order form is live until Sat, Feb 04 at 6p EST and can be found at: http://bangnyou.square.site!

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