Our Story
Our beginnings
In 2001, Gwen Borders opened a tiny boutique patisserie and chocolaterie in Michigan named Trifles. It was a grand experiment in the middle of nowhere that grew into a destination for people seeking custom designed wedding cakes and fine European chocolates. Even theKnot magazine came out from their NYC headquarters to videotape a feature on Trifles. It was an honor to be recognized by the industry. Trifles is the proud recipient of many awards as well as magazine & news media credits. theKnot, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Oakland Press, The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press, Hour Magazine, Metro Detroit Bride & The Hamptons Wedding magazine have all featured Trifles in their publications.
Moving On
We peaced out of White Lake in 2012 to move to a larger location in West Bloomfield. We continued to serve customers in the artisan cake and chocolate business while expanding our pastry, coffee and gourmet specialty products. (Pictured LtoR: son Noah, daughter Veronica, who are much older now.)
Pizza4Dessert is born
In 2013, Gwen saw a creative and culinary need for a dessert other than cupcakes or donuts. Pizza4Dessert(tm) was born. Some would call it a flan, galette or kringle, but it really does look and function like pizza. You can eat it with your hands. You can eat it warm, cold or at room temperature. Pastry Pizza is great at any gathering.
2018 Retirement & 2023 Return to the Marketplace
Fast forward 5 years in a post pandemic world. We decided to share our favorite recipes with the good people at Oakland County Farmers Market. We met up with so many of our former customers who loved us, that we decided to come out of retirement to keep them happy with our creations.
Find us today
Today we operate out of a shared commercial kitchen in Southfield, Michigan. If you are interested in selling Pastry Pizzas by Trifles at your market or catering facility, contact Gwen at (947) 257-7911